{"id":68658,"date":"2024-05-14T19:07:45","date_gmt":"2024-05-14T21:07:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/?p=68658"},"modified":"2025-08-07T17:02:25","modified_gmt":"2025-08-07T19:02:25","slug":"lago-de-camecuaro-michoacan-mexico","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/lago-de-camecuaro-michoacan-mexico\/","title":{"rendered":"Lago de Cam\u00e9cuaro Michoacan: Mexico National Park"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Are you planning to visit Lake Camecuaro Michoacan?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>El Parque Nacional Lago de Cam\u00e9cuaro is one of my favorite natural places to visit in Michoacan Mexico. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I fell in love with the park for its Montezuma cypress whose roots shallowly crisscross the land that encompasses the lake. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plus the water color is gorgeous. Locals affectionately call Lago de Camecuaro &#8220;Blue Sky Underwater,&#8221; because of its color.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When I was planning to visit Lake Camecuaro, I couldn&#8217;t find a lot of information with the details I wanted to know about the lake, including what city to stay (the answer is Zamora).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So I wrote this guide which includes information about Lago de Camecuaro hotels and how to get there from Zamora. I&#8217;ve also included more details such as the best time to visit and things to do in Lago de Camecuaro Parque Nacional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lake Camecuaro is a magical spot, surrounded by incredible trees. It&#8217;s definitely worth going out of your way to visit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s discover everything you need to know to plan a trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/lago-de-camecuaro-michoacan-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A small part of the Lago de Camecuaro, Michoacan, surrounded by huge cypress trees with their large roots visible above the water.\" class=\"wp-image-68490\" srcset=\"https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/lago-de-camecuaro-michoacan-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/lago-de-camecuaro-michoacan-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/lago-de-camecuaro-michoacan-250x167.jpg 250w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/lago-de-camecuaro-michoacan-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/lago-de-camecuaro-michoacan-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/lago-de-camecuaro-michoacan.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id68658_b3b634-12 .kb-table-of-content-wrap{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id68658_b3b634-12 .kb-table-of-contents-title-wrap{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id68658_b3b634-12 .kb-table-of-contents-title{font-weight:regular;font-style:normal;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id68658_b3b634-12 .kb-table-of-content-wrap .kb-table-of-content-list{font-weight:regular;font-style:normal;margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;}<\/style>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to Do at Lago de Cam\u00e9cuaro<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Without a doubt, Lago de Cam\u00e9cuaro National Park is a gorgeous setting all on its own. I found its natural beauty to be similar to <a href=\"https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/huasteca-potosina-mexico\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"7766\">Huasteca Potosina<\/a>, a region full of waterfalls and rivers near San Luis Potos\u00ed Mexico.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And the vibrant Mexican party atmosphere reminded me of riding the <a href=\"https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/xochimilco-floating-gardens-mexico-city\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1043\">trajineras in Xochimilco near Mexico City<\/a>. Mix them together and in my opinion Lake Camecuaro melds into a fabulous, fun-filled Sunday afternoon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So let\u2019s look at the activities in Parque Nacional Lago de Cam\u00e9cuaro.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Take a Boat Ride<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/lago-camecuaro-michoacan-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Lago Camecuaro, Michoacan with cypress trees on the side and a red and yellow wooden boat with a group of people.\" class=\"wp-image-68493\" srcset=\"https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/lago-camecuaro-michoacan-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/lago-camecuaro-michoacan-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/lago-camecuaro-michoacan-250x167.jpg 250w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/lago-camecuaro-michoacan-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/lago-camecuaro-michoacan-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/lago-camecuaro-michoacan.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Probably the most popular thing to do in Lago de Camecuaro National Park is to take a boat ride. The medium sized red and yellow boats have shaded bench seating for about 10 people. The boat ride is led by a guide and a rower paddles from the back of the boat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Ride Bikes Around the National Park<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/bicycles-lago-de-camecuaro-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Green, blue, red and yellow bicyle carts with shades on top for two bikers and 2 kids with orange helmets on the seats in Lago de Camecuaro.\" class=\"wp-image-68497\" srcset=\"https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/bicycles-lago-de-camecuaro-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/bicycles-lago-de-camecuaro-667x500.jpg 667w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/bicycles-lago-de-camecuaro-250x188.jpg 250w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/bicycles-lago-de-camecuaro-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/bicycles-lago-de-camecuaro-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/bicycles-lago-de-camecuaro.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to a children\u2019s play area, there is a place to rent bikes inside the National Park.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The bikes are family style with space for two adults in the back and two kids in the front. The rental includes helmets for each person. It\u2019s a fun way to see the lake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Go Swimming<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The spring filled lake is great to refresh on a hot day. Although the water was a bit cold for me when I visited in early November, just after experiencing <a href=\"https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/patzcuaro-dia-de-muertos-michoacan\/\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"3\">Day of the Dead in Michoacan<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/cypress-tree-lago-camecuaro-michoacan-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"A bird signage stating that the water is 3.5 meters deep in front of a cypress tree in Lago Camecuaro, Michoacan.\" class=\"wp-image-68492\" srcset=\"https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/cypress-tree-lago-camecuaro-michoacan-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/cypress-tree-lago-camecuaro-michoacan-375x500.jpg 375w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/cypress-tree-lago-camecuaro-michoacan-188x250.jpg 188w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/cypress-tree-lago-camecuaro-michoacan-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/cypress-tree-lago-camecuaro-michoacan-640x853.jpg 640w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/cypress-tree-lago-camecuaro-michoacan-150x200.jpg 150w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/cypress-tree-lago-camecuaro-michoacan.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>But that didn\u2019t stop many young kids from swimming and jumping off platforms into the lake. I recommend bringing your bathing suit so you can decide once you are there. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are changing areas and restrooms around the lake and I noticed a few lifeguards when I visited on a Sunday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Admire the Trees in Parque Nacional Lago de Cam\u00e9cuaro<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most beautiful aspects of Lago de Camecuaro National Park are the trees. I noticed two species &#8211; a type of willow and Montezuma cypress.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"820\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/tree-camecuaro-lake-michoacan-820x1024.jpg\" alt=\"A cypress tree with big roots in front of Camecuaro Lake in Michoacan.\" class=\"wp-image-68494\" srcset=\"https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/tree-camecuaro-lake-michoacan-820x1024.jpg 820w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/tree-camecuaro-lake-michoacan-401x500.jpg 401w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/tree-camecuaro-lake-michoacan-200x250.jpg 200w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/tree-camecuaro-lake-michoacan-768x959.jpg 768w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/tree-camecuaro-lake-michoacan-150x187.jpg 150w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/tree-camecuaro-lake-michoacan.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 820px) 100vw, 820px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-theme-palette-7-background-color has-background\"><strong>Fun Fact &#8211; <\/strong>The Montezuma Cypress was named the national tree of Mexico in 1921.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Montezuma cypress was considered sacred in Mesoamerica and it\u2019s believed that its Nahuatl name, Ahuehuete, loosely translates to \u201cold water tree.\u201d I found myself admiring its web of roots grow near the surface as much as the leafy part of the tree.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"961\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/lago-camecuaro-michoacan-mexico-961x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Cypress tree with huge roots at Lago Camecuaro in Michoacan, Mexico.\" class=\"wp-image-68502\" srcset=\"https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/lago-camecuaro-michoacan-mexico-961x1024.jpg 961w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/lago-camecuaro-michoacan-mexico-469x500.jpg 469w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/lago-camecuaro-michoacan-mexico-235x250.jpg 235w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/lago-camecuaro-michoacan-mexico-768x819.jpg 768w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/lago-camecuaro-michoacan-mexico-150x160.jpg 150w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/lago-camecuaro-michoacan-mexico.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 961px) 100vw, 961px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>I read on one of the plaques at the lake that the Willow tree attracts lightning. Something to keep in mind if you visit during the rainy season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-theme-palette-7-background-color has-background\"><strong>Visiting Michoacan?<\/strong> Read about <a href=\"https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/santa-clara-del-cobre-michoacan\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"68732\">visiting Santa Clara del Cobre and its copper artisans<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Drink a Pi\u00f1a Loca<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Towards the end of my afternoon at the lake, I wandered over to one of the stands and ordered a pi\u00f1a loca (crazy pineapple).<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"816\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/pina-loca-camecuaro-michoacan-816x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Different fruits sticking out of a pineapple, also known as pina loca with the lake in the background at Camecuaro, Michoacan.