This photo journal, and it's companion photo journal http://www.worldisround.com/articles/363634/, are part of the Morelia & area series. They feature the neighboring wood carving towns of Cuanajo & Tupataro which are located just east of Patzcuaro. The two together make a wonderful day trip from patzcuaro or Morelia.

CUANAJO: The charming town of Cuanajo (kwa-NA-ho), is the 2nd largest town in the municipality of Patzcuaro. This Purépecha town of about 12,000 residents is world famous for its brightly painted ... (more)