Oponguio

Oponguio is a small Purhepecha village on the shores of Lake Patzcuaro in the state of Michoacan, Mexico. It is the site of a modern mezcal distillery.

Photo: Marco Cano Exp, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Pacanda.

Pacanda

Photo: LBM1948, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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.

Oponguio

Also known as: “Opongio”
Location: Lake Patzcuaro, Michoacan, Pacific Coast, Mexico, North America
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Latitude

19.6445° or 19° 38′ 40″ north

Longitude

-101.6498° or 101° 38′ 59″ west

Open location code

75FWJ9V2+Q3

Wikidata ID

Q14228099

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