Morelia’s style and urban Architecture makes it one of the most beautiful colonial Cities of The Americas. Morelia is located in the heart of mexico, right between two of its largest cities, Mexico City and Guadalajara. The city’s historic downtown area which houses more than 1000 colonial buildings and churches became a World Heritage site in 1991, this is because the preservation of its character and charms reveal the exceptional levels of Mankind’s Creations.
The best way to learn about Morelia’s Historic Center is to enjoy a trip through time, walking through its plazas, gardens, palatial buildings, and churches.
Morelia is characterized by the magnificence of its monuments which are mostly Colonial. The most remarkable buildings are the Baroque Cathedral, The Convent of San Francisco, The Monument of San Agustin, and The Clavijero Palace. The Monumental Aqueduct, built in Colonial days to bring water into town was functional through 1910, it is made up of more than 250 arches.
Morelia is also a modern city, with night clubs, theaters, multicultural performing art centers, live music and local favorites. Its Convention center features a Planetarium and an Orchidarium, noteworthy for an impressive collection of species. Morelia’s Zoo has one of the largest collections of animal life in Latin America, including several endangered species, Within the Zoo are attractions for family entertainment including boats, train tours, horses, small restaurants and a picnic center.This is a nice place to spend the day with the family and is cheap.
A wide rang of hotels are available to fit every budget and every fancy. Even modestly priced hotels with clean rooms and excellent service. Diners will find opportunities for the connoisseur as well and adventurous and can select from a wide palette of international tastes including Brazilian, Chinese, Japanese,as well as typical mexican food. The portico on the north side of the Zocalo features the tables for coffee drinking, even in the afternoon heat, coffee is the preferred beverage.
