'''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