From San Miguel, visit Lake Patzcuaro, then take the non-stop bus back to Mexico City. The Lake is the magical area of Michoacan and would...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called First Mexico visit (wedding in San Miguel Allende): Other places to travel? in the Americas - Mexico Branch
about 1 month ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Day of the Dead - Oaxaca or Patzcuaro in the Americas - Mexico Branch
I have been to both places for Day of the Dead. Oaxaca is beautiful, but if you want authentic, Patzcuaro is the place. Any area around...
3 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called extended stay in San Miguel Allende area? in the Americas - Mexico Branch
Christine, Not sure how much you want to expand your time in other towns, but a fast bus ride 200 miles south, in the same mountain range,...
4 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Safety in Morelia in the Americas - Mexico Branch
digitcat, You will love Morelia and the Lake Patzcuaro area. One correction in your question: the problems and assassinations are not...
5 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Bus from Mexico City to Oaxaca in the Americas - Mexico Branch
In my opinion, you might not need to get bus tickets in advance, but if you don't, you might be stuck with less than desirable seats and...
5 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Day of the Dead outside Oaxaca? in the Americas - Mexico Branch
The beaches are a great place for families and most areas of Mexico celebrate Day of the Dead. If you want to see authentic rituals and...
5 months ago -
posted a new Thorn Tree thread called Car sticker refund in the Americas - Mexico Branch
Around noon, on Friday, December 30, I returned my Temporary Import Permit (car sticker) for my mini-van at the Mexican, Puente Colombia...
5 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called michoacan butterfly reserves and accomodations in Morelia in the Americas - Mexico Branch
The closest butterfly reserve from Patzcuaro is Angangueo and Hotel Don Bruno ...
5 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Last Minute Layover in Mexico City in the Americas - Mexico Branch
I agree with you. A few hours in Frida Kahlo's home town might be fun. Yes, (FOR SURE) hire a car and driver. I suggest you head to...
5 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Using a debit without conversion fees? in the Americas - Mexico Branch
I use Bank of America / Santander for ATM withdrawals in Mexico. Those ATM withdrawals are not charged a "conversion fee" and I get great...
5 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called hostel in queretaro in the Americas - Mexico Branch
Yes, I agree that "Home" B & B is perfect and the central location, ideal. The breakfasts alone are worth it. Shelly pointed us to...
5 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Looking for long term rental suggestions........ in the Americas - Mexico Branch
You may like Patzcuaro so much that you stay in the area. You could move to the lakeside or mountainside villages around Lake Patzcuaro....
6 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called More on Zihua -Patz transport in the Americas - Mexico Branch
I prefer not to arrive in a new town after sunset, but when on vacation, that's not really an issue. If you stayed overnight in Uruapan,...
6 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Seeking Adventure in the Americas - Mexico Branch
About half-way between Mexico City and Guadalajara, a 4-hour bus ride each direction, is Lake Patzcuaro and Morelia. If you want...
6 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Transportation from Zihua to Patzcuaro on Dec 23? in the Americas - Mexico Branch
Uruapan is Michoacan's Mile High City and the macadamia nut and avocado capital of Mexico. Their coffee, La Lucha, is coveted by many....
6 months ago

- Full Name David Haun
- Email Address dmhaun@yahoo.com
- Country United States
- Gender Male
- Website http://www.LakePatzcuaro.org
- Languages English and beginning Spanish
- Interests Mexico







