Why go
- City of Michoacán, Mexico.
- Served by General Francisco J. Mujica International Airport (MLM).
History
Morelia is the capital and most populous city of the Mexican state of Michoacán. Situated in the Guayangareo Valley in the north-central part of the state, it is the municipal seat of the municipality of Morelia. The main pre-Hispanic cultures here were the Purépecha and the Matlatzinca, but no major cities were founded in the valley during this time. The Spanish took control of the area in the 1520s. The Spanish under Viceroy Antonio de Mendoza founded a settlement here in 1541 with the name of Valladolid, which became rival to the nearby city of Pátzcuaro for dominance in Michoacán. In 1580, this rivalry ended in Valladolid's favor, and it became the capital of the viceregal province. After the Mexican War of Independence, the city was renamed Morelia in honor of José María Morelos, who hailed from the city. In 1991, the city was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its well-preserved historical buildings and layout of the historic center. It is tradition to name people born on September 30 after the city.
Restaurants & places to go
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-23:00 Features: takeaway · 30 Guillermo Prieto, Morelia, 58000 · burgerking.com.mx
Salad, Chicken, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-20:00, Sa 10:00-19:00 Features: takeaway, step-free access · 555 Calzada Ventura Puente, Morelia, 58260 · opps.mx
Restaurant · Platillos selectos de varias partes del mundo · 628 Santiago Tapia
Japanese, Mexican, Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Th 14:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 14:00-22:00; Su 14:00-18:00 · local 4 Antigua carretera a Pátzcuaro · facebook.com
Mexican, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 8:00-17:00; Sa 8:30-16:30; Su 9:00-14:00 · 87 Calle Isidro Huarte, Morelia, 58000 · facebook.com
Coffee Shop, Sandwich, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 08:30-22:00; Su 08:30-17:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 12 Calle Guillermo Marconi, Morelia · cocolbistro.com
Asian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 13:30-01:00 · 1675 Calle Artilleros de 1847, 58260 · grupomrl.com.mx
Grill, Mexican, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-3:00 · 600 Calle Bartolomé de las Casas, Morelia, 58000 · m.facebook.com
Italian Pizza, Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-21:00 · 232 - Int 1 Calle Fuente de Villalongín, 58088 · realartesanal.odoo.com
Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-22:00
Ice Cream · Glacier atypique · 1017 Avenida Francisco I Madero, Morelia, 58000
Chicken, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-18:30 · 232 Calle Fuente de Villalongín, 58088 · xn--elpollocosteo-tkb.com
Regional, Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:30-18:00 · Avenida Escuadrón 201, Morelia, 58140 · onebiox.com
Sandwich, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
American, Restaurant · American restaurant
Tex-Mex, Restaurant · Tex-Mex restaurant
Cafe · Opening hours: We-Sa 09:00-16:00; Su 09:00-14:00; Mo 09:00-16:00 · 43 Calle Juan de Dios Peza, Morelia, 58090 · facebook.com
Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:30-20:00 Features: vegetarian options · 192 Calle Andrés Quintana Roo, Morelia, 58000 · facebook.com
Frozen Yogurt, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-20:00 · 82 Calle Manuel José Othón, Morelia, 58090
Seafood, Fish, Restaurant · Seafood/Fish restaurant · mariscoselnavegante.com.mx
Brazilian, Restaurant · Brazilian restaurant
Sushi, Restaurant · Sushi restaurant
Chinese, Restaurant · Chinese restaurant
Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant
Breakfast, Dessert, Coffee Shop, Cafe · Breakfast/Dessert cafe · Calle Amado Nervo, Morelia
NorteñA Mexicana, Restaurant · NorteñA Mexicana restaurant
Steak House, Restaurant · Steak House restaurant
Food Court · Opening hours: 24/7
Burger, Hot Dog, Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Su 14:30-22:15 · 715 Calle Lago de Cuitzeo, Morelia, 58020 · facebook.com
Restaurant · Restaurant végétarien Features: vegetarian options
Japanese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 13:00-19:00 · 169 Mariano Elizaga
Mexican, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 9:00-17:00; Sa-Su 9:00-18:00 · 134 Ramón López Velarde Nte, Morelia, 58090 · carnitasdonraul.com
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 9:30-20:30; Sa 10:00-21:00 · 439 Calle Padre Lloreda, Morelia, 58000 · instagram.com
Pizza, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Ice Cream · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-21:00 · 39 C. Luis G. Urbina, Morelia, 58090
Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:00 Features: takeaway
Regional, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-18:00 · 1355 Cuautla, Morelia, 58040
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Th 14:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 14:00-22:00 · 494 Calle Ignacio Rayón, Morelia, 58000 · facebook.com
Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 17:00-21:30 · Calle Abasolo, Morelia, 58000
Seafood, Restaurant · Seafood restaurant · Juan de Alvarado
Sushi, Restaurant · Sushi restaurant
Chinese, Restaurant · Chinese restaurant
Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant
Burger, Hot Dog, Crepe, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 20:00-18:00 · m.facebook.com
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:30-23:00
196 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →
Airports
General Francisco J. Mujica International Airport (MLM) 25 km to the centre
Morelia, MIC, MX — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 7 airlines (Volaris, AeroMéxico, Aeromar, American Airlines…) · direct flights to 7 destinations incl. Dallas-Fort Worth, Mexico City, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 7 airlines, 7 direct destinations
- Volaris Y4 (A319, A320) · 3 routes: Chicago, Los Angeles, Tijuana
- AeroMéxico AM (737-800, ERJ) · 2 routes: Mexico City*, San Francisco
- Aeromar VW (ATR) · 1 route: Mexico City
- American Airlines AA (ERJ-145) · 1 route: Dallas-Fort Worth*
- British Airways BA (ERJ-145) · 1 route: Dallas-Fort Worth*
- United Airlines UA (ERJ) · 1 route: Houston*
- US Airways US (ERJ-145) · 1 route: Dallas-Fort Worth
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Pátzcuaro - Purépecha Airport 42 km to the centre
Pátzcuaro, MIC, MX
Aeródromo Sofía 97 km to the centre
Irapuato, GUA, MX
Where to stay
C. de Galeana 271, Centro histórico de Morelia, 58000 Morelia, Mich., Mexico · alondramorelia.com
C. La Corregidora 332, Centro histórico de Morelia, 58000 Morelia, Mich., Mexico · nanavida.com
C. de Rayón 50, Centro histórico de Morelia, 58000 Morelia, Mich., Mexico · hotelboutiquerayon50.top
Ignacio Zaragoza 90, Centro histórico de Morelia, 58000 Morelia, Mich., Mexico · hoteldelasoledad.com
C. Manuel Carpio 21, Vista Bella, 58090 Morelia, Mich., Mexico · majahotel.com
C. Patzimba 201, Vista Bella, 58090 Morelia, Mich., Mexico · villamontana.com.mx
Av Francisco I. Madero Pte 485, Centro, 58000 Morelia, Mich., Mexico · oyorooms.com
Av Montaña Monarca 1000, Centro Comercial Altozano, Av Montaña Monarca, Ejido del Monte, 58093 Morelia, Mich., Mexico · fiestainn.com
Av Acueducto 344, Chapultepec Nte., 58260 Morelia, Mich., Mexico · mansionsolishotel.com
La, Camelina 830, San José del Cerrito, 58341 Morelia, Mich., Mexico · casaenelcampo.com.mx
C. Aquiles Serdán 744, Centro histórico de Morelia, 58000 Morelia, Mich., Mexico · hotel-portico.com.mx
C. W. A. Mozart 380, La Loma, 58290 Morelia, Mich., Mexico · casadelaloma.com
Portal Matamoros 98, Centro, 58000 Morelia, Mich., Mexico · casagrandemorelia.com.mx
Perif. Paseo de la República 2938, Col, Cinco de Diciembre, 58280 Morelia, Mich., Mexico · gammahoteles.com
Ave. Ventura Puente, Perif. Paseo de la República Esq, Félix Ireta, 58070 Morelia, Mich., Mexico · grandcantalagua.com
Av Francisco I. Madero Ote 94-Planta Alta, Centro histórico de Morelia, 58000 Morelia, Mich., Mexico · hherencia.com
Av Francisco I. Madero Ote 313, Centro histórico de Morelia, 58000 Morelia, Mich., Mexico · hotel-alameda.com.mx
Av Francisco I. Madero Ote 137, Centro histórico de Morelia, 58000 Morelia, Mich., Mexico · hotelcasamadero.mx
C. Guerrero 153, Centro histórico de Morelia, 58000 Morelia, Mich., Mexico · hotelboutiquemaria.com
Av Acueducto 197, Centro histórico de Morelia, 58000 Morelia, Mich., Mexico · casasandiegomorelia.com
C. Abasolo 325, Centro histórico de Morelia, 58000 Morelia, Mich., Mexico · casaviejahb.com
Av. Morelos Sur 39, Centro histórico de Morelia, 58000 Morelia, Mich., Mexico · hoteljuaninos.com
Portal Hidalgo 229, Centro histórico de Morelia, 58000 Morelia, Mich., Mexico · hotelcasino.com.mx
Allende, Ignacio Zaragoza 329, 58000 Morelia, Mich., Mexico · hotelhistoria.com.mx
Av Morelos Nte 3257, La Soledad, 58118 Morelia, Mich., Mexico · hotelvilladelsolmorelia.com.mx
C. Guerrero 150, Centro histórico de Morelia, 58000 Morelia, Mich., Mexico · mhotelesconcepto.mx
Rafael Carrillo 144, Cuauhtémoc, 58020 Morelia, Mich., Mexico · hoteldianadelbosque.com
Av Francisco I. Madero Ote 766, Centro histórico de Morelia, 58000 Morelia, Mich., Mexico · wyndhamhotels.com
Av. Rey Tangaxoan II 590, Vista Bella, 58090 Morelia, Mich., Mexico · posadavistabella.com
Av. Periodismo José Tocaven Lavín 2111, Fraccionamento Jardines de Torremolinos, Jardines de Torremolinos, 58197 Morelia, Mich., Mexico · choicehotelsmexico.com
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Where things are
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is General Francisco J. Mujica International Airport (MLM); 2 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: MLM has direct flights to 7 destinations on 7 airlines (incl. Dallas-Fort Worth, Mexico City, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles…).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Morelia, México. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Coaches & shuttles
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.
Broker · Any aircraft via operators worldwide · Global charter broker with 30+ offices; private jets, group charters and cargo.
FBO, charter, management · Managed fleet · FBO network and management across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
Charter, management · Large-cabin & VIP airliners · Geneva-based operator known for large-cabin and VIP airliner charters.
Charter, management, FBO, MRO · Managed fleet worldwide · General Dynamics company: charter, completions and FBOs in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the US.