Two Completely Unexpected Sights in URUAPAN, MICHOACÁN, MEXICO

This wasn't our first time visiting URUAPAN, MICHOACÁN - we were first here in 2013. However, we can safely say there were two things to see in Uruapan which we weren't expecting to come across in our travels...

It's true: Uruapan is one of our favorite places to visit in Michoacán. In fact, this city sort of reminds us of some famous colonial towns in Mexico, but without all the visitors.

TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Intro.
00:38 - A Narrow-Minded Idea
02:26 - Our Daily Bread
04:37 - Mercado de Antojitos
05:33 - Regional Michoacán Food - Aporreadillo
07:07 - Advice of Locals
08:25 - Grazing on Guisados
10:15 - Scenes From the City

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[zulemarodriguez]

I am from Uruapan and watching this video brought me a lot of memories. I live in Visalia, California since ‘98 and haven’t been back to Uruapan since then. Love your video!

[marthelemieux]

What à nice town. Beautiful shots in the market and the blue sky. Thanks for brigning Mexico in my Montréal flat.

[siouxnoff]

I enjoyed this video, it looks like a cute town to visit.

[chayanflores]

Me encantaría poder estar de nuevo en mi bello Uruapan 😍 gracias por este hermoso video muy pronto lo voy a lograr

[RickRackTravels]

And a BIG ‘oh yeah’ on those potato croquettes! Awesomeness 😍

[rivera]

I was born here in uruapan I went last year . I only go like once a year . But this year I haven’t gone yet .
I’m probably going this December, I recommend next time u go to uruapan go in December it’s very nice they decorate everything it’s beautiful.

[williamtaylor]

At the 5:25 time stamp of the video it was nice to see all the local food vendors yelling to get your attention and handing out their menus for both your autographs. You guys are like "Rock Stars" in that little town, lol.
All kidding aside, where did you guys end up staying during your visit in Uruapan?

[francieanneriley]

Ahhh, bolillo! These football shaped rolls are a staple. In Sayulita there is still a man who carries a basket of bolillo on his head and a luggage-rack type of stand over his shoulder and he walks over the hill on Calle Libertad, down to Ave Revolution and stops at the bridge where he sells the rest. Along his walk you see, he calls out a baritone bo-li-yo to entice residents and workers he passes to come out and buy his rolls. Every day. He did it again today! 6 pesos, good deal. ours are 8. lol tourist town.

[RickRackTravels]

Oh my goodness …. that wafer thin house was soooo cute, bummer it was closed when you went. (It reminded me [Raquel] of something from Harry Potter. Love it 😍 The aporreasdillo looks so interesting- it’s now on our must try list. Thanks for showing us around - loved the wee park at the end

[alejandrarueda]

We family over there. Can wait to go again

[mjc]

Of course I enjoyed the whole video but my favorite spot was the park, my mom used to make potato cakes, which I think is the same as potato croquettes, except flattened like the Mexican version.Thank you two again for sharing your travels.

[roybradley]

Wonderful Thank you. I think I am gaining weight watching you two eat. The water park is very nice. Reminds me of the San Antonio river walk area in San Antonio, Texas it has been up graded and is looking nice again. I grew up there and used to love going there to walk the length of it and have a nice lunch.

[Vancouver_Dan]

Nice looking (and tasting) town! Why am I suddenly craving tater tots?

[Agustin-jomv]

Great video! I've really been wanting more videos on uruapan. I saw a lot of negative press, but I imagined it had to be great. Cool climate, lots of natural water, Mexican food, that's what I need. Haha.

[panchorancho]

I from Uruapan l been in USA for 26 years and l miss Uruapan .l never go there since I come here . again I miss my Uruapan michoacan

[platoon]

I buy my Kerrygold butter at most any Walmart in Mexico btw.

[azkane]

Have not seen anything new for a while. You have left Mexico for now? Always enjoy your adventures!

[Ieatsouls]

I’m just like your wife I’ll Goto the store and have me one while I shopping 🤣🤣

[williamtaylor]

Haven't seen a video from you guys in awhile. Hoping all is well with both of you.

[ELGARFIO]

I grew up there, beautiful city, and the people are very friendly, when you go to a house before greeting you they ask you, have you eaten yet?