\" class=\"wp-image-68491\" srcset=\"https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/pina-loca-camecuaro-michoacan-816x1024.jpg 816w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/pina-loca-camecuaro-michoacan-399x500.jpg 399w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/pina-loca-camecuaro-michoacan-199x250.jpg 199w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/pina-loca-camecuaro-michoacan-768x963.jpg 768w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/pina-loca-camecuaro-michoacan-150x188.jpg 150w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/pina-loca-camecuaro-michoacan.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 816px) 100vw, 816px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s a fun drink served in a pineapple with your choice of liquor (rum or tequila) blended with pineapple juice. What makes it crazy? All the snacks on top &#8211; pieces of pineapple, watermelon, jicama, and gummy worms were speared on toothpicks and sticking out of the top of the cocktail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-theme-palette-7-background-color has-background\"><strong>Ready to explore more of this beautiful country?<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/hidden-gems-mexico\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"69808\">Discover all of my favorite underrated destinations in Mexico<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Hire a Mariachi Band to Play a Few Songs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re visiting Lake Camecuaro Michoacan on a weekend, there may be a mariachi band or two wandering around. If so, you can ask them to play a song.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I didn\u2019t think to ask the rate when I was there, but I know mariachi in Mexico City goes for about 100-150 pesos per song. Although the rate is likely a bit lower at the lake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where to Stay to Visit Lake Camecuaro<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I chose to book a hotel in Zamora because there were more options. It was a good decision because staying in the center of town meant I had more restaurant options within walking distance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It also allowed me to walk around the city to visit the square and see the stunning stained glass windows at the Zamora Cathedral.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/zamora-michoacan-church-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Interior of church Zamora in Michoacan, depicting different statues at the walls.\" class=\"wp-image-68503\" srcset=\"https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/zamora-michoacan-church-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/zamora-michoacan-church-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/zamora-michoacan-church-250x167.jpg 250w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/zamora-michoacan-church-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/zamora-michoacan-church-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/zamora-michoacan-church.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-theme-palette-7-background-color has-background\"><strong>Tip:<\/strong> Visit the church in the late afternoon when the sun streams through the stained glass and reflects on the stone walls of the church.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is a hotel with a swimming pool located next to Lago de Camecuaro National Park. However, unless you have a car I think it feels a bit remote to stay there.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Restaurants in Zamora Michoacan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Since I mentioned being within walking distance to restaurants while staying in Zamora, I wanted to highlight a couple that I found.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to try the food of Michoacan and specifically Zamora, The Pink Panther (<a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/WUndi5yiu8yZwaMaA\" rel=\"noopener\">maps<\/a>) is a good option. For dinner I ordered the dish their signature dish, carne en su jugo (carne in its juices). And for dessert, chongos zamoranos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re craving something with more vegetables, La Zanahoria del Sol (<a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/vchnDB83UXTCngvj7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">maps<\/a>) caught my eye. It&#8217;s available for breakfast and lunch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Get to Lake Cam\u00e9cuaro from Zamora<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are a few options to get to Cam\u00e9cuaro Lake from Zamora. If you have a car the easiest way is to drive about 20 minutes to Lago de Cam\u00e9cuaro and pay 20 pesos to park for the day.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"706\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/church-zamora-michoacan-706x1024.jpg\" alt=\"An exterior view of Church Zamora in Michoacan on a sunny day.\" class=\"wp-image-68499\" srcset=\"https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/church-zamora-michoacan-706x1024.jpg 706w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/church-zamora-michoacan-345x500.jpg 345w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/church-zamora-michoacan-172x250.jpg 172w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/church-zamora-michoacan-768x1114.jpg 768w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/church-zamora-michoacan-1059x1536.jpg 1059w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/church-zamora-michoacan-150x218.jpg 150w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/church-zamora-michoacan.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 706px) 100vw, 706px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>You can also take a taxi to Cam\u00e9cuaro Lake from Zamora. My hotel in the center of town said it was about 170 pesos. If you are with a group this would be a great option because you can share the cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bus to Lago de Cam\u00e9cuaro from Zamora<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re traveling solo like me, the most affordable way to get to Lago de Cam\u00e9cuaro is by public transportation. Buses to Tangancicuaro leave from the Central bus station in Zamora (<a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/nhZGnvp1JkWEG1S59\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">maps<\/a>).