'''Lake Patzcuaro''' is a popular vacation region in the municipality of Patzcuaro, Michoacan, Mexico. The closest large cities are Morelia, Michoacan and Uruapan, Michoacan.

Islands

  • Janitzio, are located in Lake Patzcuaro.
  • Jaracuaro - Former island which now has a road out to it as the level of the lake has gone down. Do not drive into town! Narrow streets!
  • Uranden - Small island. Possible camping?
  • Pacanda - The largest flattest island. The small lake on the island it the navel of the world. Cabanas for rent.
  • Yunuen - Small Island
  • Tecuena - island with few people on i
  • Major towns

  • Patzcuaro - Situated on the southeastern shore of Lake Patzcuaro. Tourists crowd in for Semana Santa, Day of the Dead.
  • Erongaricuaro - Historic Purepecha site and now relaxed artist's town.
  • Quiroga - Thriving market town with crafts of varying qualities and busloads of Mexican tourists to buy them.
  • Tzintsuntzan - Market town. Ruins nearby. Day of the dead Festival.
  • Minor towns

  • Tocuaro - woodworking and maskmaking
  • Opongio - Mezcal Distilery
  • Puacuaro
  • Arocutin -
  • Ihuatzio - Ancient temple ruins called Yacatas.
  • Santa Fe La Laguna - Crafts
  • Cucuchuchu - Take a side trip to an old forest and spot for a picnic. Also list the hotel.
  • Uricho -
  • Napizaro -
  • Santa Fe La Laguna
  • Other destinations

  • Zirahuen - A beautiful Blue Lake.
  • Santa Clara De Cobre - Copper shopping
  • Las Cuevas - Some ex-pats living there.
  • Cuanajo - Cheap pine furniture.
  • Understand

    A few of the towns around the lake, notably Patzcuaro and Eronga, have attracted ex-patriots from the United States, South America and Europe.

    The natives believe that the lake is the place where the barrier between life and death is the thinnest.

    Talk

    Get in

    By plane

    Fly to Morelia airport, about an hours bus Patzcuaro.

    By car

    Driving around the lake (2005), in a circular path along the shore is not possible due to the road not being completed.

    By bus or shuttle

    Get around

    Traffic in this area during the Day of the Dead period would be considered very heavy. There is a Municipal dock in Patzcuaro with boats to Janitzio. If parking in the Municipal parking lot during this period, expect your car to be blocked in 24 hours or more. Parking is almost non-existant. Tour buses may be a better way in and out during this period. Still, worth the visit.

    See

    Do

  • '''Hiking'''
  • '''Boat trips''' to the islands. Three docks in lower Patzcuaro.
  • Buy

    Patzcuaro, Quiroga Art in Eronga?

    Eat

    Street food is generally safe. Quiroga is especially known for its carnitas.

    Vegetarians can do well in the markets.

    Avocados and maderines are about 10 pesos for a kilo!

    Drink

    There isn't much nightlife in this region.

    In many small towns men drink on the plaza or spend time at home with family. Weddings and family social events comprise most nightlife.

    Stay safe

    Very safe region.

    Get out