Things to Do in Morelia, Mexico: See Tripadvisor's 28,134 traveler reviews and photos of Morelia tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in July. We have reviews of the best places to see in Morelia. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions., Morelia is known as “the city of the pink quarry” and its historic center splendidly exemplifies the reasons behind this name. Over 200 historical buildings are constructed from the pink-toned rock sourced from the quarries in the Michoacán region., Morelia, city, capital of Michoacan estado (state), west-central Mexico. Morelia has a mixed economy based on light manufacturing and services. The city is a market for an array of agricultural products from its hinterland, including corn (maize), beans, fruit, sugarcane, and cattle., There are many authentic things to do in non-touristy Morelia (a UNESCO-listed Mexican city). See the beautiful cathedral. Visit a butterfly sanctuary. Enjoy the candy market. And more!, Located in the mountainous central state of Michoacan, Morelia has distinctive food, authentic culture, and stunning nearby natural areas, such as the world-famous monarch butterfly reserves. There are numerous things to do here, and places to visit., The state capital of Michoacán and its most beautiful and dynamic city, Morelia is an increasingly popular destination and rightly so: the colonial heart of the city, with its gorgeous cathedral at its center, is so well preserved that it was declared a Unesco World Heritage site in 1991..