Isla de la Pacanda
Pacanda is a small island in Lake Patzcuaro in the central Mexican state of Michoacan. The island has a small village with about 400 residents. The island is a tranquil traditional hamlet known for its Purhepecha indigenous culture, particularly its strong Day of the Dead traditions.- Island
- …lies at an elevation of around 2,060 metres (6,770 feet)
- …is also known as “Isla Pacanda”
Places of Interest
Highlights include Monument to Morelos on Janitzio Island.
Monument to Morelos on Janitzio Island
Monument to Morelos on Janitzio Island is a work of art, which is situated 3½ km south of Isla de la Pacanda.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Janitzio and Oponguio.
Janitzio
Janitzio is an island on Lake Patzcuaro in the state of Michoacan.
Isla de la Pacanda
- Category: landform
- Location
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Latitude
19.60657° or 19° 36′ 24″ north
Longitude
-101.64902° or 101° 38′ 57″ west
Open location code
75FWJ942+J9
GeoNames ID
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In Other Languages
“Isla de la Pacanda” goes by many names.
- Spanish: “Isla de la Pacanda”
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