The Purépechas settled on the north shore of Lake Cuitzeo. The Augustinians arrived and built an extraordinary convent to evangelize the region. Cuitzeo grew and today this peaceful Magical Town hides a festive heart under the apparent stillness, neighborhood by neighborhood.

The road route between Morelia and Cuitzeo is probably one of the most beautiful in the state. Built on the lake, the road seems to fly over the water. On the shore some fishermen work under the watchful eye of herons. The surface of the lake shines and reflects the neighboring hills. The picture in the morning seems unreal.

Lake Cuitzeo, the second largest in Mexico, has been the livelihood of thousands of people who live in its basin for centuries. Its importance is attested by the Purépecha ceremonial centers found. One of these centers, Tres Cerritos, stands next to the Magical Town of Cuitzeo, reminding us that this place always had symbolic relevance.

In 1549 the Augustinians chose Cuitzeo to locate the convent from which they would undertake the evangelization of this region. The magnificent convent complex of Santa María Magdalena today houses the Museo de la Estampa. The murals in the Indian chapel, the cloister and especially the magnificent chapter house demonstrate the great relevance of Cuitzeo in the evangelization of Michoacán. An unforgettable visit.