144
kilometers from Morelia
Zamora
is one of the most important cities of Michoacan, thanks to
its commercial and agro industrial development, in addition
to its solid infrastructure in the area of services. We must
point out that so much have the delicious zamoran "chongos"
(chunks of bread pudding) given form to this beautiful city
as well as its unbeatable strawberry, this last one considered
as the best in the world because of its flavor and consistency.
The city of Zamora is cradle of distinguished men like Dr. Alfonso
Garcia Robles, who won the Noble Prize of Peace.
We appreciate the advance of the construction of the Sanctuary
of Guadalupe watching the façade and the south tower.
Altitude
above sea level: 1560 meters
Temperature: maximum 39°C, minimum 1.2°C
Moderate and tropical climate with rain during summer
Handcrafts:
Pottery from Patamban, green pineapples from St Joseph, criss-cross
embroidery (huanengos), traditional multicolored shawls, basketry,
clay figures, sandals, delicate citron blossoms for brides,
and handcrafts of cut crystal
Gastronomy:
Uchepos (tamales made with young corn and butter or fresh cream),
yellow tamales, atoles, pumpkin and sweet potato made with honey,
"chongos zamoranos" (a dessert of chunks of bread
pudding, milk candy, breads, tamales, "pozole" (a
hominy-based soup), "enchiladas" (chile-covered tortillas
sprinkled with cheese), "cecina de res" (dried beef
meat), "tostadas" (fried tortillas),and "chinchayote"
(root of hayote)
We
recommend visiting:
- Sanctuary
of Guadalupe (unconcluded cathedral)
- Cathedral
- Temple
of St Francis
- Chapel
of "Juan Diego" (former Sanctuary of Guadalupe)
- Parish
of the Immaculate Conception
- Baroque
former Episcopal Quarters
- Temple
of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
- Parish
of the Lord of Health (Calvary)
- "Obrero"
Theater in process of restoration
- College
of Michoacan
  
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