136
kilometers from Patzcuaro
It
is a happy town of "Tierra Caliente", where Don Jose
Maria Morelos y Pavon lived and officiated as parish priest
of Caracuaro and Nocupetaro. From this town Don Jose Maria Morelos
y Pavon left with seventeen armed men towards our fight for
Independence. "The Black Christ of Caracuaro" which
was given as a present to the people of Caracuaro by Fray Juan
Francisco in the XVI century is famous.
Festivities:
February Celebration in honor of the "Lord of Caracuaro"
September 30 Civic Festivity
Altitude
above sea level: 650 meters
Temperature:
Maximum 33°C Minimum 19°C
Folklore:
Roll (drums)
Handcrafts:
Saddlery
Gastronomy:
Aporreadillo
We
recommend to visit:
- The House
where Morelos lived
- Bridge over
the Caracuaro River that connects to the town of Nocupetaro
- Monument
to Morelos muleteer
- Antique foundation
of the atrium cross in the parish of Caracuar
  
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