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'''{{MICHOACÁN}}''' is a state in [[Mexico]].  
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Michoacán is a state in [[Mexico]].  
 
In the past years, it has gained a terrible reputation due to the heavy drug cartel activities.
 
In the past years, it has gained a terrible reputation due to the heavy drug cartel activities.
 
Generally, foreigners don't have problems with organized crime, but people are not as trusting in this area and it might be a little more difficult to find a ride.
 
Generally, foreigners don't have problems with organized crime, but people are not as trusting in this area and it might be a little more difficult to find a ride.

Revision as of 17:51, 13 July 2012

Michoacán is a state in Mexico. In the past years, it has gained a terrible reputation due to the heavy drug cartel activities. Generally, foreigners don't have problems with organized crime, but people are not as trusting in this area and it might be a little more difficult to find a ride.

Its capital is Morelia.

Even with the organized crime, Michoacán keeps on being one of the most popular and beautiful states of Mexico, with many different things to see.

From November to March the Monarch Butterflies can be found in the area close to Mexico State.

The marine turtles visit the coast all year round to lay their eggs, but the main season is during late summer and early autumn.

Pátzcuaro and the near-by towns are famous for the celebration of Day of the Death at the beginning of November.

Morelia is a beautiful colonial city.


Places to avoid

Apatzingán is where most of the violent crime related to drugs happens.


Accommodation and Sleep

Michoacán is one of the most famous locations for marine turtle camps. There are many beautiful beaches that are protected for that reason, so no hotels can be built. The turtles camps always allow you to camp for free, sometimes asking you to do a little bit of work in exchange. The work might include cleaning around a little bit or liberating baby turtles!