Patzcuaro

We took the Parhikuni line from the central bus station by Commercial. You can check the schedule here: http://www.parhikuni.com. Current fare is 431 pesos each way, a bit over $25 USD. It was nicer than any bus I've been on in the US. Clean, roomy, AC, DVD player. It took 4 hours to Uruapan. As others mentioned, you transfer to a (less nice) bus at the Uruapan bus station to Patzcuaro. It will get you there in 30-40 minutes. Honestly, I don't see the point of going to Patz unless you allow time for the town proper as well as taking a boat to Isla Janitizio in the lake, Santa Clara del Cobre, ruins at Tzintzuntzan, etc. We were there 4 days and still didn't do it justice.

If you are going up the side of the lake with Tzintzuntzan, make Quiroga your first stop. This shopping and carnitas mecca will not disappoint!

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