Maravatío is a municipality in the Mexican state of Michoacán, representing 1.17% of its land area, or 691.55 km2.
Etymology The modern word Maravatío comes from the Purépecha word Marhabatio, meaning a precious place or thing.
History Maravatio has a complicated history spanning hundreds of years. Though officially founded in 1540, the area had previously experienced settlement by Otomi, Mazahua, and Purepecha peoples. After Spanish contact, it functioned as a bulwark against various Chichimeca tribes of the north, primarily the Pame and Guamare, and eventually was classified as an "Indian Republic" governed by Don Pedro Juárez.
Geography Neighboring locations include Guanajuato to the north; Contepec and Tlalpujahua to the east; Senguio, Irimbo, and Ciudad Hidalgo to the south; and Zinapécuaro to the west.
Economy The economy of Maravatío is primarily agricultural in nature, focusing on the production of strawberries, corn, beans, potatoes, wheat, and tomatoes. The municipality also has a herd of cattle with some economic importance, industries focused on the fabrication of ornamental ironwork, as well as business sectors.
Tourist attractions Some of the principal places of interest to tourists in the municipality are the following: The Parish Church of San Juan Bautista Hacienda de Pomoca (the place where Melchor Ocampo lived) El Teatro Morelos (the Morelos Theater) El Mirador (the viewpoint)
The city contains the parochial temple of San Juan Bautista, built in the baroque style in the 16th century, as well as the chapel of the Immaculate Conception, in the mudéjar style; the chapel of the Lord of the Column; the Chapel of Saint Michael Archangel, in San Miguel Curahuango; the temple of Saint Mary, in Ziritzícuaro; and the temple of Uripitío.
Also of interest are the former haciendas of Apeo that were the property of Don Mateo Echaíz de Santa Elena in 1857; the house where Don Miguel Hidalgo stayed, near Independence Gate; the railway station, at which trains first arrived in 1883; and the Morelos Theater, constructed in the Porfirio Díaz era, which was inaugurated with a performance by the soprano Ángela Peralta.
Maravatío is a good base for visiting monarch butterfly sanctuaries between October and March, and there are many hot springs near the city suitable for bathing.
Along with tourists attractions, there are many places to enjoy a delicious meal, fruit, or desserts at a very low price.
Transport
Coaches run by several different companies run to and from Maravatio, connecting nearby towns like Atlacomulco and Ciudad Hidalgo, cities further afield such as Mexico City, Morelia and Querétaro, and international destinations like Atlanta, El Paso and Immokalee.
The nearest airport is Morelia International Airport.
Politics Executive power in the municipality is vested in the presidente municipal or municipal president. The following table lists Maravatío's past executives:Maravatio in the Enciclopedia de los municipios y las delegaciones de Mexico.
Term Municipal President Political party1972Guillermo Calderón DíazInstitutional Revolutionary Party1972-1974Salvador Olvera QuinteroInstitutional Revolutionary Party1975-1977Moisés Aguilar MonroyInstitutional Revolutionary Party1978-1980José Coronel ZamudioInstitutional Revolutionary Party1981-1982Florencio Alcantar MejíaInstitutional Revolutionary Party1983Cuauhtémoc NúñezInstitutional Revolutionary Party1984-1986Antonio Cruz MeloInstitutional Revolutionary Party1987-1989Carlos TorroellaInstitutional Revolutionary Party1990-1992Cresenciano HernándezParty of the Democratic Revolution1993-1995Raúl Fierros FierrosInstitutional Revolutionary Party1996-1998Mario Cruz AndradeParty of the Democratic Revolution1999-2001José Jaime Hinojosa CampaParty of the Democratic Revolution2002-2004Ignacio Montoya MarinParty of the Democratic Revolution2005-2007José Jaime Hinojosa CampaParty of the Democratic Revolution2008-2011Roberto Flores Bautista2012–2014Guillermo Corona López2015–2017Jose Luis Abad Bautista2018–presentJaime Hinojosa Campa
References
External links
Website of Maravatío, Michoacán nuestromaravatio.com.mx Website oficial, turístico y local Página oficial del Municipio de Maravatio de Ocampo Enciclopedia de los Municipios de México Universidad Michoacana arxfest ,