Parky a príroda v Michoacáne

Parks, Lakes & Volcanoes

This collection explores the diverse geological and ecological landscapes of Michoacán. It features the Parícutin volcano, which famously emerged from a cornfield in 1943, and the UNESCO-listed Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve, a critical overwintering site for millions of butterflies. The list also includes the historic Lago de Camécuaro National Park, known for its ancient cypress trees, and the expansive Lake Pátzcuaro. In Morelia, urban retreats like Bosque Cuauhtémoc and the 18th-century Jardín de las Rosas provide central green spaces and cultural history.

Parks, Lakes & Volcanoes — Mapa

Photo K. Segerstrom, U.S. Geological… / Public domain

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Paricutin Volcano

Parícutin is a cinder cone volcano located in the Mexican state of Michoacán, near the city of Uruapan and about 322 kilometers west of…

Jackson las / CC BY-SA 3.0

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Bosque Cuauhtemoc

Enjoy a peaceful atmopshere of this well-designed park, perfect for relaxation. Have a picnic surrounded with flourishing plants and trees.

Jeff Kramer, Austin,Texas / CC BY 2.0

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Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve

The Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve is a World Heritage Site containing most of the overwintering sites of the eastern population of…

Karlitroz2004 / CC BY-SA 3.0

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Lake Pátzcuaro

Lake Pátzcuaro is a lake in the municipality of Pátzcuaro, Michoacán, Mexico.

Ana Lucette / CC-BY-SA

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Conservatory of the Roses

Visit the first American conservatory founded in 1743 where you can hear its famous boys choir. Several art festivals are held here as well.

AlejandroLinaresGarcia / CC BY-SA 3.0

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Lake Cuitzeo

Lake Cuitzeo is a lake in the central part of Mexico, in the state of Michoacán. It has an area of 300–400 km2.

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Jardín Botánico

Located within the Benito Juárez Zoo grounds in Morelia, this garden displays a variety of regional plant species and landscaped green spaces.

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Jardín de cactáceas

A specialized botanical garden in Morelia dedicated to the conservation and display of diverse cactus and succulent species native to Mexico.

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El Sandio

An extinct volcanic cinder cone near the town of Capula, providing a natural viewpoint over the central Michoacán highlands.

J

JessyDel Lake

A recreational lake and waterfront area located in the municipality of Parácuaro, south of the city of Uruapan.

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Lago de Camécuaro

A national park featuring a spring-fed lake known for its clear water and massive Montezuma cypress trees whose roots grow along the shoreline.