Uruapan
Mexico · Estado de Michoac�n de OcampoMX
City and municipality in Michoacán, Mexico
Uruapan del Progreso, simply known as Uruapan, is the second largest city in the Mexican state of Michoacán. It is located at the western edge of the Purépecha highlands, just to the east of the Tierra Caliente region. Since the colonial period, it has been an important city economically due to its location. The city was conquered by the Spanish in 1522, when the last Purépecha ruler fled the Pátzcuaro area to here. The modern city was laid out in 1534 by Friar Juan de San Miguel. It played an important role in the War of Independence, and was the capital of Michoacán during the French Intervention. Today it is the center of Mexico's avocado growing region, with most of the crop distributed from here nationally and internationally.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 334,749
- Coordinates
- 19.411, -102.056
- Timezone
- America/Mexico_City
- Elevation
- 1622 m
Overview of Uruapan
Uruapan is a busy regional city in Estado de Michoac�n de Ocampo, Mexico. The headcount is close to 334,749. It sits at about 1,622 m above sea level. Handy context when you build an itinerary. Our data highlights sports and nature above everything else. Because it is northern-hemisphere, timing matters.
Things to do in Uruapan
Sports in Uruapan
(3)Sports in Uruapan covers Hiking, Hiking Trails and Walking Trails. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Straight from the activity profile stored for Uruapan.
Nature in Uruapan
(2)Nature in Uruapan covers National Parks and Volcanoes. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Straight from the activity profile stored for Uruapan.
Best time to visit Uruapan
Walking and nature outings are most comfortable in April to June and September to October.
Getting there & around
Getting to Uruapan rarely needs a car — connections and city transport do the work. The local time zone is America/Mexico_City.
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Places near Uruapan that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Uruapan known for?
- Uruapan is mainly a destination for sports and nature, set in Estado de Michoac�n de Ocampo, Mexico with around 334,749 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Uruapan?
- You can plan around Hiking, Hiking Trails, Walking Trails, National Parks and Volcanoes in Uruapan. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Uruapan?
- Walking and nature outings are most comfortable in April to June and September to October.
- Where is Uruapan located?
- Administratively, Uruapan sits in Estado de Michoac�n de Ocampo, Mexico — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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