Things To Do (Our Recs)
Between mass + cocktail hour
😴☕️🍸☀️ Need a nap, a coffee, a cocktail, or sunshine? On wedding day, there will be downtime between the end of the Mass + the start of cocktail hour - if you’re not planning to nap - here are a few spots we recommend in 📍the Acueducto area of Morelia (where we'll be) *Casa Acueducto Morelia 🍸Best for drinks/snacks/cafe A restaurant offering an extensive menu of food, cafe drinks + a full bar! *Hotel Casa San Diego 🍸Best for drinks on the patio/rooftop A boutique hotel; grab an afternoon drink on their cozy patio or rooftop overlooking the Morelia aqueduct. *Therai Cafe 🌿Best for afternoon tea/coffee on their patio A charming tea house + café; known for its relaxing atmosphere & high-quality drinks. You'll find a wide selection of premium teas, specialty coffees + pastries. 🔗 instagram: @theraimx *ORIGO Cafe ☕️Best for afternoon tea/coffee/pastries 🔗 instagram: @origo.panaderia LOFT Cafe ☕️Best for afternoon tea/coffee/pastries 🔗 instagram: @loftmx
Rooftops
🌇There are several rooftops with incredible views of Morelia, here are a few we recommend: *El Campanario Café: located in Mision Catedral Hotel 🍸We recommend it for drinks *El Campanario Café Bar II: located in Hotel Los Juaninos 🍸We recommend it for drinks + apps *Terrace Alzúa: located in Casa Grande Hotel 🍸🍽️ We recommend it for Breakfast or Brunch *La Azotea Restaurant and Bar: located in Hotel Los Juaninos 🍸🍽️ We recommend it for Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner or drinks *Sky Bar El Milagrito: located in Hotel Mansión Solís 🍸🍽️ We recommend it for Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner or drinks
Bars
🍸Morelia’s nightlife is vibrant & lively - you'll find many bars clustered around 📍the main Plaza in the city center but here are a few specialty cocktail bars we recommend: 🍸Helena Morelia A stylish new Greek-inspired bar that blends Mediterranean flavors with creative cocktails in a vibrant, indoor/outdoor setting. 📍City Center 🔗 instagram:@helena.morelia 🍸Tata Mezcalería + Cocina A highly rated, mezcal-focused restaurant with a twist — combining classic Mexican food and cocktails with a twist 📍City Center 🔗 instagram: @tatamezcaleria 🍸Nameless Hidden Bar One of Mexico’s top-ranked speakeasy bars; known nationwide for its high-quality cocktails and live music. 📍Acueducto de Morelia 🔗 instagram: @namelesshiddenbar 🍸Mono Vermuteria A chic, artfully curated vermouth and cocktail bar that pairs classic drinks with creative twists in a design-forward setting. 📍Acueducto de Morelia 🔗 instagram: @mono.vermuteria
Cafes
Morelia, offers a thriving scene of delicious cafés, - they're all best for Breakfast/Brunch/sweet treats 🍽️ Café Michelena (Our Fav!) A beautiful café and bookstore, best known for its brunch dishes and coffees 📍City Center 🔗 instagram: @cafemichelena 🍽️ Panoli Bakery Cafe Specializes in in artisanal pan dulce, savory breads, pastries, empanadas, and gourmet deli items 📍City Center 🔗 instagram: @panoli.oficial 🍽️ Café Europa A local café-restaurant chain that is a favorite for quality coffee + European-style dishes with a Mexican twist 📍City Center 📍near Acueducto de Morelia (Café Europa Plaza Acueducto) 🔗 instagram: @cafeeuropamx 🍽️ ORIGO Cafe A charming café + bakery that specializes in artisan breads + breakfeast 📍near Acueducto de Morelia 🔗 instagram: @origo.panaderia 🍽️ LOFT cafe Best known for its coffees, fancy matchas, breakfast, brunch + pastries 📍near Acueducto de Morelia 🔗 instagram: @loftmx
Taquerías
🌮 Morelia offers countless taquerías, here's a few we'd recommend: 🌮La Tlagadela A delicious taqueria + grill, known for its classic Mexican dishes -portions are generous! 📍City Center 🔗 instagram: @tlagadela.mx 🌮Taquería El Infierno A local taqueria chain known for its high-quality meats; they specialize in Steak + Chorizo 📍City Center + many locations 🔗 instagram: @elinfiernomorelia 🌮Retinto Taqueria A modern taqueria known for its premium meat tacos. A contemporary vibe + traditional taco culture. 📍near the Acueducto de Morelia 🔗 instagram: @retinto_taqueria
Restaurants
Morelia is a vibrant food city where traditional cuisine meets modern creativity- here's a few of our recs: 🍽️ La Jacinta Fonda Centro 🍴Best for Breakfast/Brunch/Lunch A brunch eatery serving classic Mexican antojitos in a cozy, authentic setting + a rooftop. 📍City Center 🔗 instagram: @conlajacinta 🍽️ La Tarasca (our fav!) 🍴Best for Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinks + Apps Our favorite among the restaurants facing the main plaza in the city center. They serve traditional Michoacán + Mexican cuisine 📍City Center 🔗 instagram: @latarascamorelia 🍽️ La Casona de las Rosas 🍴Best for Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinks + Apps We love this place because of its patio vibe + classic food & drink options 📍City Center (Jardin de las Rosas) 🔗 instagram: @lacasonadelasrosas 🍽️ Tata Mezcaleria 🍴Best for Lunch, Dinner, Drinks + Apps A highly rated, mezcal-focused restaurant with a twist — combining Mexican cuisine + creative dishes. 📍City Center 🔗 instagram: @tatamezcaleria
Mercado de Dulces y Artesanias
🛍️ Best for Souvenir shopping The Mercado de Dulces y Artesanías is a charming market offering a wide variety of traditional sweets and artisanal crafts. Here you'll find handicrafts, decorative items, clothing, and souvenirs 📍City Center
Museums
Morelia is home to a variety of museums — here are a few we recommend: 🏛️ Centro Cultural Clavijero This museum is a cultural hub —it acts as a central point for artistic and cultural activities in Morelia. The former Jesuit college was restored by the government for cultural events and now hosts rotating art exhibitions. 💵 Free entry 📍 City Center 🔗 instagram: @centroculturalclavijero 🏛️ El Museo del Dulce This museum offers a fun, immersive look into the history of traditional Michoacán sweets, with exhibits, a short film, and live candy-making. You can sample regional treats and browse a wide variety of sweets in the museum’s shop. 💵 30 MXN pesos 📍 City Center 🔗 instagram: @dulcescallereal 🏛️Museo Regional Michoacano This museum’s collections and programs are focused specifically on the state of Michoacán, highlighting its history, anthropology, indigenous culture, folk art, and regional heritage 💵 Free entry 📍 City Center
