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Lake Zirahuen
Lake
Patzcuaro
Zirahuen: A Pristine Lake
If you want to visit one of the few lakes in Mexico that remains more or less in its natural state, make the trip to Zirahuén, about 11km (7 miles) west of Pátzcuaro on the road to Uruapan. There's no regular bus service, so getting to Zirahuén without a car is difficult. Lakeside restaurants serve fish.
Lake Zirahuen
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Lake Zirahuen is located near Patzcuaro,
off the Patzcuaro-Uruapan highway in the hills of Michoacan.
A peaceful fishing lake bordered by fields, the lakeside is an idyllic spot to enjoy cool, country air permeated by the smell of woodsmoke. Thistles grow alongside the road and blackberries are cultivated in the region. On the shore lies the village of Zirahuen, known for its rustic wooden "trojes" - structures traditionally used for grain storage. Being at a high altitude with a cool climate,
Zirahuen is ablaze with colorful flowers much of the year - pink and red geraniums,
waxy white calla lilies, delicate begonias, roses and petunias all thrive in the climate.
The shore is spotted with docks for boats - supposedly no motors are allowed, even though there are several small craft sporting them. At the Troje de Ala, a weekend restaurant, is a long, wooden pier that stretches out into the lake waters. The pier is roofed and the pattern of the wooden railing and posts filters the sunlight glinting off the water. Along the pier lies a series of small shops and food outlets, all surrounded by a profusion of blossoms and offering such fare as charales (the tiny, whole, crisp-fried fish which are a speciality of the area), sopes (hand-made tortillas stacked with goodies such as cheese and chicken) and sopa de hongos (mushroom soup).
Crafts of the area include wooden trays, spoons,
colorful tablecloths and textiles and wooden toys.
Mountain side Apartment and Cabin
An apartment and a cabin are available for rent
Includes full kitchen, linens and towels
A fully equipped apartment. Wireless computer connections included!
Weekly and monthly rates are available. Click here to contact Jane Dolan
or call Jane at ph#434-353-4065
Lake Zirahuen Accommodations
This is a beautiful area. Zirahuen is located 15 miles from Patzcuaro “a colonial jewel”, a half hour from Uruapan “the avocado capital of the world”, 15 minutes to Santa Clara de Cobre “a copper artisan village” and hours drive to Morelia which is the colonial capitol of Michoacan that is very beautiful. Zirahuen has many lakeside restaurants and trips are available on the lake. Michoacan is a beautiful state with many lovely side trips to take from Zirahuen.
Lago Zirahuen in Purèpecha means “the mirror of the gods”.
The wooden cabin has a separate entrance with large picture windows and is under pine trees.
Click here to contact Jane Dolan dolan@ml.com.mx
The apartment has views of the lake, the mountains and the garden.
Lake Zirahuen Restaurants
MIRALAGO
Specialty: International - Contemporary
Telephone: 01443 2347934
Highway Zirahuen-Saint Clara km8
Schedule: 1:30 -8:00
