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Plaza Vasco de Quiroga
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Plaza Vasco de Quiroga
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The larger of the two major downtown plazas in Patzcuaro.
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Restaurante Doña Paca
258
293 ft$$ - $$$ • Mexican • International • Contemporary
Al Forno Pizzeria - Ristorante italiano
85
0.2 mi$$ - $$$ • Italian • Pizza • Sicilian
Casa Del Naranjo Restaurante
442
382 ft$$ - $$$ • Mexican • Fusion • Vegetarian Friendly
el Patio restaurant
343
132 ft$$ - $$$ • Mexican • Latin • Vegetarian Friendly
Santo Huacal
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0.2 mi$$ - $$$ • Mexican • International • Contemporary
La Surtidora
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216 ft$$ - $$$ • Mexican • Latin • Vegetarian Friendly
Verde Limone Ristorante-Bar
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0.2 mi$$ - $$$ • Italian • Pizza • Mediterranean
Lupita
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0.1 mi$$ - $$$ • Mexican • Vegetarian Friendly
La Tradicion de Apatzingán.
88
0.2 mi$ • Mexican • Vegetarian Friendly
Ivos Pizza
56
401 ft$ • Pizza
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Attractions
13 within 6 miles
Plaza Vasco de Quiroga
68 ftPoints of Interest & Landmarks
AV Galería
1
398 ftArt Galleries
Basilica de Nuestra Senora de la Salud
196
0.2 miReligious Sites
Museo De Artes & Industrias Populares
2
0.1 miSpeciality Museums
Museo de Artes y Oficios
4
0.2 miArt Museums
Plaza Gertrudis Bocanegra
2
0.2 miPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Templo de la Compania de Jesus
39
0.2 miChurches & Cathedrals
Arhini Galería
484 ftArt Galleries
The Stirrup Volcano (Volcan del Estribo Grande)
47
0.9 miVolcanos
La Biblioteca Publica Gertrudis Bocanegra
32
0.9 miArchitectural Buildings • Libraries
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Sue H
Denver, CO1,491 contributions
Easy to get here from Morelia and a beautiful way to spend the day
Feb 2022 • Couples
We visited Patzcuaro as a day trip from Morelia. Getting here using public transportation was very easy. We took an Uber to a bus stop called Xangari (much better than going to the central bus station because you don’t have to backtrack). From Xangari we caught a second class bus (which is perfectly fine for the short 45 minute ride to Patzcuaro). We rode the bus all the way to the Patzcuaro bus station and walked a little less than a mile to the city center.

We visited on a Sunday and the square was impossibly festive and cute without being overrun. Vendors were selling nieves (delicious ice cream) on the square, children were playing in the grass, couples were walking hand in hand, Unchained Melody was playing, and traditional Purepecha dancers put on a street show called “Danza de los Viejitos” (Dance of the Old Men.)

I wasn’t sure if Patzcuaro would be worth the effort and uncertainty of getting there but is most definitely was. So far it’s been my favorite day out of 6 weeks in Mexico. There are incredibly old churches, beautiful artisan crafts for sale, and a Norman Rockwell feel to the place on Sunday.
Written February 13, 2022
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Scott L
Courtenay, Canada196 contributions
The Most Beautiful Square
Feb 2020
This square is amazing, ringed by ancient ash trees containing lights that make it absolutely gorgeous at night, there are over 75 Bose speakers on the ground around the square so it's like walking thru a movie, the sound is beautiful, classical Spanish guitar on Sunday mornings. There are about 50 20 foot concrete benches spread around the square, two fountains, artist selling paintings around one, local markets on some days, conderts on some evenings with duos or trios, activities galore, especially on the weekends. It's surrounded by colonial shops, hotels and restaurants. It's the most beautiful Mexican square we've ever seen. Spent many hours there. Heavenly.
Written March 30, 2020
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Santiagograndma
Santiago, Mexico29 contributions
Michoacan
Jan 2015 • Friends
The Mexican state of Michoacán has gotten a lot of bad press. We recently spent 4 days driving in Michoacán. We spent a little time in Patzcuaro, Angangueo, and Morelia and loved every minute of it. The people were wonderful, friendly and always helpful. At no time did we feel at all threatened. We were careful to give ourselves lots of driving time so we would be off the road well before dark. A little common sense will keep travellers safe. There is so much to do and see in this state. Most of the people are very poor so every peso you spend helps a little. The hotels were very clean and served good food. The friends we were travelling with have spent a much longer time exploring Michoacán and have only good things to say about it. We look forward to returning there soon.
Written February 4, 2015
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paulsankey
Brooklyn, NY17 contributions
Beautiful town square in deepest Mexico
May 2018
There are fantastic artisanal shops surrounding this wonderful deeply authentic Mexican town square. The quality of work was NOT reflected in the prices - it was a fantastic shopping experience - to haggle over price would have been greedy.
Written May 3, 2018
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vmmh
Austin, TX182 contributions
One of the best plazas in Mexico
Dec 2013 • Couples
It's a wonderful location for a leisurely stroll any time of the day. People watching at its best! Lots of wonderful shops and restaurants all around it, including the amazing ice-cream stands!
Written June 30, 2014
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PatzcuaroVictoria
Patzcuaro, Mexico70 contributions
The most beautiful Plaza in all of Mexico
Apr 2014 • Solo
Plaza Don Vasco de Quiroga might be the most beautiful plaza ever. IT was renovated in recent years and is even more lovely than before. It is one of the few if not the only plaza that does NOT have a church. The Colonial buildings around the Plaza date from the 1400's to the 18th century. It is still enjoyed in the same traditional ways as always. Families visiting from all over enjoy strolling during the weekends. Eating an ice cream from the famous portal Ice Cream stands, eating on one of the lovely outdoor cafes and just generally having a peaceful and lovely visit. During fiestas one of my favorite things is the fireworks. Independence Day is one of the best. WOW.
Written April 15, 2014
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LindaCGraham
San Francisco13 contributions
fun in patzcuaro
Mar 2014 • Friends
Great sidewalk chalk art show. and music. great food and crafts. some really lovely shops as well. just two blocks from Posada Yolihuani
Written March 6, 2014
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Ian K
Edmonton, Canada878 contributions
Nice square
Aug 2022
This is a really nice square, there are several great restaurants and nice shops around the perimeter and lots of seating to relax and enjoy people watching or simply relaxing.
Written August 20, 2022
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susieramife
Valle de Bravo, Mexico48 contributions
Patzcuaro is one of the few pueblos mágicos that has two squares. Both are really nice!
Aug 2019
Patzcuaro is just amazing! It's been one of my favorite pueblos mágicos. The food, the people, everything is great!
Written September 8, 2019
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Eduardo G
Irapuato, Mexico171 contributions
Shame remodelation
Feb 2019 • Family
The remodel of the plaza it's a shame! Who has the bright idea to remove the original construction materials! Now it looks like a modern plaza not as the original it's a petty that we're loosing our roots.
Written May 28, 2019
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