28
kilometers (17.4 miles) from Zitacuaro
The
word Tuxpan comes from the Nahuatl and means "Place of
rabbits". It is located 28 kilometers 17.4 miles) from
Zitacuaro and has a wonderful warm weather. Its main tourist
attractions are the Parish of Apostle Santiago, which was built
in the XVII century, ordered by the third Countess of Miravalle.
The interior of the Parish has a painting of great dimensions
entitled "Souls in pain" from the author Cristobal
de Villalpando. This place is distinguished for the elaboration
of ates (Candy made of fruit) and jellies.
Holidays:
March Carnival celebration
July 25 Festivity to honor Apostle Santiago, the town's patron
saint
September 30 Birthday of Jose Maria Morelos y Pavon
Altitude
above the sea level: 1,730 meters (5,675.84 ft.)
Warm weather
Temperature: Maximum 28.6°C (83.4°F), Minimum
12.8°C (55°F)
Handcrafts: Manufacture of mosaics, artistic ironworks
and arrangements of flowers
Gastronomy:
Baked head of beef, sheep barbecue, turkey with mole (stew prepared
with dry chili, tomatoes and spices), Corn Pozole (Pork meat,
hot soup with hominy), pasta ice cream (Ice cream made from
a milk mixture), ates (Candy made of fruit) and jellies.
We recommend to visit:
- Temple of
Apostle Santiago from the XVIII century
- Waterfall
"El Salto del Moro"
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