Thursday, May 3, 2012

Pastor Ortiz, Michoacán: A Short History



The City of Pastor Ortiz, Michoacan (Zurumuato old name) is in north of the Mexican State of Michoacán. Its population is 6,113. The name of the City means “Place on the straw hill” in Purepecha language. Therefore, the place is identified by traditional festive dates. Pastor Ortiz, Micchoacan is an excellent place to visit, and tourists have a good time for several reason.






Pastor Ortiz, Michoacán has some beautiful places that we can enjoy. For example, the ancient church is beautiful by nature, its stairs, same ranging towards the bell tower are made of pure wood, gorgeous altar, and the old piano that even preserved, same which together create the magic of yesteryear. Another of the places of interest is the Ex hacienda the Zurumuato. At the beginning of the 17th century was own by Joseph de Figueroa and at the 19th century belonged to the Italian family Marcazuza. Its façade boats portals arches of half point at two levels. In its interior presents a square courtyard with arches of half point. Also, it has the bridge that communicates with the State of Guanajuato is one of the main monument, with almost 100 years old. This bridge has one anecdote. The people said when the bridge was constructed someone put a child in one of the walls. In conclusion, the people did that for bridge is not to felt down

 

In this town Pastor Ortiz, Michoacán the full of the culture there are several costumes, among which are stations of the cross, already traditional Broadway, on Holy Thursday, of the facelift of the feet of the Apostle of the cross, which go most of the inhabitants of Pastor Ortiz, Michoacán as a whole are Catholic. Another festival date is the fiestas patrias, same where year after year choose the Reina of the fiestas patrias. In November 2, the day of the dead, where each year are competition for the best altar of the dead and the day ending with traditional mass. Whoever, the biggest festivals date is in December 8, in which concur attractions from all sides for fun people. By day sings the mananitas to the Virgin the Immaculate Conception



Some of the typical dishes of Pastor Ortiz, Michoacán are delicious and amazing. For example in Pastor Ortiz, prepared, rich Enchiladas are stuffed with potato, cabbage or lettuce, cheese, salsa and clear not could miss a piece of steak really delicious. Also, it has delicious Pozole with flavored spicy and accompanied by a good toast. Finally, the delicious tacos of Birria very well prepared with a zason only in Pastor Ortiz all that food is to suck the fingers.                                                                                                   


In conclusion, Pastor Ortiz, Michoacán is unforgettable for their places, festivals dates, and delicious dishes. I like to visit Pastor Ortiz especially in December because, I could enjoy all the festivals and at the same time I visit my parents. I invite people to visit Pastor Ortiz to have a good time.

                                                                                                                                                                

       ( ROSALINA A )


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