Caracuaro

Caracuaro which means Place of slope is a populace placed in the area of Tierra Caliente, in Mexico. It is located southeast of Michoacán, one hundred thirty five km from the capital. It limits to the north with the municipality of Madero, to the east with the one of Tiquicheo, to the south with the one of Huetamo, to the west with the one of Turicato and to the northeast with the one of Nocupetaro. Account with a territorial extension of 981 km2 representing 1.7% of the full surface of State. It is placed at coordinate’s 19 ° 01 'north latitude and 101 ° west longitude at a top of 540 meters above sea stage.

This municipality counts on extremely good herbal assets, the tropical wooded area predominates with parota and tepeguaje, owns bushes just like the pine and trees of various species. Deer, coyotes, rabbits, foxes, armadillos, badgers, vultures, guilotas, calandrias and crows make up their fauna. The agricultural interest prevails with the cultivation of corn and sesame, cattle ranks 2nd, headed by way of cattle, observed by using pigs, goats and sheep; Fishing and change are also a part of its economic system.