Plaza Vasco de Quiroga
Plaza Vasco de Quiroga
Plaza Vasco de Quiroga
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The larger of the two major downtown plazas in Patzcuaro.
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Santiagograndma
Santiago, Mexico30 contributions
Jan 2015 • Friends
The Mexican state of Michoacán has gotten a lot of bad press. We recently spent 4 days driving in Michoacán. We spent a little time in Patzcuaro, Angangueo, and Morelia and loved every minute of it. The people were wonderful, friendly and always helpful. At no time did we feel at all threatened. We were careful to give ourselves lots of driving time so we would be off the road well before dark. A little common sense will keep travellers safe. There is so much to do and see in this state. Most of the people are very poor so every peso you spend helps a little. The hotels were very clean and served good food. The friends we were travelling with have spent a much longer time exploring Michoacán and have only good things to say about it. We look forward to returning there soon.
Written 4 February 2015
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paulsankey
Brooklyn, NY17 contributions
May 2018
There are fantastic artisanal shops surrounding this wonderful deeply authentic Mexican town square. The quality of work was NOT reflected in the prices - it was a fantastic shopping experience - to haggle over price would have been greedy.
Written 3 May 2018
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vmmh
Austin, TX199 contributions
Dec 2013 • Couples
It's a wonderful location for a leisurely stroll any time of the day. People watching at its best! Lots of wonderful shops and restaurants all around it, including the amazing ice-cream stands!
Written 30 June 2014
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PatzcuaroVictoria
Patzcuaro, Mexico69 contributions
Apr 2014 • Solo
Plaza Don Vasco de Quiroga might be the most beautiful plaza ever. IT was renovated in recent years and is even more lovely than before. It is one of the few if not the only plaza that does NOT have a church. The Colonial buildings around the Plaza date from the 1400's to the 18th century. It is still enjoyed in the same traditional ways as always. Families visiting from all over enjoy strolling during the weekends. Eating an ice cream from the famous portal Ice Cream stands, eating on one of the lovely outdoor cafes and just generally having a peaceful and lovely visit. During fiestas one of my favorite things is the fireworks. Independence Day is one of the best. WOW.
Written 15 April 2014
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LindaCGraham
San Francisco12 contributions
Mar 2014 • Friends
Great sidewalk chalk art show. and music. great food and crafts. some really lovely shops as well. just two blocks from Posada Yolihuani
Written 6 March 2014
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Ian K
Edmonton, Canada787 contributions
Aug 2022
This is a really nice square, there are several great restaurants and nice shops around the perimeter and lots of seating to relax and enjoy people watching or simply relaxing.
Written 20 August 2022
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susieramife
Valle de Bravo, Mexico48 contributions
Aug 2019
Patzcuaro is just amazing! It's been one of my favorite pueblos mágicos. The food, the people, everything is great!
Written 8 September 2019
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Eduardo G
Irapuato, Mexico178 contributions
Feb 2019 • Family
The remodel of the plaza it's a shame! Who has the bright idea to remove the original construction materials! Now it looks like a modern plaza not as the original it's a petty that we're loosing our roots.
Written 28 May 2019
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jaybeeFL
Palm Harbor, FL3,463 contributions
May 2017 • Couples
We were on a full day private tour from Morelia touring some of the small towns of Michoacan. We decided to stop in Patzcuaro for lunch. Spent an hour or so in this central plaza as there was music and locals dancing the "Los Viejtos" or the dance of the aged!! Being in our late sixties we could identify with this!!! Dancers were dressed in colorful attire and were quite entertaining. The square itself is quite beautiful with enormous trees , and well maintained colonial structures surrounding it. Grab an ice cream or other sweet from one of the local vendors and sit back and relax!!
Written 30 January 2018
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Leo
Los Angeles, CA30 contributions
Oct 2015
Quiroga is known throughout Mexico for its Carnitas, Estilo Michoacan. There is no corner you turn without encountering food and locally produced sweets and candy. The main road through the town will lead you to the main plaza where you will see a street lined up with Carnitas carts, leathe goods, candy shops, chocolate shops, coffee shops and LIME ICE CREAM. famously known and televised by travel shows, Carnitas Carmelos is the most delicious of them all. They have been visited by none other than Sofia Vergara back when she did her travel show. I must admit a bias with Carmelo's Carnitas because my grandfather was a supplier of swine for him but it is not a bias for granted. Their family recipe is truly delicious and not fatty. One can use Quiroga as a meeting point with travelers from other cities Morelia, or as a base as you tackle local "Pueblo Magico" (magical towns) like Tzinztunztan , Patzcuaro, and the island of Janitzio (famously known for its day of the dead event). In Quiroga you will also encounter Pozole Blanco Batido, it is the richest and tastiest pozole(hominy) dish you will ever taste. It is a local and protected recipe so don't expect to find it anywhere else. I can go on for hours but this is truly an awesome town located in a pine forest of Mexico that I have known since I could walk and to this never fail to visit when I'm in the neighborhood.
Written 8 June 2016
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Es una buena carretera y muy transitada; no creo que tengas problema alguno
Written 28 October 2016
Si es seguro, me imagimo que vas a la velada a Patzcuaro. Te recomiendo que llegues a buena hora porque hay algo de tráfico por el día de muertos. También te recomiendo que dejes tu auto en Patzcuaro y contrates un taxi, deben cobrar como 100 pesos la hora, pero ellos te recomendarian y llevarian a varios lugares.
Written 28 October 2016
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Estoy planeando una visita a Morelia la proxima semana, es seguro transportarme por carretera en auto de Morelia a Patzcuaro?
Written 29 February 2016
Si, es una carretera muy buena, como recomendacion para que te sientas mas seguro, trata de viajar con luz de dia, pero nosotros no tuvimos ningun problema y disfrutamos mucho del viaje. Ademas es un trayecto corto.
Written 4 March 2016
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