The gallery of Morales, well-known for his Tzintzuntzan pottery, offers a look at an original method of pottery as well as the possibility for some good buys.

This library on the Plaza Gertrudis Bocanegra in Patzcuaro is housed in a former church built in the 1500s.

One of two main plazas in downtown Patzcuaro, this town square is most notable for a library housed in a 16th-century church.

This former convent is now the best place in town to shop for arts and crafts from a slew of various vendors.

This church in Patzcuaro contains many interesting religious icons, including the Virgin of Health, who is alleged to have powerful healing abilities.

Located just outside of town, this small volcano provides excellent views of Patzcuaro.

This marketplace, most crowded on Fridays, has numerous stalls selling food, clothes and more.

Although over 1,000 years old, the ruins from this archaeological site are well-preserved, including a series of virtually untouched murals.

This sculpture, which was discovered underground on March 24th, 1644, is the subject of extensive legend and is the reason many pious Mexicans make the pilgrimage to Talpa.

The school that artist Efren Gonzalez attended and later returned to in order to paint a detailed mural depicting Mexican history.

The home of the Herradura Tequila production plant in the village of Tequila.

This quaint shop in Tlaquepaque sells an interesting selection of odds and ends.

This glaciated volcano offers a challenging climb for experienced climbers.

This zoo is an hour's drive from Mexico City and contains over 350 species of plants and animals.