Fast Facts

American Express -- The local representative is Gran Turismo Viajes, Av. Camelinas 3233, Int. 102-103, Fracc. Las Américas (tel. 443/324-0484; fax 443/324-0495), open Monday through Saturday from 9am to 2pm and 4 to 6pm.

Area Code -- The telephone area code is 443.

Climate -- Morelia can be a bit chilly in the morning and evening, especially from November through February.

Elevation -- Morelia sits at 1,950m (6,396 ft.).

Emergencies -- The local number for emergencies is tel. 066.

Hospital -- The best in town is the Sanatorio de la Luz, Calle Bravo 50, in the Chapultepec Norte neighborhood (tel. 443/314-4568 or -4464, or 315-2966).

Internet Access -- You can find Internet service without much effort in the Centro Histórico (Historic District). The usual cost is about $2 (£1) per hour.

Population -- Morelia has 600,000 residents.

Post Office & Telegraph Office -- Both are in the Palacio Federal, on the corner of Madero and Serapio Rendón, 5 blocks east of the cathedral.