{"id":6480,"date":"2018-11-23T20:34:25","date_gmt":"2018-11-24T02:34:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/visitpatzcuaro.com\/item\/mercado\/"},"modified":"2025-12-22T16:54:27","modified_gmt":"2025-12-22T22:54:27","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\" class=\"translation-block\">Inaugurated 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 Inaugurado en abril de 2025, el nuevo Mercado Municipal Vasco de Quiroga no es solo un centro de abasto: es una [&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}]}}