Exploring the Colonial City of Morelia and Cathedral Fireworks

Rodrigo tells me the history of Morelia on the double-decker bus

 

Huge carnival celebrations in Morelia – the streets are packed!

 

A “torito de petate” – typical of the Carnival festivities in Morelia

 

Carnival celebrations – the Goddess of Pulque and other carnival figurines

 

Rodrigo introduces the Candy Museum of Morelia in a room with 19th century photos

 

A miniature display of an ate producing candy factory

 

An explanation of candy-making machinery inside the Candy Museum of Morelia

 

Guadelupe shows me chocolates and cakes inside the Museo del Dulce

 

Traditional toys, masks and dolls in the giftshop of the Candy Museum

 

The former Dominican Nuns’ Convent – Las Monjas

 

Las Rosas – a beautiful square in downtown Morelia with a park and nice restaurants

 

Driving south past Morelia’s Municipal Building

 

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