Families ride bikes, stroll, pull children in wagons and roller-blade along the wide street fronting the cathedral. It’s Sunday morning in Morelia, Mexico! And this Mexican city is a riot of cheerful noise and color.
Unlike other colonial Mexican cities and towns we’ve visited Morelia is quite non-touristy. But you’ll find there are lots of fascinating things to do in Morelia, particularly in its historic heart.
The cathedral is especially exquisite when illuminated at night. And Saturday nights are particularly special – because that’s when a free “sound and light” show is held in front of the cathedral.
Indulge your sweet tooth. The market consists of a long alley stuffed with stalls, displaying an extraordinary variety of concoctions guaranteed to give you a major sugar high.
Lu serves creative regional specialties from Michoacan state. Try the hibiscus salad if it’s on the menu. With lettuce, cucumber, toasted peanuts, blackberries, Cortina cheese and fresh lime, it’s delicious.
Do a day trip to the neighboring Sierra Madre mountains to witness the amazing sight of thousands of Monarch butterflies wintering in the Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve.