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MICE tourism
THE CITY BLUSHES A DEEP SHADE OF PINK AND IS AN ARCHITECTURAL AND GASTRONOMY HEAVEN
The Historic Center of Morelia is a cultural heritage site inscribed on the World Heritage List in 1991.
The former Valladolid, now Morelia, was founded in the 16th century on top of a hill and is an example of urban planning that blends Spanish Renaissance and pre-Columbian knowledge. Its streets adapt perfectly to the slopes in an almost perfect grid.
Its Historic Center comprises 219 blocks, 15 plazas, and around 1,113 monuments. It is a true architectural treasure with 249 historic buildings showcasing Renaissance, Neoclassical, and Baroque influences, embodied in the pink quarry stone that characterizes the region. Through these buildings, with a harmonious unity worth highlighting, you can explore the city's fascinating history.
Another distinctive feature of Morelia is its exterior ornamentation known as "Morelian Baroque," where sculptural and vegetal decorative elements dominate the planes and lines of boards and moldings.
The city preserves an invaluable provincial atmosphere full of traditions and legends while also becoming a modern cosmopolitan city, including a Convention Center and the Expocentro, ideal venues for conferences and conventions.
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Morelia was the birthplace of several important figures in the Mexican Independence and has played a significant role in the country's history.
The traditions and artistic legacy of its ancestors are reflected in the immense variety of colorful crafts that can be found in various establishments throughout the city.
Its cuisine is one of the most representative in the country and deserves special mention. It is a successful blend of Purepecha and European ingredients and customs. Notable dishes include the traditional Tarascan soup, corundas and huchepos (types of corn-based tamales), pollo placero (local-style chicken), pork carnitas, and the traditional lago sauce made with grilled charales (small fish). When it comes to desserts, the selection is varied, offering choices like chongos zamoranos (curdled milk dessert), ates morelianos (fruit jellies), buñuelos (fried dough), or a pasta ice cream, all accompanied by delicious metate chocolate.
Additionally, the city has an impressive wealth of craftsmanship and folklore and is host to important Music and Film festivals, providing even more reasons to visit repeatedly.
The city has a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 23ºC.
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UNMISSABLE EXPERIENCES IN MORELIA
Visit the Museum of Contemporary Art 'Alfredo Zalce' (MACAZ)
Visit the Cathedral of Morelia.
Explore Los Azufres
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