Purépero is 113 km from the state capital of Morelia and is bordered to the north by Tlazazalca, to the east by Zacapu, to the south by Chilchota, and to the west by Tangancícuaro.

Pureperenses living within Mexico and settled abroad often return to celebrate this occasion.

The festival of Saint Isidore is celebrated in Purépero on May 15 with a parade of wagons.

On November 22, the festival of Saint Cecilia is celebrated with a parade and performances by the local mariachi group Ordaz and the Cendejas.

The people of Purépero also celebrate civic holidays and observances such as the Fiestas Patrias.