Paracho de Verduzco is a small magical town near Uruapan in Michoacán, Mexico. Its founding details are unclear, but it’s believed that it became inhabited after a military conquest drove away many from nearby areas. It’s known for the production of wooden products, especially acoustic guitars.
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Uruapan, Michoacán, Mexico
Uruapan is a city in Michoacán, Mexico known as the world capital of avocados. Its history started around 3500 years ago and only became a part of New Spain after the Spanish found the Purépecha king in the city. The violence inflicted upon the population drove them away, until the colonizers enticed them to go back to avocado farming.
Santa Clara del Cobre, Michoacán, Mexico
Santa Clara del Cobre is a small magical town in Michoacán, Mexico that’s near Patzcuaro. Its official name is actually Salvador Escalante but is commonly known by its patron saint and cooper, which is famous here. It was founded by the Purépecha people, who fled as the Spanish conquest began.
Tacámbaro, Michoacán, Mexico
Tacámbaro is a small magical town in Michoacán, Mexico not far from Patzcuaro. The most famous site is the Sanctuary of the Virgin of Fatima, which shows different images including the queens of Poland, Hungary, Lithuania, and Cuba. It has the designation as a heroic city as Governor Nicolás Régules saved the life of President Lerdo and sent him to exile in the United States after he failed to steal another term as president. The Governor also defeated the French in this city. During the revolution, this served as a state capital.
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Zozocolco de Hidalgo, Veracruz, Mexico
Zozocolco de Hidalgo is a small magical town in Veracruz, Mexico that is known for its paper balloon festival.