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell the bus driver you\u2019re going to Lago de Cam\u00e9cuaro and they will drop you off along the highway. Then it\u2019s a 10 minute walk to the entrance of the national park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-theme-palette-7-background-color has-background\"><strong>Tip<\/strong>: A taxi from Zamora centro to the bus station costs about 70 pesos. Alternatively you can take a red and white colectivo van from <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/oawunp4HYLNwoHrNA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">this spot on maps<\/a> to the bus station for 10 pesos.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/how-to-get-to-camecuaro-lake-michoacan-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"A white van waiting for passengers going to Camecuaro Lake in Michoacan with a sign saying &quot;central directo&quot;.\" class=\"wp-image-68501\" srcset=\"https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/how-to-get-to-camecuaro-lake-michoacan-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/how-to-get-to-camecuaro-lake-michoacan-667x500.jpg 667w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/how-to-get-to-camecuaro-lake-michoacan-250x188.jpg 250w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/how-to-get-to-camecuaro-lake-michoacan-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/how-to-get-to-camecuaro-lake-michoacan-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/how-to-get-to-camecuaro-lake-michoacan.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The colectivo from Zamora centro to the bus station.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Food at Lake Camecuaro<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I fully expected to order food at Lake Camecuaro. I assumed it would probably be just okay and a little expensive. But when I got off the bus, the smell of grilled chicken stopped me in my tracks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/food-camecuaro-lake-michoacan-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Street Camecuaro Lake, Michoacan with food stalls, signages and people walking.\" class=\"wp-image-68488\" srcset=\"https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/food-camecuaro-lake-michoacan-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/food-camecuaro-lake-michoacan-667x500.jpg 667w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/food-camecuaro-lake-michoacan-250x188.jpg 250w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/food-camecuaro-lake-michoacan-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/food-camecuaro-lake-michoacan-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/food-camecuaro-lake-michoacan.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Between the road to the lake and the Oxxo at the corner, I met Oscar who sets up his grill around 7 am and sells chicken until he runs out. He also runs the afternoon cantina familiar behind his grill spot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even though I was ready to order, Osar insisted I try his homemade crema de coco, which adds a slight sweetness to the grilled chicken. He then suggested I buy drinks at the Oxxo nearby and I took him up on the offer while he prepared the half chicken.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/food-lago-camecuaro-michoacan-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Close up of a man grilling chicken at Lago Camecuaro in Michoacan.\" class=\"wp-image-68496\" srcset=\"https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/food-lago-camecuaro-michoacan-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/food-lago-camecuaro-michoacan-667x500.jpg 667w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/food-lago-camecuaro-michoacan-250x188.jpg 250w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/food-lago-camecuaro-michoacan-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/food-lago-camecuaro-michoacan-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/food-lago-camecuaro-michoacan.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I highly recommend you seek out Oscar\u2019s chicken, which is served with tortillas and salsa. But if you want something different, there are a handful of restaurants as well as a small convenience store selling drinks and beer at the entrance to Lago de Camecuaro.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also order food and drinks inside the lake grounds. In fact I thoroughly enjoyed a pi\u00f1a loca drink.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best Time to Visit Lake Camecuaro Mexico<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I think the best time to visit Lake Camecuaro is in the Fall. But to be honest, Lago de Cam\u00e9cuaro National Park is nice to visit any time of year. There are a few weather seasons to keep in mind for your visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/camecuaro-michoacan-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"A big colorful sign of the letters of Camecuaro in Michoacan.\" class=\"wp-image-68500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/camecuaro-michoacan-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/camecuaro-michoacan-700x466.jpg 700w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/camecuaro-michoacan-250x166.jpg 250w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/camecuaro-michoacan-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/camecuaro-michoacan-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/camecuaro-michoacan.