47
kilometers (29.2 miles) from Zitacuaro
102 kilometers (68.38 miles) east from Morelia
In old times it was call Taximaroa, which means "Boundary
or place of boundaries". Before the Conquest, several battles
took place between Aztecs and Purepechas and Purepechas were
always winners. It is located 47 kilometers (29.2 miles) from
Zitacuaro and 102 kilometers (68.38 miles) east of Morelia.
Ciudad Hidalgo was named under the Father of the Independence
Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla.
Holidays:
March 19 Popular fair to honor St. Joseph, the town's patron
saint
Holy Week Via Crusis representation
September 15 and 16 Independence celebrations
November 2 Regional Fair
Altitude
above the sea level: 2,040 meters (6,692.9 ft.)
Warm weather with rains in the summer and at north there are
rains all year
Temperature: Maximum 18.4°C (65.1°F), Minimum
4.1°C (39.3°F)
Handcrafts:
Leather work as saddles, guns cases and everything related to
charros accessories, gold and silver works, wool works and clay
vessels.
Gastronomy:
Sheep and goat barbecue, turkey with mole (Stew prepared
with dry chili, tomatoes and spices), Pozole (Pork meat, hot
soup with hominy), vegetables dishes, fruits in heavy syrup
and baked head of beef.
We recommend to visit:
- Temple of
St. Francis from the XVI century
- Library with
museum that has archeological pieces
- Dams: Pucuato,
Sabaneta and Mata de Pinos
- Grots of
Tziranda
- Bathing resorts
of spring sulfurous water as Los Azufres, San Pedro
- Jacuaro,
Santa Rosa and Jaripeo.
- Lagoons as
Laguna Larga and Laguna Verde
  
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