Uruapan and the Botanical Garden....a National Park.

We arrived and checked into

the Maison del Cupatitzio. 

It is named for the Cupatitzio river that

runs through the park and also provides

electricity to the city.

There are so many water features and

the sound of water permeates the entire park

The Federal Government bought the park and the

surrounding mountain area ( 1315 acres ) in 1938.

In 1979 about 44 acres were transferred to the city

to protect and preserve the atmosphere, the climate

and the Cupatitzio river itself.

Numerous bridges span the river.

No two fountains are the same. 

Lush greenery everywhere.

It's amazing to recognize the little plants we

grow inside our homes becoming huge

plants in their natural environment.

The river dominates the park.

Fabulous and imaginative designs for water.

Someone was kind enough to take our photo.

I wondered why an altar would be on a tree...

Then we watched several men dive into pools... 

Bird of Paradise in a watery paradise.

Lunchtime at the mercado...

Russell had Enchiladas with chicken and mole sauce.

Now we are off on another bus to Zihuatanejo in Guerro.

More photos etc tomorrow! Ole!