Lake Pátzcuaro
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Lake Pátzcuaro is a famous lake located in the municipality of Pátzcuaro, Michoacán, Mexico. The natives believe that the lake is the place where the barrier between life and death is the thinnest.
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[edit] Islands of the Lake:
- Jaracuaro, are located in Lake Pátzcuaro.
- Uranden - Small island. Possible camping?
- Janitzio - Touristy Island
- 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 it.
[edit] Major Towns of the Lake:
- 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.
- Tzintzuntzan - Market town. Ruins nearby. Day of the dead Festival.
[edit] Minor towns of the Lake
- 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 -
[edit] Nearby Areas:
- Zirahuen - A beautiful Blue Lake.
- Santa Clara del Cobre - Copper shopping
- Las Cuevas - Some ex-pats living there.
- Cuanajo - Cheap pine furniture.
[edit] See also
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