Pátzcuaro, Michoacán, Mexico — The Pacific Coast (and Central Highlands)
Basilica de la Salud
Ruta Don Vasco
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 2, 2021
1. Basilica de la Salud Marker
Recorre las entrañas de Michoacán por el lago de Pátzcuaro, alrededores y la meseta purepecha, reconoce el Alma de Don Vasco en la belleza de las fibras, cobre y laca perfilada, en los techos coloridos y en la magia de los Pueblos Mágicos.
Usted se ubica en la Basílica de la Salud, la iglesia más relevante de Pátzcuaro. Construida por mandato del primer Obispo de Michoacán, Don Vasco de Quiroga. En su interior puede apreciarse a la patrona de la salud, moldeada en pasta de caña de maíz que data del siglo XVI.
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Basílica de la Salud
Walk through the hidden places of Michoacán through Lake Pátzcuaro, its surroundings and the Purépecha plateau, recognize the soul of Don Vasco in the beauty of the fibers, copper and lacquered handicrafts, in the colorful tile roofs and in the magic of the Magical Towns.
You are located near the Basilica de la Salud (The Basilica of Health), the most important church in Pátzcuaro. Built by mandate of the
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Follow in the footsteps of Don Vasco de Quiroga and learn about the history of the Purépecha empire that maintains its legacy through crafts, music and gastronomy, and is recognized worldwide.
Live the experience of the Don Vasco Route at the Interpretation Center!
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Colonial Era.
Location. 19° 30.907′ N, 101° 36.409′ W. Marker is in Pátzcuaro, Michoacán. Marker is at the intersection of Arciga and Calle La Paz, on the right when traveling north on Arciga. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Pátzcuaro MIC 61600, Mexico. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Basílica de Nuestra Señora de la Salud (within shouting distance of this marker); Don Vasco de Quiroga and La Virgen de la Salud (within shouting distance of this marker); Basilica de María Inmaculada de la Salud (within shouting distance of this marker); Founding of the Royal College of San Nicolás Obispo (about 180 meters away, measured in a direct line); Pátzcuaro's Spring (about 180 meters
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 2, 2021
2. Basilica de la Salud Marker Reverse
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 2, 2021
3. Basilica de la Salud Marker
The basilica can be seen in the background in this view outside of the church's atrium.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 2, 2021
4. The Basilica de la Salud
Credits. This page was last revised on December 4, 2021. It was originally submitted on December 4, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 80 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 4, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
