Morelia, Mex.

Catedral de Morelia por la noche

Catedral de Morelia

Morelia, Michoacán is the beautiful city that Cindy´s family adopted as their home since moving from Monterrey, Nuevo León, where she was born. Morelia is the colonial capital of Michoacán State. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is most well known for having hundreds of historic buildings, most of which are built out of pink quarry stone.  

Fuente Las Tarascas

The historic centre is packed with fountains, small plazas, attractive gardens and an abundance of well preserved architecture. The spectacular Fuente Las Tarascas is one of the most iconic landmarks in all of Morelia. We didn't resist the urge to wade into traffic to snap photos to the dismay of several 'taxistas' in the area.                        

Templo de Las Rosas

This interesting temple is an ex-convent from 1590. Inside you find the magnificent altarpiece (left). Apart from the lavish interior of the main sanctuary we found the adjacent confessional somewhat mysterious. We could only catch glimpses of the courtyard that led back towards the monastery.    

Los Arcos

"Los interminables arcos" of Morelia is one of the most beautiful and important aquaducts in all of Mexico. Since being built in the colonial period the arches have endured multiple changes and modifications. However, it is perhaps considered to be the most important civil construction project in city history. Currently the arches are purely decorative.