Eat

Cafe Michelena

A lovely cafe and bookstore, with part-French, part-Mexican cuisine, situated in the heart of the historical center.

Listing from Wikivoyage: Morelia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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Panoli
A popular restaurant, particularly for brunch, along the edge of the central plaza. Outdoor seating.
See
Casa Natal de Morelos
Hero of the Mexican War for Independence, native son Jose Maria Morelos y Pavon, was born, raised, and lived his life in Morelia. There are two Morelos homes in the city, and both are historical museums that chronicle Morelos and his role in shaping Mexico.
Drink
Bunbury's Bar
A very local pub just south of the cathedral.
See
Cathedral
One of the downtown highlights is the baroque cathedral with its surrounding gardens and parks. The cathedral is enormous, covering more than 2 city blocks in area. Architectural details like the flying buttresses and tiled cupolas give it a distinctive look. The Cathedral is the site for the local “Day of the Dead” celebration in early November. It is more of an experience than can be described here. Most of the activities take place after dark, make sure you have a good seat around the square at dark for the outside performance of the choir and the fireworks each night.