natural wonder
Parícutin Volcano
A cinder cone that erupted from a Michoacán cornfield in 1943, burying a village whose church tower still protrudes from the lava.
36 km · about 40 min drive
Mexico · North America
Tingüindín sits on the route: 10 minutes from Tocumbo, 36km from Parícutin Volcano.
Tingüindín is a town located in Mexico. With a population of 0, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, Tingüindín sits in Mexico, where you drive on the right. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Tingüindín to your route.
Tingüindín is a municipality in the Mexican state of Michoacán. The municipality has an area of 174.24 square kilometres (0.29% of the surface of the state) and is bordered to the north by the municipalities of Villamar, Tangamandapio and Tangancícuaro, to the east by Los Reyes, and to the south and west by Tocumbo.Read more
The municipality had a population of 12,414 inhabitants according to the 2005 census. Its municipal seat is the city of the same name.
Before the arrival of the Spaniards to Tingüindín in 1530 the area was known as Tzinguitzuri or "Place of worship" by the mostly Purepecha population.
The economy of the municipality is based mostly on avocado harvest ranching and the cultivation of maize and wheat.
The principal festivity takes place on August 15 in honor of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary into Heaven. During this festivity, Tingüindín undergoes a complete transformation. The local plaza (town square) is filled with carnival rides and booths. There are booths that sell many varieties of Mexican food. These festivities start on August 1 and end with a great celebration on August 15.
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Tingüindín is located in Mexico, North America. The coordinates are 19.7389 latitude, -102.4816 longitude.
Tingüindín has a population of approximately 0 people, making it a town in Mexico.
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natural wonder
A cinder cone that erupted from a Michoacán cornfield in 1943, burying a village whose church tower still protrudes from the lava.
36 km · about 40 min drive
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