Tourist routes in Michoacán for traveling by car:

One of the major attractions of the state is in the east, almost on the border with the State of Mexico, where the Sanctuary of the Monarch Butterfly is located, a short distance from the city of Zitácuaro and the town of Angangueo in the heart of the protected area.
The northern part of the state offers the largest tourist infrastructure and various towns and cities to visit. With a starting point in the state capital, you can visit surroundings like Quiroga, where leather objects are worked; Tzintzuntzan where is the most important archaeological site of Michoacán; Patzcuaro on the shores of the lake of the same name and was the first capital of the state during the Viceroyalty. You can also take a boat to cross to the island of Janitzio, famous for the celebration of Day of the Dead and the place of an imposing statue of José María Morelos that dominates the horizon.
The Route of Don Vasco, named in honor of the Viceroy Vasco de Quiroga, leads by several towns where this personage carried out an important work of care and rescue of the indigenous customs. The Minera Route is located to the east of the state and its main points to visit are Angangueo, Tlalpujahua and Santa Clara del Cobre.
The coastal area has beautiful natural sites and imposing beaches, although tourist infrastructure is limited. Highlights include Playa Azul and Maruata, which is a sea turtle sanctuary.
Morelia is, of course, the main reference of the state, with a majestic colonial architecture in pink quarry and a historical center that is a World Heritage Site. You can visit different museums, walk to the side of the Aqueduct, wander the streets of the center and even visit the city for some of the many festivals that take place every year, highlighting the Morelia Film Festival.