In addition to having great cultural wealth, Michoacán is home to an incredible range of ecosystems and natural wonders. Get to know them and choose the ideal destination to escape to one of the most attractive states in Mexico.
In the generous regions of Michoacán it is possible to find all climates, from the warm tropical with majestic royal palms, to the cold of the heights, home to millenary forests of pines and oyameles. Valleys of fantastic fertility abound here, where the most varied products such as cereals, vegetables, fruit trees, flowers and other products that contribute to the greatness of the state are grown.
Michoacán means "Place where fish abound", which allows a glimpse of the immense wealth of its lakes, rivers and coastlines, where exquisite fish of recognized quality and flavor are raised, such as white fish or trout.
The Michoacan entity has two mountain systems; the first in the north, generally considered part of the neovolcanic axis. It emerges from the Nevado de Toluca and runs through the state to the west, with various branches and annexed mountains that change their name according to the region in which they are located. To the southwest of the state, more or less parallel to the coast, is the other great mountain chain that belongs to the western Sierra Madre, and between the two systems a huge basin is formed known as the region of Hot Land, which begins in Jalisco and reaches Guerrero.
To the west of Michoacán is a large, recently formed mountain massif, known as the Tancítaro knot, from which mountain ranges are derived that still show great signs of activity, such as the Paricutín volcano.
Thanks to this rugged geography, this land has clearly delimited regions, originating its great natural wealth. The climate varies greatly from region to region, however, they all have a more or less homogeneous rainy season between the months of June to September.
Bajío region and Lake Chapala
It corresponds to the northwestern part of the state, in its limits with Jalisco and Guanajuato, it has a temperate semi-dry climate, which is why it is considered part of the highlands.
Lake region
Perhaps it is the most representative because there are the wonderful lakes of Pátzcuaro, Cuitzeo and Zirahuen, majestic bodies of water surrounded by magnificent temperate forests.
Sierra region
Here you can appreciate the majesty of the Michoacan mountains covered with thick forests of oyameles; In many places you can taste exquisite trout dishes.
Hot land
Extensive warm depression between the two mountain ranges; it is a favorable place for the cultivation of a fantastic variety of fruits.
Coast
The state of Michoacán has a wide coastline bathed by the waters of the Pacific Ocean, where there are beautiful beaches and paradisiacal places.
Hydrographic slopes
There are three: the northern one that flows into the Lerma river and in the lakes of Cuitzeo Y Chapala; the great basin of the Balsas and the Pacific Ocean. Michoacán also has innumerable springs, both cold water and hot springs; the most famous are Los Azufres, on the western edge of the eastern region.
When traveling through the state, almost all the types of vegetation of our country are observed, from large oak, pine and fir forests typical of the eastern region and the highlands, low forests of the hot land region and semi-arid areas of the highlands forget the typical tropical vegetation.
Michoacán offers a fantastic number of ornamental species, many are exclusive to the state, such as orchids, natural jewels of great variety. In the capital, Morelia, there is a magnificent orchid garden with a sample of its orchid wealth.
The orography, diversity of climates and varied vegetation also make Michoacán a state with a large number of wild animal species. In its rich coastlines it is possible to fish and collect marine specimens; prawns and trout in the rivers; the famous white fish in the Magic Town of Pátzcuaro and a great variety of animals such as armadillos, coyotes, rabbits, foxes, even pumas.
