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Top 10 cultural & heritage things to do in Morelia

Heritage walks, museum days, temple complexes, and the kind of guides who explain why a place matters rather than reciting dates. The cultural side of Morelia, paced for actual seeing.

  1. Nocturnal Morelia - Legends, Morelia1

    1. Nocturnal Morelia - Legends

    You will know the legends that make our city of Morelia an encounter between history and our modernity; lighting of our buildings and their beautiful visual finishes. We will take you to the places where the history with legends such as The Hand in the Grate, Gold Coins; related by our characterized guides, Morelia is not the same during the day as at night. Appointment in Guayangareo Tram.

  2. Magical Santa Clara leaving from Morelia, Morelia2

    2. Magical Santa Clara leaving from Morelia

    We will leave the city of Morelia to visit 3 unmissable towns in Michoacán in which we will first depart for Tiripetio; We will visit the temple and old Augustinian convent of the 16th century, house of culture and history of Tiripetio. We depart to the next town Tupátaro to visit the chapel of Santiago Apostol from the 16th century with its coffered ceiling, hand painted by indigenous people and a gold-plated altarpiece. Continuing with the tour we will go to Santa Clara del Cobre, a recognized magical town, we will visit the Copper Museum and a workshop where they can live the experience of participating in the copper hammering technique * while having time to shop. We will depart from Santa Clara del Cobre towards the lake of Zirahuén known as the mirror of the Gods, with its crystalline waters surrounded by a pine and oak forest. Ideal to relax! They can take a boat ride (not included in the price) as well as stroll along the pier and take spectacular images of this beautiful lake.

  3. Don Vasco I Route - Traditional Patzcuaro from Morelia, Morelia3

    3. Don Vasco I Route - Traditional Patzcuaro from Morelia

    We will leave from Morelia so that they can get to know one of the most emblematic magical towns of the Michoacan lands, Pátzcuaro which when starting the tour we will visit Quiroga, an ideal town where you can make handicraft purchases to visit later Tzintzuntzan, the former capital of the Purépecha empire. Visit to the Franciscan temple, atrium of olive trees and an open chapel. We will visit Janitzio by boat, and in Janitzio, at its highest part, we will be able to visit the statue dedicated to the great national hero Don José María Morelos y Pavón, in which time will be given to visit commercial and gastronomy venues. Returning we will move to Pátzcuaro, where they will be given time for food (not included), then we will visit the city of Pátzcuaro where we will see the Basilica of Our Lady of Health, the Museum of Popular Arts and Industries, the Former College of the Society of Jesus, the Temple of the Tabernacle, the House of the Eleven Patios, among other attractions of Pátzcuaro.

  1. Pátzcuaro Tour From Morelia, Morelia4

    4. Pátzcuaro Tour From Morelia

    5.0· 43 reviews· 8 hours

    Live a traditional tour in a unique way. History, traditions, handcrafts and regional food. Certified tour guide, all entrance fees, lunch box and traditional lunch meal.

  2. Patzcuaro, Santa Clara del Cobre -Copper Town- & Tzintzuntzan, Morelia5

    5. Patzcuaro, Santa Clara del Cobre -Copper Town- & Tzintzuntzan

    5.0· 29 reviews· 8 hours

    Live a traditional tour in a unique way. History, traditions, handcrafts and regional food. Certified tour guide, all entrance fees, lunch box and traditional lunch meal.

  3. Tour: Getting to know Morelia with friends, Morelia6

    6. Tour: Getting to know Morelia with friends

    5.0· 24 reviews

    It is a tour of the center of Morelia, in which we walk through its streets knowing and discovering its history in a pleasant way and among friends. They have all the confidence to ask and ask for help. Morelia is a city founded by Spaniards in the year of 1541 so the curiosities and anecdotes of great characters for the history of Mexico are present. It is a walking tour of the most important points so it is more accessible to carefully observe each place.

  4. Morelia City Tour, Morelia7

    7. Morelia City Tour

    5.0· 14 reviews· 2 hours

    Admire the pink stone buildings with a combination of Madrid-Rome in architecture. As you discover the good state of conservation of buildings, learn about the art, education & history of this colonial city, established by the Spanish in 1541. Murals painted in 1962 by a local artist can be found inside buildings to know more about #Mexican past history. Every October, the Morelia Film Festival welcomes #Hollywood people & film directors to the competition and premieres! Yes, it's possible to customize the tour, text me! Note: If you are a larger group, don't hesitate to contact me to set up pricing, start times, or any request you may have. Thanks

  5. Uruapan Tour, Morelia8

    8. Uruapan Tour

    5.0· 8 reviews

    Visit Uruapan's National Park and be amazed by the crystal clear water of Cupatitzio River and enjoy an enviroment full of nature and legends. Additionaly, visit Tinganio archaeological site and discovery the amazing history of an ancient civilization.

  6. Morelia: A cafe between convents, Morelia9

    9. Morelia: A cafe between convents

    5.0· 4 reviews

    Our history cannot be left alone between walls and streets, so it is important to enter them and enjoy the anecdotes and curiosities of the founding of this city until today, we will do it with all the camaraderie of being among friends enjoying the beauty of This great city.

  7. Day of the Dead tour in Michoacan, Morelia10

    10. Day of the Dead tour in Michoacan

    5.0· 2 reviews

    The day of the dead has been declared World Heritage by UNESCO. In Michoacán you will live the greatest tradition of day of the dead in all of Mexico. Discover the Michoacan crafts in the different villages, know the customs of the families to receive the souls of their loved ones and live a unique tradition such as the Day of the Dead

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