{"id":6480,"date":"2018-11-23T20:34:25","date_gmt":"2018-11-24T02:34:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/visitpatzcuaro.com\/item\/mercado\/"},"modified":"2026-07-13T11:01:55","modified_gmt":"2026-07-13T17:01:55","slug":"mercado","status":"publish","type":"citadela-item","link":"https:\/\/villapatzcuaro.com\/visitpatzcuaro\/en\/item\/mercado\/","title":{"rendered":"Vasco de Quiroga Municipal Market"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-path-to-node=\"5\"><b>Modernity and Tradition: The new commercial heart of P\u00e1tzcuaro<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-path-to-node=\"6\">Since its inauguration in April 2025, the new Vasco de Quiroga Municipal Market is more than just a supply center: it's an architectural landmark that marks a new era for P\u00e1tzcuaro. With a historic state investment, this facility replaced the old market, offering a dignified, safe, and modern space, and becoming the largest market in Michoac\u00e1n.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-path-to-node=\"7\" class=\"translation-block\"><b>Contemporary Architecture with a Colonial Soul<\/b> The building combines modern design with the identity of the Magical Town.<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-path-to-node=\"8\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" class=\"translation-block\"><b>Structure:<\/b> Two large three-level buildings connected by four pedestrian bridges and a central plaza.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" class=\"translation-block\"><b>Design:<\/b> It incorporates quarry stone portals, tile roofs, and wood finishes, respecting the colonial surroundings. Its interior stands out for its natural lighting thanks to large domes and cross ventilation.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" class=\"translation-block\"><b>The Jewel:<\/b> Don't miss the <b>360\u00b0 Terrace<\/b> on the top level, offering unparalleled panoramic views of the city and lake.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-path-to-node=\"9\" class=\"translation-block\"><b>Market Days and Tradition<\/b> Although the market operates every day, the tradition of the open-air market remains alive:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-path-to-node=\"10\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" class=\"translation-block\"><b>Friday (The Big Day):<\/b> It is the most colorful and important day. Inhabitants of the mountains and the lake region come down to sell their products: from the five species of fish from the lake to cheeses, flowers, baskets, mats, and the famous volcanic stone molcajetes.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" class=\"translation-block\"><b>Thursday:<\/b> Traditionally dedicated to wholesale, with merchants from Tierra Caliente and the center of the country.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" class=\"translation-block\"><b>Other busy days:<\/b> Tuesdays and Sundays also see high activity.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-path-to-node=\"11\" class=\"translation-block\"><b>What to Buy and Try (Quick Guide)<\/b> With over 734 stores, you'll find everything here:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-path-to-node=\"12\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\"><b>Gastronomy:<\/b> In the prepared food area (3rd floor), try the <a href=\"https:\/\/experienciapatzcuaro.com\/enchiladas-placeras-el-sabor-inolvidable-de-patzcuaro-y-michoacan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>enchiladas placeras<\/b><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/experienciapatzcuaro.com\/las-corundas-el-sabor-de-la-tradicion\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">corundas<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/experienciapatzcuaro.com\/el-uchepo-tamal-michoacano-que-cautiva-paladares\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">uchepos<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/experienciapatzcuaro.com\/charales-de-patzcuaro-sabor-legendario-que-conquista-paladares\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">dried charales<\/a>. Serve with a <a href=\"https:\/\/experienciapatzcuaro.com\/patzcuaro-la-cuna-legendaria-de-la-nieve-de-pasta\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\"pasta\" icecream<\/a> or fresh seasonal water.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\" class=\"translation-block\"><b>Handicrafts:<\/b> Look for the lake products section: wooden trays, carved spoons, Pur\u00e9pecha basketry and textiles.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-path-to-node=\"13\" class=\"translation-block\"><b>Services and Amenities<\/b> This market is designed for everyone:<\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"14\">\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<p data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\" class=\"translation-block\"><b>Accessibility:<\/b> It has elevators, ramps and bathrooms adapted for people with disabilities.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<p data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\" class=\"translation-block\"><b>Families:<\/b> It has a <b>playroom<\/b> for children, breastfeeding rooms and a medical office.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\" class=\"translation-block\"><b>Parking:<\/b> It has its own underground parking for added convenience.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Modernidad y Tradici\u00f3n: El nuevo coraz\u00f3n comercial de P\u00e1tzcuaro Desde su inauguraci\u00f3n en abril de 2025, el nuevo Mercado Municipal Vasco de Quiroga se ha consolidado como el nuevo coraz\u00f3n comercial de P\u00e1tzcuaro, el nuevo Mercado Municipal Vasco de Quiroga no es solo un centro de abasto: es una obra arquitect\u00f3nica que marca una nueva [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":10318,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","template":"","citadela-item-category":[397],"citadela-item-location":[392],"class_list":["post-6480","citadela-item","type-citadela-item","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","citadela-item-category-plazas-y-mas","citadela-item-location-patzcuaro"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/villapatzcuaro.com\/visitpatzcuaro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/citadela-item\/6480","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/villapatzcuaro.com\/visitpatzcuaro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/citadela-item"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/villapatzcuaro.com\/visitpatzcuaro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/citadela-item"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/villapatzcuaro.com\/visitpatzcuaro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/villapatzcuaro.com\/visitpatzcuaro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6480"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/villapatzcuaro.com\/visitpatzcuaro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/citadela-item\/6480\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/villapatzcuaro.com\/visitpatzcuaro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/10318"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/villapatzcuaro.com\/visitpatzcuaro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6480"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"citadela-item-category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/villapatzcuaro.com\/visitpatzcuaro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/citadela-item-category?post=6480"},{"taxonomy":"citadela-item-location","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/villapatzcuaro.com\/visitpatzcuaro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/citadela-item-location?post=6480"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}