Important Things To Know
Currency
Michoacan uses the Mexican Peso as currency. It’s recognized by the $ and Mex$ symbols.
There are both banknotes and coins of the Mexican Peso and they’re divided into the following denominations:
- Banknotes: $20, $50, $100, $200, $500, and $1000.
- Coins: 10c, 20c, 50c, $1, $2, $5, $10, and $20.
Luckily, we noticed that many tourist destinations readily accept USD.
National Languages
The majority of Michoacan speak Spanish. But most people are bi- or multilingual, with an impressive knowledge of native and international languages.
People at popular tourist destinations will understand basic English, but we’d recommend keeping a phrase book or translation app handy. This is especially important if you head away from the cities and bigger towns.
Climate And Weather
Michoacan has a warm climate with dips in the temperature toward the evening. This is great because it offers a respite from the heat.
Winter, which is from December to February, tends to have clear skies, with February being the clearest month of the year. The weather is also still pleasant, even when the temperature drops at night.
Summer is from June to August and can be quite hot, especially if there is no cloud cover. Luckily, this time of the year is usually a little overcast, with rain showers in the afternoon breaking the heat.
