Puruarán, Michoacán: a town near Tacámbaro

Town 17 km southwest of Tacámbaro

A sugarcane town in Tierra Caliente where insurgent leader Mariano Matamoros was captured in battle in 1814.

Getting there

17 km southwest of Tacámbaro

Distances are in a straight line; the road is usually longer.

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Puruarán shares the climate of Tacámbaro, 17 km away. The best months to visit are Jan, Mar, Apr, Dec.

Puruarán is an easy trip from Tacámbaro, a Pueblo Mágico with places to stay, food, and more to see.

Parque Ecológico Cerro Hueco · Nature reserve · 2 km away
A wooded hilltop park with views over La Alberca and down to Tierra Caliente, and a spot for carnitas.
La Alberca de Tacámbaro · Lake · 3 km away
A round, emerald lake filling an extinct volcanic crater just south of town, protected as a natural area.
Laguna La Magdalena · Lake · 3 km away
A larger lake on the edge of town, used for fishing and visited by migratory birds in winter.
Cascada de Santa Rosa · Waterfall · 4 km away
One of the tallest of the many waterfalls around Tacámbaro, dropping about 80 meters through the forest east of town.

Location from OpenStreetMap. Written by Puebloteca.