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!

Last Day in Guadalajara and on to Uruapan, Michoacan, Mexico

On our last day we focused on going to the Hospicio Cabanas. 

It was originally a workhouse, hospital, orphanage and almshouse. 

The highlight of the interior is a series of monumental frescoes by Jose Clemente Orozoco .

It incudes one of his most famed creations,

 the allegory of The Man of Fire (1936-39)

Hospicio Cabanas was made

 a Unesco World Heritage site in 1997. 

The Man of Fire

Pogo Exhibition

One piece called With a total lack of grace refers to people who have everything materially but are short of lack and not having to lose the parameter assessment of what they have. Way between worlds, installation created with seven thousand globes in three different sizes and made of plastic balls manufactured in China, plays with the idea that "the world is made in China that" since everything is built there. On the other hand, Dream talks about what builds the American dream to create a fantasy world, starts much oil and ends with a fictional war. Dream is created with using outdated

paper money meticulously cut and shaped into this fantasy world.

You can click HERE  to read about this interesting artist and his exhibition. 

Click to enlarge

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The next day we left early- said our goodbyes

and left our B and B ..... Casa Alebrijes

 Great place- an oasis in a busy city...

Now we're headed to Uruapan, Michoacan
Second biggest city in this state. It has a 
wonderful botanical garden that we wanted to see
and walk through. Here's a peek:

More will be posted tomorrow!
Adios!
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