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Barranca del Cupatitzio was declared a federally protected area in 1938, after the land was bought by the Mexican government to create a recreation area. Most of the park is located in the northwest part of the municipality of Uruapan, with the rest located in the neighboring municipality of Nuevo Parangaricutiro.
Its main headwaters are in Barranca del Cupatitzio National Park, in Uruapan, Michoacán. Near its source are two waterfalls, the larger Tzararacua and the smaller Tzararacuita (little Tzararacua). After flowing some distance in the highlands ("Altiplano") of western-central Michoacan state, the river takes a course mainly towards the south.
Uruapan officially became a municipality in 1831. For its role in the War of Independence, it was named a Ciudad del Progreso (City of Progress) in 1858. [6] [13] In 1842, the city supported the rule of Antonio López de Santa Anna. [6] Because of the French Intervention, the Uruapan was the temporary capital of Michoacan from 1863 to 1867.
Nuevo San Juan Parangaricutiro is about 8 kilometers (5.0 mi) west of Uruapan and 16 kilometers (9.9 mi) east of the peak of Parícutin in central Michoacán. The village’s postal code is 60490. Like many places in Mexico , it is locally known by several unofficial names : "San Juan", "Nuevo San Juan", and "Parangaricutiro" are all variations.
National Secondary Route 145, or just Route 145 (Spanish: Ruta Nacional Secundaria 145, or Ruta 145) is a National Road Route of Costa Rica, located in the Guanacaste province. [ 1 ] Description
National Tertiary Route 417, or just Route 417 (Spanish: Ruta Nacional Terciaria 417, or Ruta 417) is a National Road Route of Costa Rica, located in the Cartago province. [ 1 ] Description
National Tertiary Route 606, or just Route 606 (Spanish: Ruta Nacional Terciaria 606, or Ruta 606) is a National Road Route of Costa Rica, located in the Guanacaste, Puntarenas provinces. [1] It is known as Carretera a Monteverde, between Route 1 in Puntarenas province and Monteverde. It is the main access road to the dairy farms and tourist ...
National Secondary Route 243; Ruta nacional secundaria 243: Route information; Maintained by Ministry of Public Works and Transport: Length: 33.425 km (20.769 mi) Major junctions; Northeast end: Route 2: Southwest end: Route 34: Location; Country: Costa Rica: Provinces: San José, Puntarenas: Highway system; National Road Network of Costa Rica