Michoacán · Mexico
Where to stay in Uruapan del Progreso
Uruapan del Progreso is a city in Michoacán, Mexico, home to about 335,000 people.
- Best months
- November to January
- Nearest airport
- UPN2 km · Uruapan - Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon International Airport
- Currency
- MXNpeso
- Time zone
- America/Mexico City
- Language
- Nahuatl, Spanish, Yucatec Maya
About
About Uruapan del Progreso
Uruapan del Progreso, simply known as Uruapan, is the second largest city in the Mexican state of Michoacán. It is located at the western edge of the Purépecha highlands, just to the east of the Tierra Caliente region.
Founded in 1533 by Fray Juan de San Migue, Uruapan is the second largest city in the state of Michoacan. The city's center has colonial architecture which contain Plateresque and Moorish elements. There are six historic neighborhoods of the city: San Miguel, San Pedro, San Francisco, Santa Maria Magdalena, San Juan Bautista and Santo Santiago, all of which have colonial-era chapels in their centers.
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Things to do
What to see and do in Uruapan del Progreso
Do
- Parque Nacional Barranca de Cupatitzio
- Tzarárcua Falls
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Where to stay
Hotels in Uruapan del Progreso
10 hotels within 25 km of the centre, as recorded in Wikidata. Each name links to its encyclopedia article where there is one.
| Hotel | Opened | From centre |
|---|---|---|
| Capital O Continental Ii OYO Rooms | 1.1 km | |
| Holiday Inn Uruapan | 2.3 km | |
| Hotel Mi Solar Centro | 1.6 km | |
| Hotel Pie de la Sierra | 4.1 km | |
| Hotel Real de Uruapan | 1.3 km | |
| Hotel Villa de Flores | 1.7 km | |
| Mansión del Cupatitzio | 2.9 km | |
| Nuevo Hotel Alameda de Uruapan | 1.3 km | |
| OYO Hotel Continental OYO Rooms | 0.5 km | |
| Plaza Uruapan Hotel | 1.6 km |
All 10 hotels in Uruapan del Progreso, with their history and operators
When to go
The best time to visit Uruapan del Progreso
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Uruapan del Progreso are November to January. April is the warmest month, with average highs of 34 °C; September is the wettest, with about 254 mm of rain.
Comfortable means average daytime high between 18 °C and 29 °C and under 80 mm of rain in the month. Averages for 1991–2020 over the surrounding area, a grid square about 50 km across, so a coast or a nearby mountain can make the town itself warmer or cooler. Data: CRU TS v4.10, Climatic Research Unit, University of East Anglia (Open Database License).
Getting there
Getting to Uruapan del Progreso: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Uruapan - Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon International Airport (UPN), about 2.2 km from the city centre in a straight line; General Francisco J. Mujica International Airport (MLM, 118 km) is also within reach.
Getting around
Taxis are plentiful in Uruapan and there are several sitios where they can be found waiting for passengers. Locals usually call for a taxi to come pick them up, so ask your hotel reception or concierge if they have a recommended taxi service and they will call one for you. Uber also works well in Uruapan and rates are generally cheaper than a taxi. There are also combis that will take you to nearby villages including Tingambato and Puruaran.
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UPN · Uruapan - Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon International Airport
MLM · General Francisco J. Mujica International Airport
Local knowledge
Eating, drinking and staying safe in Uruapan del Progreso
Eat
The city's cuisine is influenced not only by the various ethnic groups in the area but also migration from other parts of Michoacan. Typical dishes include corundas, churipo (a beef and vegetable stew), mutton barbacoa, carnitas, quesadillas with squash flowers, flour tamales, various flavors of sweet and spicy atole, hot chocolate, uchepos, sweet potatoes and plantains cooked in various ways and more. Behind the Huatápera there is a traditional food market which is open from the morning to late at night. There are others economical options on the adjacent street.
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Questions
Uruapan del Progreso: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Uruapan del Progreso?
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Uruapan del Progreso are November to January. April is the warmest month, with average highs of 34 °C; September is the wettest, with about 254 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Uruapan del Progreso?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Uruapan - Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon International Airport (UPN), about 2.2 km from the city centre in a straight line; General Francisco J. Mujica International Airport (MLM, 118 km) is also within reach.
What currency is used in Uruapan del Progreso?
peso (MXN).
Nearby
Destinations near Uruapan del Progreso
Sources: city facts from Wikidata and Wikipedia; airports from OurAirports; climate from CRU TS v4.10 (University of East Anglia Climatic Research Unit), 1991–2020 monthly means, 0.5° grid; places to stay, guest scores and amenities from each operator's own public pages. How this guide is made.