Nieve de Pasta - MichMex Guides

2 November 202430 October 2024 by Carlos Alanis

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

Between Life and Death, the Light of the Cempasúchil

21 October 2025

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

2 October 2025

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

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

24 September 2025

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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