61
kilometers from Patzcuaro
This
city is considered as the first settlement of the Purepecha
race, who later would populate all of what today is Michoacan,
part of Guanajuato and Queretaro.
During
the Colony, the Spaniards constituted it into the Republic of
Indians and was handed in "encomienda" to Hernando
Jerez. Zacapu was center of important battles during the War
of Independence.
At
the present time, it is a renown agriculture, commercial and
industrial center.
Festivities:
November Agricultural, Commercial, and Industrial Fair
July 26 Patron Festivity in honor of Santa Ana
Altitude
above sea level: 1,990 meters
Temperature:
Maximum 25°C Minimum 8°C
Folklore:
Balls and Dances of the Purepecha community
Handcrafts:
Pottery and objects of vegetable fiber
Gastronomy:
Churipo of meat, and products derived from corn
Services:
Hotels and Restaurants (Economical, Tourist, and First Class)
We
recommend to visit:
- The parish
of Santa Ana
- The Sanctuary
of the Virgin of Guadalupe
- The Chapel
of San Juan Bautista
- XVI century
Franciscan convent
- Bathing resorts
and springs
- The pool
of the Espinos which is formed by the crater of a small
volcano
  
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