From the center, the land slopes down all around towards the water.
Around the shore are a cluster of tightly packed houses.
The islands population now consists entirely of tourism dependent Tarascan Indians.
Jose Maria Morelos statue is an impressive monument, erected in 1933.
Visitors can climb to the top of the statue by way of a staircase that spirals up the inside.
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View from the top of the monument.Photo credit
Butterfly nets.Photo credit
Sources:Wikipedia/patzcuaromexico.com