Capital: Morelia*

The State of Michoacan, which borders the states of Colima and Jalisco to the west, Guanajuato and Querétaro to the north, México to the east, Guerrero to the south-east, and the Pacific Ocean to the south is famed for its autumn Day of the Dead festivities.


Michoacan has a rich history. The name "Michoacan" comes from the Nahuatl words-- michin which means "fish," hua which means "those who have," and can which means "place " - because of its abundance of lakes, Michoacan has been called "the land of fishermen." Some better known towns and cities are Morelia*, Ucareo, Charo, Cuitzeo and Patzcuaro.


Northeast Michoacán is also famous for the beautiful monarch butterflies that spend the winter in the surrounding mountains.



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Special Note:

We direct travelers to our travel insurance provider, and point out that U.S. insurance plans seldom cover health costs outside the U.S., nor do Medicare and Medicaid.




Blessed Maria Vicenta of Saint Dorothy Chavez Orozco
Memorial 30 July
Died 1949

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