3 archaeological sites · within 60 km
There are 3 archaeological sites within 60 km of Zacapu in a straight line, an hour or a little more by road. The closest is Zona Arqueológica de Ihuatzio, 32 km away; the farthest, Huandacareo La Nopalera, is 56 km. They are listed under the Pueblos Mágicos of Pátzcuaro and Cuitzeo, which make good bases.
Most archaeological sites are run by INAH and open from about 8 or 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for a small fee. Midday is the hottest and busiest time, so go early.
Best months, when most of these towns are dry with comfortable afternoons: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr.
The Ruins 3
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Zona Arqueológica de Ihuatzio · Archaeological site · 32 km from Zacapu · Near Pátzcuaro
One of the three Purépecha capitals: rectangular pyramids and raised stone causeways on a hill above the lake. -
Zona Arqueológica de Tingambato · Archaeological site · 37 km from Zacapu · Near Pátzcuaro
An older, Teotihuacan-influenced ceremonial center with a ball court and a rich tomb, on the old road to Uruapan. -
Huandacareo La Nopalera · Archaeological site · 56 km from Zacapu · Near Cuitzeo
A hillside archaeological site over the lake that later served as a seat of Purépecha government, with tombs and a sunken patio.
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Distances are in a straight line; roads add about a third.
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The Pueblos Mágicos these places are closest to, each with hotels, food and getting-there notes.
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