Morelia is called "The city of the pink quarry" and its historic center magnificently demonstrates why. Here you'll find more than 200 historic buildings built with the pink-toned rock found in the quarries of the state of ​​Michoacán.

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Pátzcuaro is the heart of the lake area, one of the points that most identifies the state of Michoacán since its days as the main pre-Hispanic religious center. The city's ancient inhabitants believed that Pátzcuaro was the gate of heaven, where the gods descended and ascended.

The aqueduct is one of the most iconic architectural aspects of the city, with its 253 arches - the highest part of which is eight meters high. This tourist attraction once functioned as a supplier of drinking water for the inhabitants of Morelia. Here you'll also find the source of Las Tarascas.

This is the only alley in the historic center, surrounded by colonial houses and a pleasant pool; it is decorated with flowers and filled with romanticism. The alley also features a fragment of a poem written by the poet Lucas Ortiz.

Dulces Morelianos de la Calle Real is a factory and store selling typical sweets; this attraction was created to preserve the history and tradition of the city. It offers 300 varieties of sweets, exhibited in a Morelian-style atmosphere from the Porfirian era. Here you will find a cafeteria, a gallery of old photos of Morelia and traditional toys for sale.

The Catedral de Morelia is one of the most iconic sites in the city, due to its architectural design. It has two tall towers that can be seen throughout the Morelia valley. Construction was completed in 1744, 84 years after it started. One of the most majestic in Latin America.

This is the most famous fountain in Morelia: a sculpture made of bronze that represents three Purépecha women with bare torsos, carrying a basket of fruit. It has been speculated that these figures represent three indigenous princesses: Atzimba, Eréndira and Tzetzangari.

This attraction consists of a museum divided into seven regions of craft production, and an adjoining store where you can buy several of these items; its main objective is to preserve and spread popular art. In a former Franciscan convent erected in 1531, you can admire these handmade jewels or take part in a workshop.

The Zoo has large gardens and playgrounds, kiosks and an artificial pitch, where you can rent boats and take a tour. It also has a children's zoo with young animals that have been born within the facilities, and a museum where you can learn more about every species. It is the ideal place to spend a day with the whole family. The Zoológico de Morelia "Benito Juárez" is considered one of the most important in the country, due to the fact that it houses 473 species, as well as for its number of diverse species (2,641) - among which are 23 species of primates and 10 different types of felines. It is well regarded among the various parks of Latin America.

The Planetario also has a children's zoo with young animals that have been born within the facilities, and a museum where you can learn more about every species. It is the ideal place to spend a day with the whole family.