The city lies on the banks of the Río Cupatitzio amid forests and fruit orchards
From Pátzcuaro, the road continues 52 km southwest to the colonial town of Uruapan, the ‘place where everything blooms’. Although suffering from traffic fumes, the town’s environs are lush, subtropical, and as its name suggests, wonderfully fertile. Predictably, it owes its wealth to agriculture, especially the production of avocados, for which Uruapan is proudly known as the ‘World Capital of the Avacado’. November sees a big festival in honour of this chief export. But Uruapan is also a renowned cradle of lacquer-work where pre-Columbian techniques are used to create an array of colourful and intricately adorned items including trays, boxes, masks and cups. Whilst decidedly provincial, the town is a relaxing and mostly attractive place to spend time. It also makes a good jumping-off point for surrounding attractions.
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