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San Jerónimo Purenchécuaro

Michoacán, Mexico · North America

About San Jerónimo Purenchécuaro

San Jerónimo Purenchécuaro is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Santa Fe de la Laguna, 18km from Pátzcuaro.

San Jerónimo Purenchécuaro is a town located in Michoacán, Mexico. With a population of 1,798, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, San Jerónimo Purenchécuaro sits in Mexico, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Mexico City time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add San Jerónimo Purenchécuaro to your route.

About San Jerónimo Purenchécuaro

Tzintzuntzan (Spanish pronunciation: [tsin'tsuntsan]) is a town in Tzintzuntzan Municipality located in the north of Michoacán state, 53 km from the capital of Morelia and 17.5 km from Pátzcuaro, located on the northeast shore of Lake Pátzcuaro. It is best known as the former capital of the Tarascan state until it was

Read more conquered by the Spanish in the 1520s. Today, Tzintzuntzan is a small town with two major attractions, the archeological site of Tzintzuntzan and the former monastery complex of San Francisco. The municipality contains another important archeological site called Ihuatzio. It is also notable for its festivals, which include the Festival of Señor del Rescate, Day of the Dead celebrations and a cultural event related to New Year's.

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Where is San Jerónimo Purenchécuaro located?

San Jerónimo Purenchécuaro is located in Michoacán, Mexico, North America. The coordinates are 19.6791 latitude, -101.6121 longitude.

What is the population of San Jerónimo Purenchécuaro?

San Jerónimo Purenchécuaro has a population of approximately 1,798 people, making it a town in Mexico.

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Quick Information

Population
1,798
Continent
North America
Country
Mexico
Region
Michoacán
Timezone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
19.6791, -101.6121

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Mexico

Police
911
Ambulance
911
Fire
911
Driving side
right

Green Angels (free tourist roadside assistance on federal highways): 078.

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Worth the detour from San Jerónimo Purenchécuaro

1 notable place within an hour's drive.

landmark

Pátzcuaro

A Purépecha and colonial town of whitewashed, red-trimmed houses above Lake Pátzcuaro, home to Mexico's most famous Day of the Dead vigil and to butterfly-net fishermen on the lake.

18 km · about 20 min drive

When to drive here

Year-round

Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near San Jerónimo Purenchécuaro.

San Andrés Ziróndaro

🇲🇽 Mexico

2 km awayPop. 2,302

Santa Fe de la Laguna

🇲🇽 Mexico

6 km awayPop. 4,879

Tzintzuntzan

🇲🇽 Mexico

7 km awayPop. 3,534

Santiago Azajo

🇲🇽 Mexico

8 km awayPop. 1,634

Quiroga

🇲🇽 Mexico

9 km awayPop. 14,669

Puácuaro

🇲🇽 Mexico

11 km awayPop. 1,807

Cucuchucho

🇲🇽 Mexico

11 km awayPop. 1,302

Comanja

🇲🇽 Mexico

11 km awayPop. 1,495

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