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What to do and see in Central Mexico and Gulf Coast, Central Mexico and Gulf Coast: The Best Islands

Discover the best top things to do in Central Mexico and Gulf Coast, Central Mexico and Gulf Coast including Isla Lobos, Lake Patzcuaro, Cancuncito Reserva Arrecifal, Isla Janitzio, La Isala Tzibanza.

Top 10 Things to do in Patzcuaro, Mexico

Pátzcuaro ( ˈpatskwaɾo (help·info)) is a large town and municipality located in the state of Michoacán. The town was founded sometime in the 1320s, at first becoming the capital of the Tarascan state and later its ceremonial center. After the Spanish took over, Vasco de Quiroga worked to make Pátzcuaro the capital of the New Spain province of Michoacán, but after his death, the capital would be moved to nearby Valladolid (today Morelia). Pátzcuaro has retained its colonial and indigenous character since then, and has been named both a "Pueblo Mágico" and one of the 100 Historic World Treasure Cities by the United Nations. Pátzcuaro and the lake region it belongs to is well known as a site for Day of the Dead celebrations.