| Morelia is the capital of the state
of Michoacán.
FOOD
Local favorites include corundas (tortillas) and uchepos,
tamales prepared with tender fresh corn.
HISTORY
Founded in 1541, the original name was that of 'Valladolid'
as the Spanish Virrey Don Antonio de Mendoza christened after
the city of the same name in Spain. Later it was renamed 'Morelia'
as tribute to Mexico's hero José
María Morelos, a priest and insurgent who led the
movement for national independence in the early 1800s.
NEARBY
Highway #37 connects Morelia to the Pacific coast, reducing
travel time from 12 hours to four.
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