Quiroga, Michoacán: a town near Tzintzuntzan

Town 7 km northeast of Tzintzuntzan

A busy crossroads town packed with craft stalls from all over the lake region, and famous for its carnitas.

Getting there

7 km northeast of Tzintzuntzan

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

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Quiroga shares the climate of Tzintzuntzan, 7 km away. The best months to visit are Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr.

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

Santa Fe de la Laguna · Town · 6 km away
A Purépecha potters' village founded by Vasco de Quiroga in 1533, whose church helped inspire Pixar's Coco.
Zona Arqueológica de Ihuatzio · Archaeological site · 7 km away
One of the three Purépecha capitals: rectangular pyramids and raised stone causeways on a hill above the lake.
Isla de Janitzio · Town · 10 km away
Lake Pátzcuaro's famous island with its giant Morelos statue; boats leave from Pátzcuaro's main pier.

Location from OpenStreetMap. Written by Puebloteca.