Uruapan

Uruapan is a municipality belonging the Mexican state of Michoacán. The town and surroundings are world famous, in part because of the great quantity of avocado farming and packaging, exported in large parts to the United States and other countries. Uruapan is one of the oldest cities in Mexico. Its main natural attraction is the Cupatitzio River (dubbed "the river that sings"), because along its flow are tourist attractions. The National Park Barranca de Cupatitzio is home of "La Rodilla del Diablo", the head of the river, and extends out toward "La Tzaráracua" and "La Tzararacuita", waterfalls on the southern outskirts of the city. The Paricutín volcano emerged in the vicinity in 1943, scaring away much of the population. As of 2004, Uruapan's population was 625,816. Uruapan is served by Uruapan International Airport.