Patzcuaro

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A historic building with a red-tiled roof, a bell tower, and a dome.
An aerial view of a circular park with a central fountain, surrounded by pathways and greenery.
A coastal town with a prominent statue on a hill, houses along the waterfront, and a body of water reflecting the buildings.
A cobblestone street, historic buildings, and a church with a bell tower.
A cityscape at dusk with a prominent tower, a river, and surrounding hills.

Where to stay in Patzcuaro

Find the best Patzcuaro areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
A courtyard with tiled flooring, wooden furniture, and potted plants.
Photo by Juan Pablo Pantoja
Open Photo by Juan Pablo Pantoja

Patzcuaro Centro

If you're spending some time in Patzcuaro Centro, Gertrudis Bocanegra Square and Plaza Vasco de Quiroga are top sights worth seeing.

Colimillas

Though Colimillas might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Plaza Vasco de Quiroga and Nuestra Senora de la Salud Basilica.

La Querenda

Though La Querenda might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Gertrudis Bocanegra Square and Nuestra Senora de la Salud Basilica.

A hillside town with a prominent statue on top, surrounded by water and boats.

Del Cristo

While Del Cristo isn't home to many top sights, Nuestra Senora de la Salud Basilica and Gertrudis Bocanegra Square are some notable places to visit nearby.

Stay near popular Patzcuaro attractions

A mountainous landscape with a valley, a river, and distant mountains.
Photo by Isa
Open Photo by Isa

Plaza Vasco de Quiroga

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Explore the great outdoors at Plaza Vasco de Quiroga, a lovely green space in Patzcuaro. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the churches while you're in the area.
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Things to do

Route Don Vasco I - Traditional Patzcuaro from Morelia

Route Don Vasco I - Traditional Patzcuaro from Morelia

P4,799
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Route Don Vasco I - Traditional Patzcuaro from Morelia
3-Day Private Guided Tour of Monarch Butterflies in Michoacan

3-Day Private Guided Tour of Monarch Butterflies in Michoacan

P38,878
per adult
3-Day Private Guided Tour of Monarch Butterflies in Michoacan
Tzintzuntzan

Michoacan Archaeology Tour: Tingambato, Ihuatzio & Tzintzuntzan

P12,363
per adult
Michoacan Archaeology Tour: Tingambato, Ihuatzio & Tzintzuntzan
Santa clara magic from Morelia

Santa clara magic from Morelia

P7,199
per adult
Santa clara magic from Morelia
Monarch Butterflies Experience

Monarch Butterflies Experience

P38,878
per adult
Monarch Butterflies Experience
Multi Day Tequila Tour

Multi Day Tequila Tour

P36,448
per adult
Multi Day Tequila Tour
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A historic cathedral with twin towers and a dome, surrounded by a well-maintained garden and a busy street.

Morelia

A harbor with several boats docked along the shore, surrounded by a hillside with buildings and a mountain in the background.

Janitzio Island