Morelia, Colonial state capital in Guayangareo Valley, Mexico
Morelia spreads across the valley between Chiquito and Grande rivers at 1,920 meters elevation, with pink stone buildings marking its historic center.
Founded in 1541 as Valladolid, the city changed its name to Morelia in 1828 to honor independence leader José María Morelos y Pavón.
The Universidad Michoacana de San Nicolás de Hidalgo, established in 1540, stands as the second oldest institution of higher education in the Americas.
The General Francisco Mujica International Airport connects the city to major destinations while an extensive road network links to Mexico City and Guadalajara.
The cathedral organ contains 4,600 pipes and hosts an annual music festival, making it a central point for classical music performances in Mexico.
Location: Morelia Municipality
Inception: May 18, 1541
Elevation above the sea: 1,920 m
Website: http://morelia.gob.mx
GPS coordinates: 19.70278,-101.19222
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:17
Morelia Cathedral
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Zoológico Benito Juárez
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Monument to Morelos on Janitzio Island
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Fuente de las Tarascas
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Barranca del Cupatitzio National Park
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Michoacán-Guanajuato volcanic field
60.7 km
Basilica of Nuestra Señora de la Salud, Pátzcuaro
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Convento de Yuriria
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Peralta
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Palacio de Gobierno de Michoacán
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Huandacareo
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Zacapu Lagoon
63.8 km
Ihuatzio
47.2 km
Templo del señor del Hospital
96.4 km
Morelos
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Iglesia de San Miguel Arcángel (Uriangato)
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Best Western Plus Posada de Don Vasco
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Parroquia Antigua
96.6 km
Puente de Piedra de Acámbaro
62.4 km
Monumento a los Constructores
2.6 km
Punzo family
57.4 km
Ex Convento de Santa Ana
41.5 km
Capilla de la Virgen de Guadalupe, Morelia
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Casa de Morelos
328 m
Zona Arqueológica de San Felipe-Zirahuato
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Papalotzin Mariposario
90.3 km
Mini Réplica De La Basílica De Guadalupe
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