The Heart of Mexico: Michoacan

Coming from a Mexican background, I decided to start this blog of some of the places I've visited.

With 31 beautiful states to choose from, I'm starting with my mothers home state of Michoacan. 

Video: The state of Michoacan

This state is known as "the heart of Mexico." It's capital, Morelia, is the largest and most popular city 

of the state. Must go to places when visiting Michoacan are the Cathedral of Morelia, the Aqueduct 

and the town of Patzcuaro.

The Cathedral of Morelia

The Aqueduct of Morelia

The town of Patzcuaro

Now, let's talk about the food! With a variety of traditional dishes to choose from you must try pollo placero (chicken with vegetables), corundas (tamal-shaped parcels are wrapped in distinctive green corn leaves), churipo (a broth prepared with red chillies, beef, and vegetables), atapakuas (a thick salsa accompanied by meat, cheese, and other ingredients), uchepos (tender corn tamales) and gorditas consisting of stuffed tortilla dough (those two last ones are my favorite!!!).

Uchepos (corn tamales)

Gorditas (stuffed tortilla dough) 

Let me tell you about my mom's hometown. The town of Sahuayo is a place where I would spend entire summers creating memories. The town has a celebration each year on July 25 for "El Patron Santiago" (Saint James the Great). Today, it is basically a small carnival where people dedicate their time to create huge masks and show them off the day of the celebration. 

"Tlahualil" costume

"Tlahualil" mask

Michoacan is one of the places you must visit if you travel to Mexico.