Heróica Zitácuaro, Mexico
Zitácuaro
Heróica Zitácuaro is a town of 84,307 people in Michoacán, Mexico.
Why visit Heróica Zitácuaro
Townapedia lists 5 museums and landmarks, 15 parks and trails, 89 places to eat, 15 places to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Cerrito de la Independencia.
Weather in Heróica Zitácuaro
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About Heróica Zitácuaro
Zitácuaro, officially known as Heroica Zitácuaro, is a city in the Mexican state of Michoacán. The city is the administrative centre for the surrounding municipality of the same name, which lies at the extreme eastern side of Michoacán and borders on the adjacent state of México. The city reported a population of 185,534 in the 2010 census. The municipality has an area of 498 km2 (192.3 sq mi).
From the Wikipedia article Zitácuaro (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Things to do3
Museums and landmarks5
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Parks, trails and playgrounds15
Parque Infantil Independencia
Park · 1.0 km
61516 Avenida Independencia, Zitácuaro
3 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes89
Sanval
Cafe · Coffee Shop
Calle Santos Degollado Oriente, zitacuaro
Mo-Su 09:00-21:00
El Tejado Marisco
Restaurant · Seafood · 1.3 km
2 Calle Agustín Melgar Sur, Zitacuaro
mariscos por kilo
Restaurant · Seafood · 0.7 km
108 Avenida Revolución sur, zitacuaro
restaurante la costa grande
Restaurant · Seafood
74 Avenida Revolución, Zitácuaro
Alitas, Arrachera y mas. Comida rapida
Restaurant · 1.3 km
Calle Pablo González Oriente, Zitacuaro
77 more on the map.
History
An indigenous settlement was founded on the site of modern-day Zitácuaro, possibly as early as the 12th century, by Otomis and Mazahuas (an Otomi ceremonial centre still stands in San Felipe de los Alzati, 9 km to the north of the municipal seat). In the mid-14th century, Mazahuas led by Yquingari conquered the region.
At the time of the Spanish conquest, the area stood on the border between the lands of the Purépecha League and those of the Aztec Empire. The locals are reported to have fought alongside the Aztecs, with whom they were allied, in the failed defence of Tenochtitlan. Following this defeat, Franciscan friars established a parish church with the name of San Juan Tzitácuaro, and a monastery was founded in the early 18th century.
From the History section of Zitácuaro on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay15
Casa Iturbe Hotel y Suite
Motel and hotel · 0.6 km
Calle José María Morelos Norte, Zitácuaro
Hotel Boutique-Casa De Los Recuerdos
Motel and hotel · 0.6 km
81 José María Morelos Norte, Zitácuaro
Hotel El Arco
Motel and hotel · 0.6 km
2 Calle Mora del Cañonazo Norte, zitacuaro
Churches and places of worship15
Iglesia de San Francisco
Church · Catholic · 2.2 km
Calle Morelos, Coatepec de Morelos, Municipio de Zitácuaro
La Luz Del Mundo
Church · La Luz Del Mundo · 1.2 km
29 Mascota Oriente, Zitácuaro
Salón del Reino de los testigos de Jehová
Church · Jehovahs Witness · 1.1 km
41 Calle General Pueblita Sur, Zitácuaro
Iglesia de Los Ailes
Church · 1.9 km
Primera de Chichimequillas de Escobedo, Zitacuaro
Shopping35
Casa de materiales Construrama
Hardware store · 0.8 km
Calle Lerdo de Tejada Poniente
proferreterias zitacuaro
Hardware store · 1.3 km
259359-A Avenida Revolución Sur, Zitácuaro
Gas and EV charging6
Schools, colleges and libraries23
Escuela Primaria Urbana Federal NiÑos Heroes
School
36 José María Morelos Norte, Zitácuaro
Secundaria Federal No. 2 Suprema Junta Nacional Americana
School · 2.0 km
Calzada Melchor Ocampo
Healthcare26
Clinica Podologica Un Descanso
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.5 km
Calle Pablo González Oriente, Zitacuaro
farmacia danter " el cuervo"
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.2 km
266-B Avenida Revolución Sur, Zitácuaro
Farmacia Jazmin
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.3 km
Avenida Venustiano Carranza, Zitácuaro
Farmacia Los Remedios
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.7 km
61516 Calle Doctor Emilio García Sur, Zitácuaro
Farmacia Orthomédica
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.5 km
297 Calle 10 de Marzo, Zitácuaro
Farmacia regia
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.0 km
221 Avenida Revolución Sur, Zitácuaro
Subdelegación Zitácuaro
Hospital · 0.7 km
Calle Doctor Emilio García Norte, Zitácuaro
Map of Heróica Zitácuaro
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Getting there and nearby towns
General Francisco J. Mujica International Airport (MLM) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 84 km away.
- Loma Larga 2 km north, about 2 min by car
- San Francisco Curungueo 3 km northeast, about 3 min by car
- La Mesa (La Mesa de Cedano) 3 km northeast, about 3 min by car
- Valle Verde 4 km north, about 4 min by car
- La Encarnación 5 km southwest, about 5 min by car
- Valle de Bravo 36 km southeast, about 36 min by car
- San Miguel Zinacantepec 67 km east, about 1 h by car
- Toluca 76 km east, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Metepec 81 km east, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Xonacatlán 87 km east, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB.
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Sources and licences
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, coordinates, regions and time zone
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Mexico.Mich.Zitacuaro.01, Unknown author, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Niños de la fuente, Villa Vyctor, CC BY 2.0
- Iglesia de Los Remedios y Palacio Municipal, Zitacuaro Mich, Hector Sanchez, CC BY 2.0
- Zitacuaro - 209812954, Hector Sanchez, CC BY 2.0
- Iglesia del Templo de San Francisco en la Tenencia de Coatepec de Morelos (San Pancho), Ponchiux85, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Antigua casona de la estación del tren en Zitácuaro, Michoacán, Ponchiux85, CC BY-SA 4.0
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