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Sarah

Apr 4, 2002, 2:21 PM

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Hello, I will be in Patzcuaro this year for the day of the dead. I am curious about the festivities. I have heard that Janitzio is beautiful, but very touristy for the night of Nov. 1. Where do you recommend visiting - Janitzio or other towns along the lake?
Thank you for your help.

Iván Morales Duarte

Apr 4, 2002, 4:38 PM

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: Hello Sarah, That´s right the night of the dead day in the river of the Patzcuaro lake is very beautiful. And i´can recomendate you the visit to the towns of Quiroga, Tzintzunzan, all in the river of lake. Tzintzunzan was the capital of the Purepecha Kingdom and his ruins are presents today. Around of the Patzcuaro Lake exist a road and a litle trip for this is a good idea to know more. A lot of cultural events for that days are presented in Patzcuaro city and Morelia. I´am from Michoacan and for me it´s one of the dates favorities of the year. Saludos. Ivan

jennifer rose

Apr 4, 2002, 10:18 PM

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There’s absolutely no shortage of activity, anywhere in the state of Michoacan during the Days and Nights of Muertos. Each town has a series of events and celebrations. And the villages along the Riveria de Patzcuaro are certainly no exception. The state tourism department publishes a nifty little guide to the “where, what and when,” available on-site during Muertos. Janitzio does offer up a celebration, but it’s not first on my list of recommendations. For one thing, it’s become a victim of its own success. Consider one of the other islands such as Pacanda or Yunuen, and if you can swing it, get together with a group to take a night cruise on the lake even before the traditional November 1st, just to soak in the incredible beauty of the shimmering amber glow of the moon. Tzurumutaro is gaining some measure of fame for its gastronomic event, which should be visited at least once.The Hotel Mansion Iturbe offers a great package for Muertos, presenting the “best of” the holiday and offering insights into avenues that the average self-guided traveler would never be able to access. Your only problem during Muertos will be trying to decide where to go, because there is no shortage of great options. It’s my favorite time of year, and even though I’m fortunate enough to live full-time in Morelia, it’s a rough time deciding among all of the fantastic celebrations. One lifetime just isn’t enough.One caveat: make those hotel reservations NOW.

Mike Sherry

Apr 5, 2002, 8:28 AM

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: There’s absolutely no shortage of activity, anywhere in the state of Michoacan during the Days and Nights of Muertos. Each town has a series of events and celebrations. And the villages along the Riveria de Patzcuaro are certainly no exception. The state tourism department publishes a nifty little guide to the “where, what and when,” available on-site during Muertos. : Janitzio does offer up a celebration, but it’s not first on my list of recommendations. For one thing, it’s become a victim of its own success. Consider one of the other islands such as Pacanda or Yunuen, and if you can swing it, get together with a group to take a night cruise on the lake even before the traditional November 1st, just to soak in the incredible beauty of the shimmering amber glow of the moon. Tzurumutaro is gaining some measure of fame for its gastronomic event, which should be visited at least once.: The Hotel Mansion Iturbe offers a great package for Muertos, presenting the “best of” the holiday and offering insights into avenues that the average self-guided traveler would never be able to access. : Your only problem during Muertos will be trying to decide where to go, because there is no shortage of great options. It’s my favorite time of year, and even though I’m fortunate enough to live full-time in Morelia, it’s a rough time deciding among all of the fantastic celebrations. One lifetime just isn’t enough.: One caveat: make those hotel reservations NOW.

Sarah

Apr 5, 2002, 12:54 PM

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Hello Jennifer & Ivan,Thank you both for your responses. Jennifer you mentioned the "gastronomic event" at Tzurumutaro. Could you please tell me a little mroe about that? I love to cook and eat, so I have a feeling it might be of interest to me, but I haven't seen it mentioned in any guidebooks.Also, do you know if the Mansion Iturbe allows people staying elsewhere to take advantage of the "muertos package"? Alternatively, are there agencies in town that also offer tours/visits to places for los muertos? I speak Spanish, so finding a tour or guide in English is not a requirement. Thank you again.Sarah

jennifer rose

Apr 5, 2002, 2:39 PM

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There’s a whole lot about Muertos that you’ll never read about in any guidebook. The Tzurumutaro gastronomic event only started in 2000, but you can read more about it at http://www.mexconnect.com/MEX/jrose/jjrtzutumutaro.html You’ll have to ask the folks at the Mansion Iturbe if their “muertos package” is sold to those who’re not staying at the hotel. My sense is that they’ve tried to keep the quality high by maintaining an intimacy level among only its guests.Another excellent hotel is the Villa Patzcuaro, mentioned in my article, but which has a new domain: http://www.villapatzcuaro.com My favorite local guide is Francisco Castilleja, who lives in Erongaricuaro and can be reached at (443) 344-40167. He definitely knows all of the inroads, back alleys, and nuances of Purépecha culture.