Not many people are dreaming of visiting Michoacan. It is not very well portrayed by the media, but there's a place that every cultural explorer and off-the-beaten-path traveler should visit: Patzcuaro and its surroundings.Hi, this is Alex, and today I'd like to invite you to visit the remnants of the empire that very few people ever heard of.
Purepecha Empire.
This is the place where history and traditions are still very much alive and thriving. There is no need to hear history lectures, just come and experience!
- The amazing heritage of Purepecha,
- First in the world utopia (that's still alive),
- The youngest volcano in the world (and the church buried in lava),
- Traditional food that's famous across entire Mexico,
- And indeed, it's homeland of the Day (or, the Night) of the Dead.
This is a very powerful place that even inspired "Coco" by Disney. Few people know, but Mama Coco in the cartoon is Purepecha, and the character is based on a real person who lived in a village near Patzcuaro.
So, the place is great, but most visitors usually come to Patzcuaro just for the Night of the Dead. This ceremony is big here, and the city is super busy with visitors. But coming for a day or two isn't a good way to experience Patzcuaro, that's why we do things differently:
- We will spend a week in Patzcuaro, getting to know the place, its amazing surroundings, people and traditions.
- We will celebrate like locals, and with locals, by building our own altar, bringing ofrendas, and understanding the meaning of the Night of the Dead.
This way, you'll be able to truly experience Patzcuaro and the Purepecha heritage.
I hope this expedition will make you feel how big life is.
Join us in Michoacan!