la villa navideña en el pueblo mágico de tlalpujahua michoacán, méxico

Tlalpujahua, one of Mexico’s Magic Towns in Michoacán, is the perfect place for Christmas shopping. Known as “The Town of Eternal Christmas,” in this beautiful cobbled street town you’ll find artisans in their workshops creating decorations and the baubles for which it is best known, it becomes a festive paradise during the run-up to the … Read more

plaza de patzcuaro, michoacan, mexico

Nieve de Pasta translates to “paste ice cream,” it was called pasta by its creator don Agapito Villegas in 1905, he lived in Michoacan’s Magic Town of Patzcuaro and his recipe has been passed down through generations, the name references its smooth, dense texture, and the rich consistency of the traditional Mexican dessert. Unlike more … Read more

volcan paricutin, michoacan, mexico

Parícutin Volcano, located in the Mexican state of Michoacán, is one of the world’s youngest volcanoes and a fascinating example of how a volcano can emerge in modern times. Its birth began on February 20, 1943, when it erupted in a farmer’s cornfield near the village of Parícutin. The farmer, Dionisio Pulido, was working in … Read more

monarch butterflies drinking water on the ground at the monarch

The Monarch butterfly is an iconic species that has captured the attention and imagination of people around the world. Michoacán, Mexico, is home to several butterfly sanctuaries and has played a significant role in the conservation efforts to protect this remarkable insect. Here’s a closer look at some of the history of Monarch butterfly conservation … Read more

monarch butterflies on tree trunk

Monarch butterflies are known for their long-distance migration, which is one of the most spectacular phenomena in the natural world. The migration of monarch butterflies is an annual cycle that spans multiple generations and covers thousands of miles. From North America to Central Mexico Overwinter Cluster The monarch butterflies that arrive in the northern regions … Read more

noche de muertos, janitzio

The Magical Towns Programme is led by Mexico’s Secretariat of Tourism, there is a wide criteria to follow in order to obtain this status. The towns must keep their natural beauty, cultural richness, traditions, folklore, historical relevance, cuisine, art crafts, religious events and architecture, all these under UNESCO supervision. It’s not an easy task to … Read more

cempasuchil y colibri

Between Life and Death, the Light of the Cempasúchil

Every year, when November arrives, the roads of Michoacán fill with color and memory. Among candles, offerings, and the scent of copal, a flower rises as a symbol of love and reunion: the cempasúchil. Its story is as ancient as it is profound, and its presence lights up the Day of the Dead with the ... Read more
monarch butterflies in central mexico where they stay over the winter on oyamel trees.

The Monarchs’ Great Journey: A Natural Wonder in Michoacán

Every autumn, a remarkable migration begins. From as far north as Canada and the northern United States, delicate Monarch butterflies embark on a journey spanning up to 4,000 kilometres. Guided not by memory, for no single butterfly makes the round trip, but by instinct encoded deep in their being, they find their way to the ... Read more
23 festival de cine morelia

Festival Internacional de Cine de Morelia: Celebrating Mexican and Global Cinema

Each autumn, the streets of Morelia, in the state of Michoacán, Mexico, become alive with film screenings, talks, premieres, and cinephile chatter. The Festival Internacional de Cine de Morelia (FICM) is a major moment in the calendar—for Mexican filmmakers, for audiences hungry for fresh stories, and for the industry at large. Below, a look at ... Read more
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