Michoacan Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
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About Michoacan
Michoacan is sometimes called "Mexico's breadbasket" in recognition of its large agrarian economy. The state grows grains, raises cattle and pigs to supply the nation's meat markets, and has large citrus orchards where limes are grown, but it's avocados that are the state's biggest export crop. Mexico is the world's largest producer of avocados, and Michoacan is the number one avocado growing region in the country. Holy guacamole, that's got to be alotof avocados! (It is.) Aside from tasty green stuff, Michoacan is best known around the world as the place where millions of Monarch butterflies migrate each year to nest in the heavily forested hills. Several butterfly sanctuaries protect the forest habitat of these gentle flitting insects and tourists come from around the world to see trees
Top Attractions in Michoacan
Explore the best things to see and do in Michoacan:
- ★Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve
Michoacan Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 11 sections including: