What a lovely little Colonial town, smack dab in the midst of Purepecha country. All the buildings around the centre of town are white and red, and so beautifully maintained. Naturally, churches and squares everywhere, and the markets are amazing.
You never know what is behind a doorway in Mexico. In this instance, our welcoming and comfortable casa was perfect.
How could you not love stepping into a front entry like this?
We were fortunate to find an AirBNB place to stay, Casa Nana de Ree – and it is a beautiful place. Shared kitchen and common rooms, but 3 separate bedrooms to stay in. We chose the blue room, with a private bath.
Our blue room at Casa de Nana Ree – king size bed and private bathroom.
Kitchen area – way nicer than my home kitchen.
For the most part, we had the house to ourselves, for 2 nights another couple were here from San Miguel de Allende, but they were out a lot. So nice to have space, be able to make a cup of tea or even dinner a couple of nights. After spending less than 100 pesos in the market, and 80 pesos for a roasted chicken, we had enough for 2 dinners and 3 breakfasts.
It’s pretty hard to only buy as much as you need at the mercado – all the produce is so fresh and inviting. Love having a kitchen to use.
These chickens can be found everywhere – large pit with a fire in the centre and chicken on a stick, or goat on a stick, or even chorizo. Just delicious. They chop it up, put it in a container, squeeze lime and orange juice over and for 80 pesos they also throw in some orange habanero salsa. Fabulous.
You never know what is behind a doorway in Mexico. In this instance, our welcoming and comfortable casa was perfect!
After a day of hiking, sight seeing or just being a tourist, it is pretty nice to be able to relax on these couches.
I’m not sure why but Patzcuaro had more old men sitting chatting in the plaza than any other place we’ve been – they were everywhere. Socializing and usually laughing.
We enjoyed Lupitas a couple of times in Patzcuaro – either for a meal or just a drink in this cozy bar.
Outside most of the cathedrals you will find a stall like this one, selling homeopathic remedies.
Patzcuaro is well known for their handicrafts -these beautiful lights are just one example of the amazing art to be found.
All around Uruapan, and the entire way on the highway from Uruapan to Patzcuaro are avocado trees, as far as you can see. So interesting to them alongside pine trees.
These photos were taken from the bus window, and hardly do the avocado groves (orchards?) justice.
Being able to make your own guacamole and salsa at the end of a day and just sit with your feet up is so relaxing.
Perfect breakfast, fresh mangoes and avocado on toast with coffee.
How’s my hair?
Patzcuaro has been a great place to use as a base for seeing so much in the area, Quiroga, Tzintzuntzan, Isla Janitzia, Morelia and more.
However, the beach is calling our (my?) names so we are off for a night in Uruapan again (mainly to check out a restaurant we have heard about in yet another small town with a big name). Then, it is back to the beach area …..somewhere.
Hasta la vista.
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The girls stayed over night last night so Hayley could get some sleep before heading out on ski trip. Sloan woke up this morning crying, what’s wrong honey, I miss nana so much!!! Stella isn’t sleeping at night not sure why. I think it might just be habit now that she is in bed with some one and needs to make sure you’re stll there. Dad is doing great since Monday’s surgery, thanks again.