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Culture and Traditions
Destinations
Adventure and Nature
Magical Towns
Beaches
Information
MICE tourism
A TOWN SURROUNDED BY FORESTS AND MONARCH BUTTERFLIES
Nestled in a ravine and just an hour and a quarter from Mexico City, lies this old mining town, surrounded by an unparalleled mountainous landscape with conifer forests.
With a colonial layout, its houses feature tiled roofs adorned with balconies full of colorful flowers and large courtyards. All these buildings reflect its glorious mining past.
Between November and March, Angangueo becomes the epicenter of the magnificent natural spectacle of the monarch butterfly migration, which can be observed in the sanctuaries of Sierra Chincua and El Rosario.
From the lookout point at the Chapel of Mercy, you can enjoy an incredible panoramic view of the town.
It is located 153 km (2.5 hours) from Morelia, 123 km (2.25 hours) from Toluca, 109 km (2.25 hours) from Valle de Bravo, and 186 km (3.25 hours) from Mexico City.
Mineral de Angangueo
What to See in Mineral de Angangueo
Tourist Attractions in Mineral de Angangueo
Templo de la Inmaculada Concepción
The temple is located in the Main Square and dating back to the 18th century, this Gothic-style construction is made of pink and gray quarry stone, resembling the Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris.
Iglesia de San Simón Celador
This church, built in the 17th century, displays a combination of neogothic and neoclassical styles on its facade. It is also located in the Main Square, which features an iron kiosk and serves as a meeting place for locals.
Casa Parker Museum
A beautiful colonial building that houses an interesting collection of photographs by Bill and Joyce Parker, who brought mining techniques to Angangueo.
Within the same house, you can see a tunnel known as the San Simón Tourist Tunnel. It starts in the house and ends at the Temple of the Immaculate Conception, located 9.50 meters from a vein. With an approximate length of 100 meters, it represents the mining work with various metals extracted from the mines, as well as the clothing and other tools used in mining exploitation.
Historical Mural of Angangueo
It captures the history of the town, created by the painter Jorge Téllez, and is divided into six parts. It is located in an alley next to the Temple of the Immaculate Conception.
What to Do in Mineral de Angangueo
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UNMISSABLE EXPERIENCES IN MINERAL DE ANGANGUEO
Visit El Rosario Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary
Buy a beautiful souvenir from Michoacán
Savor the local cuisine
Enjoy the monarch butterfly sanctuaries
The main attraction of the town, due to its proximity to the Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve, is precisely visiting the sanctuaries where these wonderful butterflies arrive: Sierra Chincua Sanctuary and El Rosario Sanctuary, just eight kilometers from Angangueo. The sanctuaries can be reached on foot or by horseback.
Visit the Iron Cross Viewpoint
This viewpoint can be reached via a dirt road and offers the best views of the town and its beautiful surroundings.
The best time to visit is during the months of October to March when the monarch butterflies arrive.
Must visit destinations in Michoacán
Morelia
Santa Clara del Cobre
Pátzcuaro
Uruapan
Paracho
Tlalpujahua
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