Morelia Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
capital and largest city of the Mexican state of Michoacán
About Morelia
Morelia is the state capital ofMichoacan. Its beautiful historical center, aUNESCO World Heritage Site, is very clean, safe and walkable. It has a pleasant climate, nice parks to relax in, and plenty of shops and markets to browse. Due to Morelia's location off the beaten travel paths of Mexico, as well as it being a university town and center of government, tourists are not as common here as in some other areas of Mexico, yet the people are very friendly. As a gringo in Morelia, prepare to be somewhat of a novelty—in a good way. If you stay in the historical center, most of the attractions like the cathedral, the square, museums and shopping, are within walking distance. Credit cards are widely accepted, although you may want to load up on pesos before ordering food or trying to make a pu
Top Attractions in Morelia
Explore the best things to see and do in Morelia:
- ★Benito Juarez Zoological Park
- ★Casa de Morelos
- ★Casa Natal de Morelos
- ★Cathedral
- ★Centro Cultural Clavijero
- ★Conservatory of the Roses
- ★Cupola Aqueduct
- ★Estadio Morelos
Where to Eat in Morelia
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Cafe Michelena
- 🍴Cocina Económica Anita
- 🍴Cocina Económica Virrey
- 🍴Condesa
- 🍴D'gusta Pizza
- 🍴Hamburguesas las Tradicionales de las Tarascas
Where to Stay in Morelia
- 🏨Hotel Alameda
- 🏨Hotel and Hostel Allende
- 🏨Hotel De La Soledad
- 🏨Hotel Virrey de Mendoza
- 🏨La Casa Azul
- 🏨Los Juaninos
Morelia Travel Guide Sections
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