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{mosimage}Morelia has so many beautiful historical buildings to explore it’s hard to choose where to start, and there are also pursuits in the city such as golf clubs and salsa dancing to enjoy.
Casa Museo de Morelos: This two-story museum served as a house to Jose Morelos and his family until 1934. Family portraits, a copy of Morelos's birth certificate, and several artifacts pertaining to the independence movement are displayed inside.
Cathedral: Known throughout Mexico for its 200-ft Baroque towers and 4,600 pipe organ, this cathedral was built between 1640 and 1744.
Museo Casa Natal de Morelos: What was once Jose Morelos's place of birth is now a library. In the courtyard there is a monument and an eternal flame in honor of Morelos.
Museo de Arte Contemporaneo: Displays of many international and contemporary artists can be viewed at this museum.
Museo del Estado: This history museum was once the home of the wife of Agustin de Iturbide who was Mexico's only native-born emperor. Inside the museum is a complete pharmacy dating from 1868.
Museo Regional Michoacano: This museum traces Mexico's history from the pre-Hispanic era to the Cardenista period. An art gallery, furniture weapons, religious paintings, and archaeological exhibits are on display.
ShoppingThe regional dishes you can expect to find served in Morelia's restaurants are huchepos, (sweet tamales), corundas, (triangular tamales) and tarascan (a tomato based soup).
The Fonda Las Mercedes, located in a restored colonial mansion, serves traditional Mexican and international dishes. Six kinds of crepes, various soups, as well as chicken and beef are on the menu. The courtyard dining area is decorated with plants and flowers lending an air of romance to this popular restaurant.
At the Cenaduria Lupita II you will find large buffet tables for all three meals. Although this restaurant is popular for dinner meals, they serve excellent lunch and breakfast dishes.
For delicious grilled meat tacos, such as bacon, ham and beef served Michoacan style, head to the Taqueria Pioneros, which is always busy. The hearty portions are enough to give the even the most serious diner pause.
There are several cafes, which are mostly crowded with university students, located around town. You will find all sorts of teas, coffees, pastries and cakes for sale. The majority of these cafes take cash only.
Mercado de Dulces sells all sorts of sweets and candies are for sale - not to be missed if you have a sweet tooth
Sports and ExerciseGolf
Try Club Campestre de Morelia to practice your swing:
Avenida del Campestre at the Ex-Hacienda El Molino
Phone: 01(4433)-14-63-84
Bars and NightclubsBars are open daily but on the weekends they are the busiest. La Casa de la Salsa is a large dance hall with live music on the weekend.
La Azotea is a rooftop club that has live bands from Wednesday to Saturday. There is a good view of the cathedral. Return to Top |
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Relocating to Morelia
Information on the cost of living and emergency services in Morelia.
| | Health in Morelia
There are the following health facilities in Morelia. It is worth doing some research on their capacities before moving to the area if you do have more than basic health needs.
| | Studying in Morelia
There are number of Spanish schools and a university in Morelia.
| Morelia Real Estate
Morelia doesn't get hot weather like Cancun, and the average annual temperature is 23 degrees Celsius. In terms of real estate, monthly rental prices for apartments or houses in the city hover at around just US$135.
| | Living in Morelia
Built in the 16th century, the UNESCO World Heritage site that is the city of Morelia is an outstanding example of urban planning that combines the Spanish Renaissance with Mesoamerica.
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