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Tacámbaro de Codallos, known as the “Balcony of Tierra Caliente”, is a Magical Town located in the heart of Michoacán. Its name, of Purepecha origin, comes from the word “Tacamba”, which means “Place of Palms”, in reference to the izote palms, whose flowers are edible. This picturesque place is characterized for being a point of climatic intersection due to its geography: in its Main Square there is a temperate climate, while to the north the cold climate prevails and to the south, the warm climate, all this in the same locality.

Tacámbaro not only stands out for its impressive natural beauty and privileged climate, but also for its rich history and cultural heritage. Also known as the “Heroic City”, Tacámbaro has witnessed important historical and cultural events. A fascinating example is the Sanctuary of the Virgin of Fatima, which houses the “Refugee Virgins”, images brought from Poland, Hungary, Lithuania and Cuba when the Catholic religion was persecuted in those countries. This sanctuary is the only one of its kind in Mexico and houses a replica of the Holy Sepulcher.

Tacámbaro’s natural environment offers spectacular scenery, such as the Alberca del Rey Tacamba, a sacred lake formed in the crater of an extinct volcano, surrounded by lush vegetation and shrouded in local legends. The city is also the birthplace of the famous song “Adiós, Mariquita Linda”, composed by Marcos A. Jiménez from Tacambaro, which highlights the cultural importance of this town.