Patzcuaro a colonial jewel whose architecture has remained largely unchanged over the years, here you will have the feeling of traveling centuries back in time.
   Numerous sites are available to explore such as: the Basílica of our Lady of La Salud, the church of La Compañía, the Jesuits ex-College, the House of the Eleven Patios, the Regional Museum of Popular Arts and the former monastery of San Agustín today the Public Library.
   There is also the extraordinary Don Vasco Square surrounded by 16th century mansions and ash trees, in the center there is a fountain with a large figure of beloved Vasco de Quiroga. This square is considerate one of the most beautiful of the country.
   The 16th century capital of Michoacán set at 7,250 feet is about 1 1/2 miles from the world famous Lake Pátzcuaro known not just for its beauty, but also for the fisherman and their "butterfly" nets. The lake is surrounded by little indian villages full of traditions and folklore. There are also important archeological zones of the Purepéchan Empire such as: Tzintzuntzan and Ihuatzio.
   Pátzcuaro and its region is also a paradise for handcrafts shoppers, there you will find a huge variety of handcrafts, including lacquer work, wood carving, pottery and ceramic dishes, tablecloths and clothing, jewelry and copper work.