City Details: Morelia
A few alternate names for Morelia are: MLM, Morelia, Morelija, mo lei li ya, molellia, morelia, moreria, mwrlya mychwakan, mwrlyh, mwrylya
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 …
General Information
- Official Name: Mexico
- Common Name: Mexico
- Population: 743275
- Timezone: America/Mexico_City
- Coordinates: 19.70078, -101.18443
- Country Code: MEX
- Continent: North America
Closest Airports to Morelia
- 1. General Francisco J. Mujica International Airport (MLM), distance from city center: 23.52 km
- 2. Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon Airport (UPN), distance from city center: 95.72 km
- 3. Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport (CYW), distance from city center: 98.98 km
Location of Morelia
Country Details
- Country: Mexico
- Official Name: United Mexican States
- Capital: Mexico City
- Region: Americas
- Subregion: North America
- Population: 128,932,753
- Area: 1,964,375 km²
- Languages: Spanish
- Currency: Mexican peso ($)
- Timezones: UTC-08:00, UTC-07:00, UTC-06:00
- Flag:
Has borders with:
- Belize
- Guatemala
- United States
Holidays in Morelia, Mexico
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- Día del Trabajo - 2026-05-01
- Día de la Independencia - 2026-09-16
- Día de la Revolución - 2026-11-16
- Navidad - 2026-12-25
Museums in Morelia, Mexico
Orquidario de Morelia Dr. y Gral. Alberto Oviedo Mota
Calzada Alfredo Maillefert, 58290 Morelia, MIC, Mexico
Coordinates: 19.6853° N, 101.1814° W
Hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-17:00 • Sa,Su 10:30-14:00,15:00-17:00
Planetario "Lic. Felipe Rivera"
Museo de Historia Natural "Manuel Martínez Solórzano"
Calzada Ventura Puente, 58020 Morelia, MIC, Mexico
Coordinates: 19.6977° N, 101.1790° W
Hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-16:00 • Sa,Su 11:00-16:00
Museo de Arte Contemporáneo Alfredo Zalce
Avenida Acueducto, 58200 Morelia, MIC, Mexico
Coordinates: 19.6999° N, 101.1796° W
Museo Regional Michoacano
Calle Allende, 58000 Morelia, MIC, Mexico
Coordinates: 19.7017° N, 101.1944° W
Museo de Sitio y Archivo Histórico Casa de Morelos
Calle Aldama, 58000 Morelia, MIC, Mexico
Coordinates: 19.6999° N, 101.1912° W
Museo del Artesano Michoacano
Plaza Valladolid, 58000 Morelia, MIC, Mexico
Coordinates: 19.7016° N, 101.1887° W
Museo del Estado de Michoacán
Calle Guillermo Prieto, 58000 Morelia, MIC, Mexico
Coordinates: 19.7046° N, 101.1940° W
Casa de la Cultura de Morelia
Avenida Morelos Norte 485, 58000 Morelia, MIC, Mexico
Coordinates: 19.7063° N, 101.1918° W
El Museo Casa Natal de Morelos
Calle García Obeso, 58000 Morelia, MIC, Mexico
Coordinates: 19.7007° N, 101.1925° W
Palacio de Justicia
Calle Allende 267, 58000 Morelia, MIC, Mexico
Coordinates: 19.7017° N, 101.1941° W
Museo de los Símbolos Patrios
Calle Pirindas, 58070 Morelia, MIC, Mexico
Coordinates: 19.6853° N, 101.1829° W
Museo del Dulce
Avenida Francisco I Madero Poniente, 58000 Morelia, MIC, Mexico
Coordinates: 19.7027° N, 101.1872° W
Museo Poder Judicial
Calle Abasolo 267, 58000 Morelia, MIC, Mexico
Coordinates: 19.7017° N, 101.1940° W
Auditorio Universitario Doctor Samuel Ramos
Calle Ordenanzas de Don Vasco, 58230 Morelia, MIC, Mexico
Coordinates: 19.7000° N, 101.1772° W
Centro Cultural Universitario
Calle Galeana, 58000 Morelia, MIC, Mexico
Coordinates: 19.7027° N, 101.1949° W
Casa de Mariano Michelena
Avenida Francisco I. Madero Poniente, 58010 Morelia, MIC, Mexico
Coordinates: 19.7028° N, 101.1955° W
Casa de Morelos
Avenida Morelos Sur, 58000 Morelia, MIC, Mexico
Coordinates: 19.6999° N, 101.1914° W
Museo de Geología y Mineralogía "Dr. Jenaro González Reyna"
Calle General Francisco J. Múgica, 58030 Morelia, MIC, Mexico
Coordinates: 19.6895° N, 101.2041° W
58000 Morelia, MIC, Mexico
Coordinates: 19.7017° N, 101.1945° W