This is a town located in the northwest part of the state of Michoacan, and is the municipality of the same name; Tlalpujahua, is so called because they form the words "Tlalli" (ground) and "Poxohuac" (spongy thing) that together can be interpreted as beautiful and rich region in the mountains, in Nahuatl language.This place is founded on a past prehispanic that retains some features. Its first settlers were Mazahua indigenous or mazahuatl. The story goes that before the arrival of the Spaniards, this town was a sticking point because it is located in the midst of what were two empires. The Tarasco and Azteca After the conquest, gold veins were discovered and silver, transforming the quiet life of the place, making mining town. Tlalpujahua, has been named "Magic Town", its architectural wealth is part of what has earned this nomination. He has also been a location for TV shows and movies in the United States and Mexico.

In Tlalpujahua almost every month There is a festival from February starts with the Carnival celebrations Mazahua and the Lord on the Mount; March Easter celebrations are really interesting; June is the feast of St. Peter the Apostle, here performed the Dance of the Flyers, it is said that these are before the Papantla Flyers; in July, the feast of Our Lady of Carmen and other festivities are beautiful. In Tlalpujahua, you can find many hosting services, discounts and places to get food, you can not miss its gastronomy especially in desserts such as bread heck of Tlacotepec, canned fruits, bread of pulque Real, head of beef and barbecue, and huchepos corundas spoon. Their crafts are extraordinary as the feather art, the things done in "grosgrain", which is a plant fiber used to form mosaics , ceramics, things carved in stone and metalwork do not stop buying Christmas spheres! Activities in Tlalpujahua Magic TownEcotourism, historical and architectural walks, outdoor, handmade Christmas shopping areas.

You can take a historical journey to begin this Sanctuary is one of the most beautiful temples to be built in the middle of the seventeenth century . Its interior decoration is unique in Michoacan, both this site and the temples of Tlalpujahua and Guadalupe (Morelia) were made by a craftsman from Tlalpujahua in 1905. Another interesting place is the Convent, where you can admire the history and art of the century painting XVII; Carmen, are the remains of a temple where he was painted on an adobe wall image of the Virgen del Carmen, is located east of the town.Tlalpujahuilla, started its construction in 1939, the interior is styled, this was conducted by the village children, here the main activity of the inhabitants engaged in carved quarry reflected. La Mina "Two stars", was discovered in 1899, was the first gold producer in the world between 1908 and 1913, was exploited by French and British companies, gave a boom in the use of electricity, telegraph and telephone, today it is a place to stroll and has the Tech Museum, one of the few in this matter in the country. The parish of San Pedro and San Pablo (today "Sanctuary of Our Lady of Carmen) is another place to visit but its location makes it stand out as the prominent land where it is located makes it visible from any angle of the town, Tlalpujahua even from nearby places. Presa Brocman, this place is the site for camping, biking, boating, skiing and ecotourism, is 15 minutes from Tlalpujahua, this dam is shared withthe municipality of El Oro State of Mexico. elsewhere the same type is the Campo del Gallo, also known as the Rayon National Park, here is an abundant forest where you can see birds and diversity of vegetation, it is a historic place where you can also take leisurely and relaxing walks in addition to organizing a delicious picnic. Finally you, the Museum was the home of the brothers Lopez Rayon, that tell the story in terms of mining and the people.

Town can be reached via the motorway -Toluca Mexico until Morelia and then follow the signs to Tlalpujahua, if you come from the city of Mexico. From other points it is best to get to Morelia and then from there to Tlalpujahua.