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.

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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

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