Michoacán · México
Maravatío
Founded in 1540, with a 16th-century parish, haciendas and monarch butterfly sanctuaries nearby.
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What we know
Officially founded in 1540; the name comes from Purépecha “Marhabatio”, “precious place”.
Source: Wikipedia ↗Parish of San Juan Bautista (Baroque, 16th century), Hacienda de Pomoca (where Melchor Ocampo lived), Morelos Theatre and a viewpoint.
Source: Wikipedia ↗Buses to Mexico City, Morelia, Querétaro, Atlacomulco and Ciudad Hidalgo; the nearest airport is Morelia.
Source: Wikipedia ↗
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