MORELIA-JANITZIO MICHOACAN

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Spent the weekend in Morelia, Michoacan. It's one of the most beautiful colonial cities in the country. While in Morelia, I visited three other small town, all with the purpose of buying stuff needed for the Frida play production.

A view of a downtown street at night. The Cathedral in the  background. 

Morelia's famous arches totaling 253 and forming an ancient aqueduct build in 1785. 

Morelia's famous 'Tarascas. Built in 1937 they have become a tourist attraction and symbol of the city.

Janitzio, Michoacan, the land of the Day of the Dead festivities. One of the most celebrated festivals in the country, and the most visited by tourists from all over the world. With its rustic streets still made of small rocks, and the famous boats taking you to the island. 

Well, then. Apparently, I'm not as skinny as I thought. 

 Patzcuaro's most famous dance: La danza de los viejitos (The Dance of the Old Men)

 And then there are the thousands of crafts made by the people of the town(s). 

 Hand made sandals... leather... and less than $20 a pair. 

Yeap! Made by hand. 


And let's not forget my favorite part: THE FOOD!!!!

 Chicken with mole and rice.

 Quesadillas, made in five different distinct fillings and salsas.

 2x1 drinks, made of local flavors, such as tamarind and lime. The alcohol, local too: arracheta 

 Dirty pozole... no tour typical pozole that's for sure.

 Corundas: imagine a tamal, only made with different ingredients and a different maiz leaf.

 White fish, a signature of the local towns.

Enchiladas michoacanas, all I can say is.... thank you!

One last picture... so you can see the majestic sight of  downtown's plaza and cathedral.