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>While April and May are the hottest months, the lake is cool and refreshing. You may want to avoid visiting during <a href=\"https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/rainy-season-in-mexico\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"8445\">Mexico\u2019s rainy season<\/a> (June-September). Although typically the rainy season only brings afternoon showers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As far as the time of day, I recommend visiting Lago de Camecuaro in the morning so that you can decide how long you want to stay before the park closes at 5 pm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to take pictures of the lake while it\u2019s calm and possibly with mist rising from the water, you will need to arrive soon after they open.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Should You Visit Lake Camecuaro on a Weekday or Weekend?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The best day of the week to visit Lake Camecuaro in Mexico depends on what you\u2019re looking for. Since I was traveling solo, I visited Lake Camecuaro on a Sunday.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"756\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/camecuaro-lake-michoacan-756x1024.jpg\" alt=\"A cypress tree and a boat with people in Camecuaro Lake, Michoacan.\" class=\"wp-image-68489\" srcset=\"https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/camecuaro-lake-michoacan-756x1024.jpg 756w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/camecuaro-lake-michoacan-369x500.jpg 369w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/camecuaro-lake-michoacan-185x250.jpg 185w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/camecuaro-lake-michoacan-768x1041.jpg 768w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/camecuaro-lake-michoacan-1134x1536.jpg 1134w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/camecuaro-lake-michoacan-150x203.jpg 150w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/camecuaro-lake-michoacan.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 756px) 100vw, 756px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>I knew it would be full of Mexican families enjoying the day around the lake with food and drinks, which really added to the atmosphere for me. Plus there were the mariachi bands!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I made the same decision when I visited the blue pools near Taxco. While sometimes it&#8217;s best to avoid weekends, sometimes in Mexico it&#8217;s the best day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although if you\u2019re looking for a more peaceful day at the lake, you should visit during the week when there are fewer people. Saturdays are likely less busy than Sundays but still full of activity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep in mind, Lago de Camecuaro National Park is closed on Mondays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-theme-palette-7-background-color has-background\"><strong>Tip:<\/strong> If you visit during the week there may be less food and drink options near the park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final Thoughts about Lago de Cam\u00e9cuaro<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I thoroughly enjoyed spending the day at Lago de Cam\u00e9cuaro. It&#8217;s truly one of the most beautiful places I&#8217;ve seen in Mexico.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have the time while exploring the state of Michoacan, I highly recommend adding Parque Nacional Lago de Cam\u00e9cuaro to your list of places to visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Questions About Visiting Lake Camecuaro<\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1715720203587\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Where is Lake Camecuaro?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Lake Camecuaro is located in the state of Michoac\u00e1n near the town of Tanganc\u00edcuaro de Arista. Although many people opt to visit Lake Camecuaro from Zamora Michoac\u00e1n which is about 25 minutes away. <\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1715720227652\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">What time does Lago de Cam\u00e9cuaro open?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Lago de Cam\u00e9cuaro opens at 9 am. The National Park is open Tuesday &#8211; Sunday from 9 am to 5 pm.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1715720232367\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">What is the legend of Lago de Cam\u00e9cuaro?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The legend of Lago de Cam\u00e9cuaro tells the story of Huanita, a Purepecha princess, who was kidnapped by a priest. The legend says that she cried so much that her tears formed Lake Cam\u00e9cuaro which means \u201cPlace of Hidden Bitterness.\u201d<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you planning to visit Lake Camecuaro Michoacan? El Parque Nacional Lago de Cam\u00e9cuaro is one of my favorite natural places to visit in Michoacan Mexico. I fell in love with the park for its Montezuma cypress whose roots shallowly crisscross the land that encompasses the lake. Plus the water color is gorgeous. Locals affectionately&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":68490,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_coblocks_attr":"","_coblocks_dimensions":"","_coblocks_responsive_height":"","_coblocks_accordion_ie_support":"","_kad_blocks_custom_css":"","_kad_blocks_head_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_body_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_footer_custom_js":"","_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"hide","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"_kad_post_classname":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-68658","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-mexico"],"taxonomy_info":{"category":[{"value":3,"label":"Mexico"}]},"featured_image_src_large":["https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/lago-de-camecuaro-michoacan-1024x683.jpg",1024,683,true],"author_info":{"display_name":"Julien Casanova","author_link":"https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/author\/julienne617\/"},"comment_info":0,"category_info":[{"term_id":3,"name":"Mexico","slug":"mexico","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":3,"taxonomy":"category","description":"I love spending time in Mexico! 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