97 kilometers (60.27 miles) from
Morelia
197 kilometers (122.41 miles) from Mexico City
72 kilometers (44.74 miles) from Zitacuaro
The
word Maravatio comes from the Purepecha and means "Precious
Place". During the Pre- Hispanic period this land was inhabited
by Otomies and Mazahuas and later on by the Tarascos. It is
located in a rich and extensive valley, covered by the Lerma
River. The distinguished liberal, Melchor Ocampo, was born in
the ex Estate Pateo.
Holidays:
April 24 Regional fair to celebrate the foundation of the city
Altitude
above the sea level: 2,020 meters (6,627.28 ft.)
Warm weather with rains in the summer.
Temperature: Maximum 29.9°C (85.8°F), Minimum
14.1°C (57.3°F)
Handcrafts:
Cambray crockery, wood carved furniture and vegetable fiber.
Gastronomy:
Pig stomach, carnitas (Pork meat fried up with lard in a copper
pot), corundas (Corn meal wrapped in corn leaves), ranch cheese,
barbecue, menudo (steer stomach soup with chili and spices)
and atole (Drink prepared with cornmeal gruel) with cruller.
We
recommend to visit:
- Parochial
Temple of St. John the Baptist
- Chapel of
the Immaculate Conception
- Ex Estate
of Pateo
- Ex Estate
of St. Helen Pomoca (Where Melchor Ocampo lived)
- Morelos Theater,
built during the era of Porfirio Diaz
- Thermal bathing
resorts Buena Vista, Las Adjuntas, Agua
|
|
Tour Operators |
Airlines | Maps
| Español
| Français
| Deutsch
| e-mail
