Why go
- City and municipality in Michoacán, Mexico.
- Served by Zamora Airport (ZMM).
History
Uruapan del Progreso, simply known as Uruapan, is the second largest city in the Mexican state of Michoacán. It is located at the western edge of the Purépecha highlands, just to the east of the Tierra Caliente region. Since the colonial period, it has been an important city economically due to its location. The city was conquered by the Spanish in 1522, when the last Purépecha ruler fled the Pátzcuaro area to here. The modern city was laid out in 1534 by Friar Juan de San Miguel. It played an important role in the War of Independence, and was the capital of Michoacán during the French Intervention. Today it is the center of Mexico's avocado growing region, with most of the crop distributed from here nationally and internationally.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 2 direct destinations
- Volaris Y4 (A319, A320) · 2 routes: Los Angeles, Tijuana
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.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Zamora Airport (ZMM); 22 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: UPN has direct flights to 2 destinations on 1 airline (incl. Los Angeles, Tijuana).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Uruapan, Michoacán, Mexico. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.