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Cuitzeo del Porvenir, north of the state of Michoacán

Cuitzeo and the second largest lake in Mexico

Cuitzeo del Porvenir, north of the state of Michoacán, is a city influenced by cultures such as Teotihuacán and Tolteca.

In ancient times it was part of the Tarasco mansion, hence its name comes from the word Cuiseo, where cuis "glass" and itzi "water" , which translated means "place of water jugs" or Cuitzeo de la Laguna .

Cuitzeo enjoys national fame thanks to its almost permanent festive atmosphere . There are several places to walk, meet and enjoy as it is very close to Morelia . Among its buildings and natural wonders, however, one of the most important monastic districts in the region and the second largest lake in Mexico stand out.

Cuitzeo is famous for its lagoon and its textiles . The best way to start the day is by walking the streets and enjoying the architecture: the town square is surrounded by architectural beauties such as thes Hidalgo portal with its large colonial-style arches, encircling much of the city's commercial and gastronomic life. However, the central panorama is dominated by the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Guadalupe , which is entirely baroque and greets his believers with a beautiful virgin carved in wood .

As mentioned above, one of the most important structures in Cuitzeo is the Santa María Magdalena Monastery , built in the 16th century by the Augustinian order in the Plateresque style and today one of the best preserved . In addition to its obvious religious importance, this place is a pillar in the history of the magical city as it has been since its rise in 1550 served as a reference for the planning and design of the main roads, including the main communication route with Morelia, the capital and the lake.

Currently, this monastery is open to the public to display the collections of the Museo de la Estampa , composed of magnificent engravings depicting characters and events of national history between the 16th and 19th centuries, made by master engravers such as José Guadalupe Posada and Alfredo Zalce, Pablo O'Higgins, Mariana Yampolsky, José Chávez Morado, Adolfo Mexiac and Manuel Pérez Coronado. In addition, there are several chapels and religious buildings in the city such as rectories and "small hospitals" that were founded by the Franciscans centuries ago. Among the most popular chapels are the chapels of San Pablito, El Calvario and la Concepción , which have existed since the 16th century . There are other cities like Jeruco where the Temple of San Juan Bautista is located or the Temple of San Agustín in the city of San Agustín del Pulque. The biggest attraction in Cuitzeo, of course, is the beautiful lagoon near the Manuna Hill , which is part of the Neovolcanic Axis lakes and is an important regulator of the environment and a favorable place for the reproduction and conservation of various species of aquatic plants and animals .
It's best to visit the lake early and stay all day to watch the tones of the water change as the sun moves on the horizon. Not to be missed is the fun of the kayak races organized by the Hermanos Reyes restaurant . In addition, you can spend in the country in the green surroundings peaceful days and the culinary delights of the city set in a rural atmosphere and a fresh climate .. taste . Just 16 kilometers from Cuitzeo is the well-kept area of Huandacareo, an ideal place to take a dip in one of the many.

To take thermal water spas like Vista Bella and Selva Maya , we can gladly plan a longer stay with overnight stays for you.

Five kilometers from the city, you can explore the region's intrinsic past in the archaeological zone of Tres Cerritos, named after the three architectural mega-structures that make up it and which, having been an important ceremonial center , of was occupied by the Tarascans . for the burial of their dead, showing that it was abandoned for a considerable time.

The best dates to visit Cuitzeo are the feasts of the Immaculate Conception on the Friday before Ash Wednesday and the arrival of the Lord of the Expeditions of Capacho on the Saturday after the Thursday of Corpus Christi, on which they take place. Processions and acts of faith in an environment full of music, colors, food, handicrafts, games, cultural events and fireworks.

Other important festivals in this beautiful magical city are the patron saint celebrations of Santa María Magdalena on July 22nd; that of Buen Temporal on September 22nd and that of the Temple of Cerrito every November 20th.

What culinary delights await you in Cuitzeo Pueblo Mágico

➢ House of Memory of Ofe (Museo La Casa de Ofe)

When visiting Cuitzeo it is important to include the pulque, the mole de guajolote, the uchepos, the corundas, the nacatamales, the frog legs, the sweet grain, the golden charales, the mojarras, the carnitas, the black atole and the snow sample and sweet pumpkin, including delicacies that can be sampled at the stalls around the square and the lake, as well as in restaurants such as Los Girasoles and El Pedre gal in the center.

➢ Notable works can be found in Cuitzeo Pueblo Mágico for an incredible low price

Thanks to the wealth of Tule (material as "Junco" or "rush" known) on the banks of the lake who craftsmen of Cuitzeo a developed remarkable work , which in baskets, Chiquihuites, mats and rugs with intricate designs and unique beauty .

➢ Which hotels await you with Las Almas Tour & Travel in Cuitzeo Pueblo Mágico

Cuitzeo del Porvenir offers a wide range of hotels to suit all budgets . One of the main hotels is Agua Caliente in Huandacareo, which naturally offers its visitors spacious and clean pools with delicious hot springs. Another excellent option to further enjoy the beauties and cultural events of the Pueblo Mágico is the Hotel Villa del Sol, just 15 minutes from the historic center. Finally, the Hotel de la Soledad offers an experience in its rooms in a decidedly colonial style amid gardens and fountains.
We adjust the hotel cash desk “Las Almas Tour & Travel” to your wishes.

Take the opportunity to stroll through the beautiful inner garden. It's a great corner for taking photos.

We have presented you with some activities and put together other possible activities.

