Paracho

Paracho is known as the world capital of the guitar. Its identity is deeply tied to lutherie, the handcrafting of guitars and other string instruments.

Michoacán's tourism ministry presents it as a Magical Town full of music, Purépecha tradition and instrument workshops. Paracho is a town of craft: its main attraction is not an archaeological site or monumental landscape but knowledge passed down for generations, from selecting and drying the wood to drawing, assembly, varnish, tuning and sound.

Recommended: tour luthier workshops, talk with artisans about woods and processes, buy instruments or accessories and listen to local music.

🌡️ ClimateTropical, dry summer

👥 PopulationN/D

📅 Designated2020

⛰️ Altitude550 m

How to get to Paracho

✈️ Nearest airport: Uruapan (UPN), about 93 km in a straight line.
🚗 From Colima: about 121 km in a straight line.
🚗 From Morelia: about 184 km in a straight line.

When to visit Paracho

Warm all year: the dry season (November to April) is the most comfortable time to visit; summer brings afternoon rain.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Paracho?

Paracho is a Magical Town in the state of Michoacán, 550 meters above sea level. It is about 121 km in a straight line from Colima and 184 km from Morelia.

What is the closest airport to Paracho?

The closest commercial airport is Uruapan (UPN), about 93 km in a straight line.

When is the best time to visit Paracho?

Warm all year: the dry season (November to April) is the most comfortable time to visit; summer brings afternoon rain.

Since when has Paracho been a Magical Town?

Paracho was designated a Pueblo Mágico (Magical Town) in 2020.

Which Magical Towns are near Paracho?

The closest are Cotija de la Paz, Michoacán (111 km), Santa Clara del Cobre, Michoacán (127 km) and Comala, Colima (128 km).