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Templo de San Francisco (Temple)

It is a temple with a lot of history and is best known as San Francisquito. This is one of the most emblematic buildings in the area. It preserves part of the walls from the 16th century and at the back, a Plateresque facade worth admiring. You can also admire a series of engravings and paintings along the halls.

Barrio San Juan Bautista (Neighborhood)

It is an area that dates back to 1533 when Fray Juan de San Miguel established it. Here is a small chapel with a stone staircase, and its facade is in Plateresque style. It stands out for its beautiful altarpiece with an image of San Juan Bautista.

In this neighborhood, a few blocks from downtown Uruapan, you will find the narrowest house, one of the oldest and most visited. Its dimensions are only 1.42 meters wide by 10.20 meters deep, and it has four floors, enough space for a family to live. In fact, it has a mention in the Guinness World Records book.

Barrio de San Pedro (Neighborhood)

It is another historic area of Uruapan, delimited on the north side by the Cupatitizio River. The Old San Pedro Factory stands out, as well as its San Pedro Chapel, consisting of a single nave and a quarry facade. Its spacious and tree-lined atrium is noteworthy, as well as the original image of San Pedro located in the main altarpiece.

Barrio de Santo Santiago (Neighborhood)

It is another of the nine historic neighborhoods of Uruapan, founded by Fray Juan de San Miguel. This neighborhood is delimited on one side by the National Park. The Santo Santiago Chapel is located on a hill, offering a panoramic view of the surroundings. It is small but well-preserved, surrounded by beautiful gardens.

Barrio de San Miguel (Neighborhood)

Right in the heart of the neighborhood is the Chapel of San Miguel, which was modified since when the neighborhood was founded, it was a small hermitage. Inside, there is a beautiful roof with huge wooden beams and the painting of the Virgin of the Immaculate Conception, created in the 1950s.

Barrio de la Magdalena (Neighborhood)

This traditional neighborhood was founded by Fray Juan de San Miguel in 1533. It is said that the city of Uruapan originated here. Its small chapel has been modified but retains the original beams and a niche located on the altar dedicated to Santa María Magdalena.

Barrio de la Santísima Trinidad (Neighborhood)

Currently known as the Sagrado Corazón or El Vergel Neighborhood. It is also one of the first neighborhoods founded in 1533. Its chapel deteriorated over time, and the inhabitants preserved some of the images, including one of the Sagrado Corazón from 1780, which was placed in the new chapel built in the mid-20th century.

Mercado de Antojitos y Mercado de Artesanías (Street Food Market and Crafts Market)

In both places, you can experience the traditions of Uruapan. In the first one, you can taste all the typical street food, and in the second one, you will be delighted by the colorful variety of local handicrafts.

Antigua Fábrica San Pedro

It is a textile factory located in a 19th-century building, where you can appreciate the architecture and learn more about the production of beautiful textiles.

Within the grounds of the former hacienda, you will also find a convention and event venue surrounded by extensive green areas with a panoramic view of the Cupatitzio River.

La Huatápera

It is considered an architectural gem that was originally a shelter and hospital.

Today, it houses a marvelous 16th-century mural and the Museum of Art and Indigenous Tradition, which consists of four exhibition halls. One of them is dedicated to "The Four Peoples," showcasing the cultural richness of the region, while another focuses on "Michoacán Maque," illustrating the production process and artistic vein of the Purepecha people. The other two halls host temporary exhibitions.

Templo de la Inmaculada Concepción

Located next to La Huatápera, it is an elegant 19th-century construction.

Museo Municipal (Municipal Museum)

Located inside the Uruapan House of Culture, it exhibits archaeological pieces and vestiges spanning over a thousand years of history. It has two exhibition halls: the historical Eduardo Ruiz hall, which houses documents from the journalist, and the Archaeological Hall.

Fray Juan de San Miguel Museum

This museum delves into regional traditions, preserving and promoting the Purepecha culture through a wide variety of crafts using different materials.

Casa Regional del Turista (Regional Tourist House)

If you want to learn more about Uruapan's roots, you can visit the Casa Regional del Turista, where artisans from the region exhibit and sell their products.