Uruapan, Michoacán
The Uruapan region offers a diversity of culture and natural beauty. It is made up of hundreds of acres of forest that during the centuries have been home to some of the most ancient Michoacan towns.
This region is characterized by its fertile land allowing different fruits and unique flowers to grow, diverse architectural structures from the 16th century, and the Tingambato pre-Columbian archeological zone. The essence of Mexico can be enjoyed in the streets through its festivals, music, dances, cuisine and costumes.
The city of Uruapan was named the "Avocado Capital of the World" in 1858 and was then also called "Uruapan of Progress". Nevertheless, the most accurate title is "the true cradle of maque" because of their production of trays, cups, masks and other objects decorated with this technique that goes back to pre-Columbian times.
Some of the main attractions in Uruapan are: the Huatápera, the "Antojitos" Market, the San Francisco Temple, the Plaza of the Martyrs, the Eduardo Ruiz Municipal Museum, the Eduardo Ruiz National Park, the Artisan Market, the San Pedro Factory, the narrowest house in the world (registered in the Guinness Book World of Records at only 1.4 x 7.7 meters), the Caracha Spa, and the Tingambato Archeological Zone.
Uruapan also has great natural attractions like the Santa Catarina Dam, the Tzaráracua Waterfall and the Tzararacuita Waterfall.
