Aqueduct and street · Morelia, Michoacán

Acueducto de Morelia e Callejón del Romance

18th-century aqueduct of 253 arches and the tree-lined promenade that leads to it, with the small flowered alley of the Callejón del Romance.

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About Acueducto de Morelia e Callejón del Romance

Morelia’s aqueduct has 253 stone arches and is about 1,700 meters long, along Avenida Acueducto. The current version was built between 1785 and 1789 at the initiative of Bishop Fray Antonio de San Miguel, during a time of drought and famine, to provide work for residents and bring water to the center.

The Fray Antonio de San Miguel promenade, a stone walkway with trees and benches, links the aqueduct to the Guadalupe sanctuary and the Fuente de las Tarascas, which depicts three Purépecha women holding a basket of fruit.

Next to the promenade is the Callejón del Romance, a narrow alley with colorful houses, plants and plaques bearing verses from a love poem about the city.

At night the aqueduct’s arches are illuminated.

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Practical information

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How much time to set aside

One hour.

Best time

In the late afternoon and at night, when it is illuminated.

How to get there

About 1 km east of the cathedral, on foot along Avenida Madero to the Fuente de las Tarascas.

Tip

Start at the Fuente de las Tarascas and follow the promenade to the Guadalupe sanctuary.

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Frequently asked questions about Acueducto de Morelia e Callejón del Romance

How many arches does Morelia’s aqueduct have?

253 arches, about 1,700 meters long.

What is the Callejón del Romance?

A narrow, flower-lined alley near the aqueduct, with verses of a poem about the city.

What is the Fountain of the Tarascas?

A fountain with three Purépecha women holding a basket of fruit at the beginning of the aqueduct.

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