This Magic Town is has one of the greatest climates in the world, and this is only the frame that embellishes this town with its colonial buildings, white houses and red-colored roof tiles.
The wooded landscapes, the lakes and the rivers are a true visual poetry that will make you fall in love with the beautiful Magic Town of Tacámbaro, located in the state of Michoacán, also known as “the place with many palm trees” by the Chichimeca culture.
This place truly resembles an Eden on Earth, as it is home to many lagoons, like the Magdalena lagoon that will help you cool off with its blue waters during hot summer days; it also can offer you a vast array of activities, like fishing, camping, and exploring its lovely flora and wildlife.
During the winter, this site becomes a natural haven for migratory birds.
If you are traveling with your family, take them to the ecological and recreational park called “Cerro Hueco”, which has incredible facilities in the middle of this region’s natural landscapes.
In here you will be able to practice sports, have a memorable picnic and play games while having the best view possible, as you will be surrounded by mountains, pine trees and the charm of this magical land.
This place is also home to the “Simposio Internacional de Escultura en Cantera Gris” (International Symposium of Sculpture in Gray Quarry”.
The Magic Town of Tacámbaro has more than 20 waterfalls, from which two are the most impressive ones due to their sheer size: Santa Paula waterfall, which are about 196 feet high, and the Santa Rosa waterfall, with an impressive measurement of approximately 262 feet high.
These natural wonders show the graceful beauty of nature, hiding among the tall trees of Michoacán.
Remember that these waterfalls nurture the nearby hot springs with thermal waters used for medicinal purposes.
Once you have experienced an incredible adventure among the magical and natural sceneries of the region, we invite you to visit the ruins of the Santa María Magdalena Chapel, designed in a Baroque fashion.
The “Plaza de Armas” is the perfect place to relax and enjoy the calming sounds of the small fountain made with stone quarry.
On the other hand, the Nuestra Señora de Fátima Sanctuary conserves the image of the “Vírgenes Refugiadas” (Virgin Refugees), patrons of Cuba, Poland, Hungary and Lithuania.
Outside, you will find a replica of the oval-shaped Holy Sepulcher of Jerusalem, one of a kind in America.
This region’s cuisine is one of Michoacán’s best.
You must try the “Trito” stew, the soup known as “Cola de Buey” (Ox Tail), the incredibly famous steamed tacos that are sold in the central plaza, the corundas, uchepos, the “olla podrida” and flint balls that are prepared with beef and beans.
Accompany your meals with the traditional drink called “Guarapo”, prepared with sugar cane juice, one of the most cultivated plants of the region.
The artisanal crafts that you can find in the Artisanal Plaza and the Santo Niño Square are: sandals, palm hats, huinumu and maize leaf crafts, feathered art, carved woods, textiles, embroideries, silverware, pottery, saddlery, artistic ironworks and maché paper.
If you visit us during September, you will be able to attend the national celebrations and the festivities involving the honoring of San Jerónimo.
The festivals honoring the “Vírgenes Refugiadas” and the “Cristo Rey” Martyrs take place during the month of October.
If you visit us in November, the “Todos los Santos” festival and the Mexican Revolution celebration will greet you.
Finally, the festivities in honor of the Virgin of Guadalupe, Christmas and New Year celebration take place during the month of December.

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visit “La Alberca del Rey de Tacamba” (King Tacamba’s Swimming Pool), one of the three volcanic craters that are filled with water.
Its green tonality and wooded areas are the perfect sceneries where legends about mystery and love are narrated, making it an ideal place for a romantic encounter.
The Magic Town of Tacámbaro is thriving with fun and adventure, so we recommend you to plan your activities strategically so that you can visit “Los Sauces” Eco touristic Center, which offers recreational grounds, restaurants, bars, lovely cabins with chimneys, zip-lines, suspended bridges, camping sites, hiking and trekking areas, horseback riding, mountain biking and astounding viewpoints that will allow you to enjoy the beautiful landscapes of the “Hot Land” of Michoacán.
Nearby, the townspeople cultivate and export high-quality products like avocado, chilies and blackberries.
Remember to try the delicious and original beef, mole, “al pastor”, or tinga pizzas.
Make a toast with an artisanal mix of fruit liquor and be sure to purchase the savory marmalades made with rose petals and Jamaica.
If you visit us during the month of August, you will be able to enjoy several events and parties that are celebrated, like Holy Week, the Town’s Foundation, the anniversary of the Tacámbaro Battle, the Traditional Music Festival called “Son de las Laderas”, and the Farm and Artisanal Fair.
Be sure to experience this amazing Magic Town! Enrich your trip by including these destinations to your visit: Morelia (80 kilometers away, offering gastronomy, museums, temples, convents, mansions, plazas, a zoo, parks, theatres, caves, forests, hot springs and spas, festivals, hiking and monarch butterfly sightings), Santa Clara del Cobre (40 kilometers away, offering tours, hiking, artisanal crafts, gastronomy, extreme sports like boat rides, kayaking, fishing, zip-lines, suspended bridges, horseback riding, mountain biking and ATVs, temples and museums), and Pátzcuaro (55 kilometers away, offering tours, walkways, hiking, excursions, fishing, boat rides, horseback riding, ATVs, suspended bridges, fairs, islands, lakes, mountain biking, artisanal crafts, museums, temples, plazas, archeological sites and mountain hikes).

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gastronomy, artisanal crafts, legends, camping, swimming, fishing, temples, parks, tours, flora and fauna exploration, lakes, waterfalls, hot springs, spas, cabins, zip-lines, suspended bridges, trekking, hiking, horseback riding and mountain biking.
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