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Originally used as a defensive gun emplacement for the defense of the city, the hill is a relaxing and inviting park that provides panoramic vistas of the town, lying in a bowl-shaped valley below. A number of statues and monuments are found here as well as a site museum that explains the town's historical role in Mexico's battle for independence from the Spanish Empire.
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Old Train Station
Historic stone structure on a pleasant plaza. The museum presents historical displays about the city of Zitacuaro as well as historic railroad memorabilia including maintenance hardware, signals, route maps and more. A gallery presents rotating exhibits of contemporary art.
Basilica of Our Lady of Remedies
Although locals sometimes call this church La Catedral, it is not actually a cathedral as no bishop is in residence. Its designation as a basilica reflects its spiritual and historical significance, as designated by the Pope.