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UNIVERSIDAD DE OCCIDENTE UNIDAD MAZATLN TALLER DE IDIOMAS II

SUBJECT

MERCEDES PEREGRINA BUELNA


TEACHER

ALTERNATIVE TOURISM IN MICHOACAN


TOPIC

ANGELA JANET GONZLEZ SILVA


CREATED BY

0750029

JULY, 2011

INTRODUCTION

This essay pretends to inform and introduce Michoacn's alternative tourism. I choose this state because I was looking for a place with alternative tourism and I find information about Michoacn and such I visited it the last summer with my family and I think is a beautiful place to rest and to be in contact with nature. Michoacn has to offer a lot of different activities not only for alternative tourism, it has culture, famous places such churches, monuments, museums, and in the natural aspect it has waterfalls, parks when you can you with your family en to have a great day, without forgetting the nature and the relaxing place. In this essay I describe some activities related with alternative tourism and caring the nature but above all enjoying the time. Some activities are: camping, rappelling, rock scaling, walking and hiking, climbing , etc.

BODY
Michoacn is recognized in Mxico for its perfect combination of colors and flavors, the melancholy and joy of its music, the joy and vitality of its dances, its cultural wealth, its traditions and history, its villages and towns, and its natural beauty. All of this makes Michoacn ideally situated for travel into the extraordinary heart and soul of Mxico, answering th e call of alternative tourism whether it's adventure tourism, ecotourism, or rural tourism. The geographic location and grand div ersity of Michoacn permit development of activities such as hiking and walking, climbing and mountaineering, observing flora and fauna, mountain biking, horseback riding, canyoning, star-gazing and camping, as well as adventure sports such as rock scaling, spelunking, rappelling, diving, snorkeling, sport fishing, hunting, speedboat racing, windsurfing, hydrospeed, kayaking, canoeing, free flight in wing delta and paragliding. Michoacn begins in the mountain range of the Sierra Madre Occidental, with its canyons, valleys, dales, plains and summits rising more than 3,000 meters above sea level. Michoacn also is a state with an abundance of water, expressed in extensive rivers, lakes, lagoons, springs and waterfalls of incomparable beauty. The rich landscapes, the geographical diversity and the broad range of climates of the state create optimal zones for the hibernation of fauna such as the Monarch butterfly, white pelican flocks, and sea turtles of the Golfina, Black and Lad species.
PROTECTED NATURAL AREAS

Several protected natural areas exist in Michoacn. Notably important are the Monarch Butterfly Biosphere, with two sanctuaries: Sierra Chincua and El Rosario, near the city of Zitcuaro; followed by Bosencheve National Park within the municipality of Zitcuaro, Michoacn, and the sta te of Mxico; Campo del Gallo in Tlalpujahua. Los Azufres ("The Sulfurs"); and Las Palomas ("The Doves") encompassing the municipalities of Hidalgo, Zinapcuaro and Maravato; and the Eduardo Ruiz National Park in Uruapan. There are also

preserves to be visited and enjoyed among the beauty of the Riverbanks of Cupatitzio, the Peak ("Pico") of Tanctaro, the Hill of Garnica, Lake Chapala with its pelican flocks and the beaches of the Michoacn coast, abundant offshore shoals for the protection and safety of sea turtles. In some of these places, a tourist can stay in natural areas, participating in activities such as hiking, camping, horseback-riding, mountain biking, star- and bird-watching, hunting, sport fishing, and interpreting and exploring nature.
MOUNTAINEERING AND CLIMBING

Michoacn, a refuge of mountains and adrenaline, a fusion of cultures and emotions, offers the tourist long walks along and within protected areas, from the Transversal volcanic axis and the Sierra Madre Occidental, both with countless peaks for mountain -climbing, to the Pico de Tanctaro, Paricutn Volcano in Uruapan, Codembaro in La Huacana, La Aguja in Tumbiscato, Dolores in Huetamo, San Andrs in the county de Hidalgo and Patamban in Zamora. In addition to the volanco Paricutn and Pico de Tanctaro, it is possible to practice mountain-climbing skills at the hill of Tecolote in Zacapu and on Tzirate in Quiroga, the latter revealing a panoram ic view of Lake Ptzcuaro and the villages along its shores. In most of these mountains, it is possible to safely camp or to find lodging and food in the nearby villages.
WALKING AND HIKING

Michoacn's climate and geology make it a paradise for the wa lker or hiker in valleys, canyons, sandy spots, lava fields, mountains and coasts in venues such as Mil Cumbres ("Thousand Peaks"), Paricutn, Dos Aguas ("Two Waters"), Amatique, Picachos de Cucha ("Peaks of Cucha"), Los Azufres, Zirahun, the shores of Lake Ptzcuaro, Can de Guarimo ("Guarimo Canyon), and Sierra Chincua.

ROCK SCALING AND RAPPELLING

Michoacn has innumerable resources which are ideal for rock scaling, from La Alberca in Patzingo, the great walls of Picachos de Cucha, Pea Blanca in the community of El Caracol, El Oasis in Tumbiscato and Cerro La Tortuga in Senguio, just to name a few. The walls and the peaks were formed by different types of rock ranging from slate, granite, limestone, and aggregates. Fans of free climbing in deep waters should visit the rocky areas of San Juan de Alima in the municipality of Aquila. And for those just beginning, in various parts of the states destinations exist for climbing simply among blocks and boulders. In Morelia are endless walls along the cit y's periphery of varying degrees of climbing difficulty, and within the city are artificial walls to be climbed.
RAPPELLING

In Michoacn exist great quantities of optimal spaces for rappelling, as seen in Los Picachos de Cucha, Salto de Aguililla (110 mts), Chorros del Varal, La Alberca in Patzingo, Salto de Enandio (70 mts), Dos Aguas, Cerro la Vbora en Tuxpan, Cerro de la Tortuga, rocky walls along the Ro Toscano, Pea Blanca in el Caracol, Caon de l ro Lerma in Tepuxtepec, and the area of Contepec. All of these sites are easy to access either by the federal highway or by guarded breaches.

CAMPING

Michoacn, with its beautiful landscapes, abundant vegetation, great aquatic network of large lakes and rivers distributed throughout the territory, and volcanic zone, is a paradise. It is said that in each corner of the forest and beach is an ideal spot for weekend camping, enjoying the beauty and quiet peacefulness of night, gazing at the stars, lon g and short walks through nature, appreciating the diverse local flora and fauna, as well as knowing the rural communities, sharing their traditions, rituals, folklore, and cuisine.

OTHER ACTIVITIES

Even when you visit Michoacn you can do other activities with animals, because is famed for migration of species, presenting favorable climatic conditions for the winter home of various animal species such as the Monarch butterfly, white pelican flocks, and the sea turtles, which visit Michoacn year after year. You can find species such as:
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Monarch butterfly. Sea Turttle. Flocks of pelicans.

CONCLUSIONS
In conclusion i can say that Michoacn is a great place for tourists, because there you can find activities for all preferences. If you like extreme activities, you can find places where does it like lakes, mountains, parks , etc. You see animal species, such as birds, butter flights, pelicans, in the sea, turtles, fishes, etc. If you like the culture, you can go to the theater, museums, you can visit the monuments about historic persons . About food, They have a variety about food, since typical food until fast food, you can taste the typical candies, that I can say they are delicious. About Weather, I really like the weathe r because is not hot but is not too cold, is perfect to go out. In my own opinion I really like michoacan because when I went I had a really good time, I can rest, I can stay with my family in beautiful places and I would like peopled visit.

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