A tour of the best of the lakeside of
Páptzcuro Lake. Your tour will
begin a venture close to Michoacan's largest
Lake. The first stop will be Tzintzuntzan,
old capital of the Purépecha Empire
famous by the archaeological area, built
on a platform with five circular pyramids
well-known as Yácatas. The sights
to visit will be: 1) old monastery of
St. Francis of the XVI century built by
Fray Juan de San Miguel; its atrium has
olive trees that were planted by Don Vasco
de Quiroga. 2) Church of our Lady of La
Salud , where is the enigmatic image of
Christ called “Cristo del Santo
Entierro” a five century antiquity,
it was elaborated with a prehispanic technique
of corn's cane paste.
Second stop will be Pátzcuaro,
one of the most beautiful typical towns
in Latin America with wonder buildings
and monumental Temples of the XVI, XVII
and XVIII century; home of the bishopric
of Don Vasco de Quiroga. The attractions
to visit will be: 1) basilica of Our Lady
of La Salud. 2) The "Sagrario"
(Sanctuary), 3) Temple and College of
the Company of Jesus. 4) House of the
Eleven Patios, 5) Vasco de Quiroga Square.
Free food options to choose.
Final stop will be Erongarícuaro,
visiting the Franciscan Church and Convent
of the XVI century, decorated with original
paintings of that period of time, You
will return to the hotel.