Tacámbaro

Tacámbaro, officially known as Tacámbaro de Codallos, is a small city in the Mexican state of Michoacan. It is a place where history comes alive, but is also known for outdoor activities including a volcanic crater lake, hiking areas to waterfalls, and aquatic parks. It has been designated as one of Mexico's Pueblos Mágicos.

Understand
Tacámbaro's known story begins in the early 14th century when it was taken over by the purépechas. During the Colonial Mexico era, it was claimed by Cristóbal de Oñate as an encomienda with the town formally established in 1535. The chapel and convent were built in the early 16th century. Disease swept through the indigenous population in 1575, killing more than half the town's population. After the Mexican War of Independence, the haciendas were burned. The town was briefly the state capital of Michoacan.

By bus
From Morelia or other cities in Central Mexico, take a bus first to Patzcuaro. From Patzcuaro, Autovias operates two buses per day to Tacambaro. The 1-hour trip costs about M$60.



By car
Tacámbaro is about a 1-hour drive from the city of Morelia. From Morelia, drive west on Carr. Morelia-Pátzcuaro and exit at Tiripetío.

Do






Eat
This town has a reputation for interesting food, but the dearth of good quality restaurants puts the lie to that claim. If you can find restaurants that serve them, the town's crispy pork carnitas are famous as are the aporreadillo (eggs scrambled with partially-dried meat).



Go next

 * Patzcuaro
 * Morelia
 * Quiroga
 * Uruapan