Arócutin is a small indigenous village in the Lake Pátzcuaro region of Michoacán. The town is known for its Day of the Dead celebrations, which are more subdued than the livelier events in nearby towns like Janitzio and Pátzcuaro.
Understand
[edit]The village has a population of less than 700 residents (2020). Like many small towns around Lake Patzcuaro, the population is mostly indigenous Purépecha (who are also known as Tarascan).
Get in
[edit]The nearest airport with commercial flights is Morelia (MLM IATA). From Morelia, take a Purepecha bus to Patzcuaro where a local taxi can take you to Arocutin.
Get around
[edit]The town itself is very small and best explored by foot or bicycle.
See
[edit]- 1 Sanctuary "Nuestra Señora De La Natividad" (Church of Arocutin), Guerrero. 16th century church that serves as the town's parish. It is unusual in that the church cemetery is in front of the church. The church and cemetery are the center of the town's annual Day of the Dead celebration, which is a somber affair that beckons the dead to return home with quiet dignity. On the Night of the Dead (November 1), the cemetery is filled with altars (ofrendas) of yellow and orange marigolds with candlelight vigils.
Do
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[edit]Eat
[edit]- 1 Campestre Aleman, Carr. Patzcuaro-Erongicuaro Km 14, ☏ +52 443 944 3795. Daily 07:30 - 19:30. Rustic lodge surrounded by trees, gardens, and a pond serving German and Central European cuisine. Indoor dining rooms and outdoor patio available. Family friendly with a kids menu and play area.
Drink
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[edit]- 1 Villas de la Loma Arocutin, Carr. Patzcuaro-Erongicuaro Km 8.5, ☏ +52 443 336 5958. Check-in: 15:00, check-out: 12:00. Comfortable hotel with standard rooms and guest cabins that can accommodate a family. Recreational amenities include an outdoor swimming pool and basketball courts. The hotel's restaurant serves traditional Mexican cuisine.