Today is the entire town of Morelia (900 000 pop.) a national monument, which is about seven to eight blocks and constructed of finely restored mansions with patios, powerful churches and plazas. Typical of the architectural design Morelias was the use of shimmering reddish sandstone. Morelia is the capital of the mountainous state of Michoacan, one of old idian traditions such as scenic beauties rich region.

Acueducto Colonial
From the flagship park of the city, the lush ranging Bosque Cuauhtémoc, runs over 1.5 km of the historic aqueduct built in 1785. Once it delivered the water from the mountains to the inhabitants. Its 230 to about 9 meters high arches of shimmering pink sandstone are illuminated after sunset.

Catedral
Their baroque facade was built in 1640 the cathedral until the 18th century, inside it is considered as a prime example of the Mexican Churriguerastils. Especially splendid are the big doors. Plaza de los Mártires and Plaza de Armas

Palacio del Gobierno
The palace was built in 1732 with patios and arcades. It is decorated with numerous Murales of the Mexican artist Alfredo Zalce: scenes from the history of Michoacan. Avenida Madero Oriente

Plaza de los Martires
The main square of the city, circumstance of colonial palaces, arcades and laurel trees, spraying of life. From here the branch roads in checkerboard patterns in all directions of the sky. The east-west direction of Avenida Madero is the lifeline of the Old Town. Almost all sights are quite near.

Lago de Pazcuaro
65 km in west is the Lago de Patzcuaro situated, one of the most beautiful lakes in the country. Nestled in a green hills, surrounded by volcanoes. The fishers like to drive visitors for a few pesos to the small island of Janitzio. 3 km from the lake lies the eponymous province town, a well-kept village with low, whitewashed houses, example of rural colonial architecture. Lodging in colonial style in Hotel Mansión Iturbe (14 rooms, Portal Morelos 59/Plaza Don Vasco).

food
El Anzuelo
Tables outdoors, simple equipment, good Mexican dishes, including those with (freshwater) fish. Avenida Camelinas 3180 (Colonia 5 de Febrero)

Cenaduracute Lupita
Family restaurant with snack menus and regional kitchen. Sánchez de Tagle 1004

El Churro
Bar with tacos and other delicious snacks, popular among young people, very recommendable. Lazaro Cardenas 2279 (Colonia Chapultepec Norte)

Fonda las Mercedes
The home of the artist and chef Sergio Alvarez: best Mexican dishes in a room. León Guzmán 47

Las Trojes
Lively family restaurant with good regional kitchen. Juan Sebastian Bach 51 (Colonia Loma Camelinas)

where to stay
El Carmen
House in a neocolonial style, central location, friendly and helpful staff, young people. 30 rooms. Calle Eduardo Ruiz 63/Benito Juárez
Catedral
Stylish colonial house with rotating galleries in the covered patio, unique location opposite the Plaza de Armas and the Cathedral. 45 rooms. Ignacio Zaragoza 37
Rincon Tarasco
Central location, large rooms with TV and fan, parking at the hotel. 17 rooms Guadalupe Victoria 330
Hotel de la Soledad
Living in a former convent from the 17th century amid the bustling town of Morelia, suites with fireplace and colonial courtyard with fountains. 58 rooms. Ignacio Zaragoza 90
Villa Montaña Colonial
style with a stunning view of Morelia. The luxury hotel offers open fireplaces in the rooms and an artistically designed garden. 13 rooms Patzimba 201, Colonia Vista Bella
Virrey de Mendoza
Sandstone palace from the 18th century with leaded courtyard. Rooms with a view to the cathedral. 50 rooms Avenida Madero Poniente 310