➢ Balnearios de Huandaracareo

El Resort Spa Vista Bella is the main and one of several tourist destinations in this region. The water of its springs has been used for healing treatments and sanatoriums since pre-Hispanic times, which makes them unique in the region and known throughout the region from the country.

"The hospitality of these facilities is unique. You will feel the tranquility of our beautiful landscape as well as the relaxing and crystal clear thermal water that Balneario Vista Bella offers."

➢ Capillas de El Calvario, La Concepción y San Pablito

In addition to the Santa María Magdalena monastery complex, there are several interesting monuments in Cuitzeo. In the center are the City Palace, the Hidalgo Portal, the Rectory, the Hospitalito (a Franciscan hospital from the 17th century) and the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Guadalupe . The chapels of San Pablito, El Calvario and La Concepción , whose origins date back to the 16th century, are scattered throughout the city . Don't forget to lose sight of the surrounding temples such as Jeruco, San Agustín del Pulque and Cuamio .

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➢ Ex Convento de Santa María Magdalena

The temple of Cuitzeo was the fifth to be founded by the Augustinian order in the former Michoacán province. Today it is one of the best preserved testimonies of the religious architecture of the first years of viceroyalty of New Spain in the country. The property, which has its origins in a mission city, is part of the old Michoacán monastery missions . The Augustinians named the monastery Cuitzeo in honor of Santa María Magdalena . In the complex are the Temple and the Excovent of Santa María Magdalena and the Museum of the Postage Stamp.

➢ Lake Cuitzeo

Lake Cuitzeo in the volcanic region of the Tarasca Plateau north of Michoacán was formed in a tectonic basin and is the second largest lake in Mexico.

It is one of the mandatory recreational or spa holidays. You can see a variety of bird watching games that you have never seen or experienced before. Furthermore, this vacation or another stopover of your vacation is an indispensable must if you want to experience a photography adventure . This region here has almost everything for you a photographic safari.

Here and now we would like to give you another tip: visit the Hermanos Reyes restaurant , which organizes a kayak race . Of course there is a wonderful legend of the lake that this Las Almass tour & does not want to include before.

La leyenda del Lago de Cuitzeo
A beautiful young princess lived alone and sad in a garden of Mother Nature or
Cuerauáperi. That's what the tribe called them.
In this place there were two crystalline rivers that the goddess had created to
entertain the virgin , but nothing seemed to make her happy.
Her father let her stay here.
Hapunda cried sadly all day.
Her tears mixed with the water from the well.
Hapunda's tears rose from the rocks and did not reach the hearts of the gods.
He prayed that his beloved warrior would return, who, on the orders of his father the king,
had gone to the battlefield to fight for himself.
One morning when Huriata (Father Sun) was gazing majestically over the mountains, hundreds
of warriors marched through the Cuaracurio Meadow (where the squirrel is).
The sound of the snails and slugs startled a Zintzuni (hummingbird), who took the honey
Hapunda offered him.
The princess was sad when the hummingbird left. He remembered the departure of his lover, who
would never see him again.
He ran through the undergrowth to see the returning army and his mistress.
He asked the warriors, who bowed their heads and went on after their lover. He looked for his
father and said:
«My father, give me back my beloved, who went with your army to carry out your orders.
Because you insisted that he should return victorious to make himself worthy of my love ».
Everyone was silent. The king raised his spear and they knelt to hear him.
My daughter Hapunda, Zitziqui (flower), the arrow of a Chichimeca, he chose it from among all my warriors.
Tata Huriata wanted his blood and I put his heart at his feet. The princess's eyes filled with tears.
With wild eyes she searched for the sun god and knew that her beloved's heart was there. He followed the course of light.
The priests could not withstand Hapunda's sweep of what was left of her husband and ran down into the valley.
His eyes sought where to keep the bleeding loot. She was aggressive towards anyone
who tried to approach her or to take the retrieved organ away.
She did not hear the voice of her father and the warriors calling on her.
Soon night fell. Hapunda hugged the bleeding object, motionless and silent. He
cried and said something that no one understood.
He wouldn't stop crying and his tears flooded the whole valley. The tribe went to rest.
The king ordered his daughter to be left alone to weep her grief. He thought that she
would in time fall in love with someone of the same lineage.
At dawn the king, his warriors and the people were surprised when the valley disappeared.
And in its place there was “a great lagoon, the water of which embraced a heart. The result was
a lagoon called
Cuitzeo » Sitquije Fountain

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➢ La Cabaña del Lago

This restaurant with palapas is located on the shore of the lake and prepares various dishes based on fish and seafood. The whiting, frog legs, seafood salad and the seafood hut stand out. There you can rent boats to take a walk on the lake.

➢ Santuario de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe

In addition to the Santa María Magdalena monastery complex, there are several interesting monuments in Cuitzeo. In the center are the City Palace, the Hidalgo Portal, the Rectory, the Hospitalito (a Franciscan hospital from the 17th century) and the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Guadalupe. The chapels of San Pablito, El Calvario and La Concepción, whose origins date back to the 16th century, are scattered throughout the city. Don't forget to lose sight of the surrounding temples such as Jeruco, San Agustín del Pulque and Cuamio.

➢ Zona arqueológica Tres Cerritos

Adventurers won't want to miss the opportunity to visit Tres Cerritos. It is known that there were at least two periods of occupation here. In the first, it indicates that it was an important ceremonial center. The second moment is linked to the Tarascan Empire, where they used the place to bury their dead on the walls and in the collapses of the buildings, which are believed to have been abandoned for several years.