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Sunset

Golden Hour in Morelia

Catch the last light over the historic center, starting with a sweet treat and ending with a view.

Best time: 15 JanAbout 90 min

Timeline

  1. 17:11

    Manglar

    Grab a mojito at this rooftop bar. The relaxed atmosphere is perfect for settling in before the evening rush.

  2. 17:41

    Museo de Dulces

    Walk to the Museo de Dulces to explore the candy-making demonstrations and browse the widest variety of sweets in the city.

  3. 18:26

    Casa Natal de Morelos

    Head to the Casa Natal de Morelos. The building faces WSW, aligning perfectly with the sun setting in that direction. Watch the golden light fade behind the structure.

  4. 18:56

    Plaza de Armas

    Finish your walk at the Plaza de Armas. It is a short stroll from the museum and offers a central open space to unwind after the sunset.

Local tip

The Museo de Dulces closes at 19:30 on weekdays and 18:00 on Saturdays. On January 15th, sunset is at 18:26, so you have time to visit before it closes, but do not linger too long inside. Check the route to the Casa Natal de Morelos from the museum, as walking directions are not provided in the context.

Check before you go

  • Museo de Dulces hours: Mo-Fr,Su 11:00-19:30; Sa 11:00-18:00.
  • Manglar hours: Mo-Su 12:00-3:00.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Morelia (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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