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No. 4588 · Mexico · Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean

Cuitzeo

19.97°N 101.14°W · 1,837 m

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Overview

Cuitzeo is one of Mexico's designated Pueblos Mágicos, offering a charming colonial center with a remarkable 16th-century Augustinian monastery. The town sits on the shores of Lago Cuitzeo, a large shallow lake where visitors can rent kayaks and canoes for peaceful paddling.

Architecture · Day Trips · Festivals · History · Nature

Before you go

Connectivity

WiFi is available at Hotel Partenon, but connectivity elsewhere in town is limited.

Culture

Cuitzeo celebrates several local festivals throughout the year. Basket weaving remains an active traditional craft practiced by local artisans.

Money

Cash is the primary payment method in Cuitzeo. The bus station and smaller establishments do not accept cards.

Transport

Terminal Primera Plus Cuitzeo handles most bus departures. Only cash is accepted for tickets, which are sold first-come, first-served.

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