El Zapote, Michoacán, Mexico

El Zapote is a municipality in central Michoacán, ~103 km (64 mi) southeast of Morelia. Area 111.11 km² (42.9 sq mi), population ~14,000. Municipal seat: town of El Zapote.

Known for cultural heritage: traditional music/dance (Danza de los Viejitos), annual Feria de la Candelaria. Economy: agriculture (corn, beans, wheat, alfalfa), livestock, handicrafts (pottery, weaving). Natural attractions: El Zapote Waterfall, Cerro de la Cruz viewpoint. Historical sites: 18th‑century Parroquia de San Francisco.