HomeProtected Areas
Lago de Camécuaro
Michoacán
About Lago de Camécuaro
Lago de Camécuaro National Park. This National Park is located in the city of Tangancícuaro de Arista in Michoacán. The lake is popular because of its crystal clear water an...
How to get there?
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Most important locality
Tangancícuaro and Zamora, Michoacán.
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Airport
Morelia International Airport - General Francisco J. Múgica
References and Transportation
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Ways to get there
Morelia- Guadalajara highway, Zamora section, 14 kilometers from the city of Zamora, Michoacan.
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Transportation facilities
Private car and public transportation: Bus Route Zamora -Tangancícuaro leaving from the Zamora bus station.
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Mobility within the protected area
Walking tour without guides.
How to get there?
References and Transportation
- Ways to get there
Morelia- Guadalajara highway, Zamora section, 14 kilometers from the city of Zamora, Michoacan.
- Transportation facilities
Private car and public transportation: Bus Route Zamora -Tangancícuaro leaving from the Zamora bus station.
- Mobility within the protected area
Walking tour without guides.
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Schedules
Every day of the year.
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Entrance fee
In accordance with the provisions of the Federal Law of Rights for the current fiscal year
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Average weather in the area
Tempering
Protected Area map
View map
Activities and recommendations
Activities
- Ancient cave paints
- Archaeological and historic sites
- Bird watching
Recommendations
- All year round is recommended to visit the Protected Area.
- It is recommended to be well covered, boots, jeans, long sleeves in winter season. Clothing to enter the water for water recreation.
Services
Services within the PA
Arbors
Kioscos
Restaurants
Toilets
Lodging near the PA
Hotels
Food service near the PA
Drinks
Mexican snacks
Snacks
Typical food
Available services in the nearest locality to the PA
Banks
Basic health services
Cellular phone coverage
Grocery stores
Hospital services
Library
Museum
Pharmacy
Stores
Nearest locality to the PA
Tangancícuaro and Zamora, Michoacán.
Admission fee
Protected Area entrance fee
In accordance with the provisions of the Federal Law of Rights for the current fiscal year
More about Lago de Camécuaro
Interesting facts
Camecuaro means 'place of the hidden bitterness' because, according to legend, a Purepecha princess was kidnapped by a sacrilegious priest, ...
Attractions
Water body and gallery forest.
Representative species of PA
Canyon Tree Frog (Hyla arenicolor), Crevice Swift (Sceloporus torquatus), Inca Dove (Columbina inca), Golden Vireo (Vireo hypochryseus), Bla...
You can see more representative species of Lago de Camécuaro on the web site
Representative Species of PA
Representative Species of PA
Canyon Tree Frog (Hyla arenicolor), Crevice Swift (Sceloporus torquatus), Inca Dove (Columbina inca), Golden Vireo (Vireo hypochryseus), Black-headed Grosbeak (Pheucticus melanocephalus), Montezuma bald cypress (Taxodium mucronatum), Humboldt's Willow (Salix humboldtiana)
Visitor regulations
Follow these indications to conserve the Protected Area
1. Do not light bonfires or fires near the vegetation.
2. Do not bring food or beverages into the lake.
3. Correct disposal of sol...
Visitor regulations
Protected Area Regulations
Visitor regulations in the Protected Area
1. Do not light bonfires or fires near the vegetation.
2. Do not bring food or beverages into the lake.
3. Correct disposal of solid waste
4. Cordial behavior with park personnel
5. Pets may enter the park on a leash
Contact
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PA office address
Camino del lago, sin número, carretera Morelia- Guadalajara, fracción Zamora C.P. 59750, Tangancícuaro, Michoacán.
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Phone
+52 355 553 34 53
