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'Monarchs of Michoacan' Day 4: Patzcuaro
February 11, 2011
Sarada Krishnan
Patzcuaro was an important ceremonial center of the indigenous Purepechas people during the pre-Hispanic period. We stay in the heart of this beautiful town close to the two main plaza squares. In the
Mexican Journal: Day 4 – Patzcuaro
February 11, 2010
Sarada Krishnan
After viewing the Monarch butterflies at Sierra Chincua, our next stop is the town of Patzcuaro. Located 53 km southwest of Morelia, Patzcuaro was an important ceremonial center of the native