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Tzintzuntzan is a Pueblo Magico located in the north of Michoacán state on the northeast shore of Lake Pátzcuaro. It is best known as the former capital of the Purépecha empire until it was conquered by the Spanish in the 1520s. The name Tzintzuntzan comes from the Purépecha language, meaning "place of the hummingbirds". Tzintzuntzan is a small town with two major attractions, the archeological site of Tzintzuntzan, which includes five yácatas or semi-circular pyramids, and the former monastery complex of San Francisco. The municipality contains another important archeological site called Ihuatzio. It is also notable for its festivals, which include the Festival of Señor del Rescate, Day of the Dead celebrations and a cultural event related to New Year's. Tzintzuntzan sits at an elevation of 6,730 feet.
