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8-Hour Patzcuaro And Janitzio Tour

  • Tour Category

    Group Tour

  • Tour Types

    Art, Culture, History

  • Duration

    8 Hours

  • Activity Level

    Medium

  • Language

    English, Spanish

Description

Embark on an 8-hour journey starting at 9 AM with a boat ride to Janitzio Island. Next, explore downtown Patzcuaro's history and culture, visiting landmarks like the House of the Eleven Patios and the Old Cathedral. Then, ascend Janitzio Island to admire the towering statue of "Morelos" and wander Patzcuaro's charming streets.  

Highlights
  • See the famous butterfly nets from local fishermen 
  • Admire the white walls & tile roofs in the city of Patzcuaro 
  • Discover the statue of «Morelos» higher than the Statue of Liberty NYC 
  • Janitzio Island Boat Ride and Historical City Walk expand_more
    • Starting at 9 AM, first, we will do the boat ride to Janitzio Island to watch the volcanic landscape & meet the fishermen with famous butterfly nets.
    • When the boat ride is over, we walk downtown and talk about local history, culture, and traditions.
    • When walking through the city, many handcraft shops can be found on the way to see the important buildings from the XVI century, like the House of the Eleven Patios, the Old Cathedral, The Jesuit College & the main church named Basilica after 1926.
    • Finally, you shouldn't miss the ice cream stop to try the local "Pasta" ice cream.
    • Discover the statue of «Morelos» on top of Janitzio Island, built in 1934, which is higher than the Statue of Liberty in New York, USA.
    • As you walk the cobblestoned streets, admire the white walls & tile roofs in Patzcuaro, the state capital of 1534.
    • Try the local gastronomy at lunch break and learn how Bishop Vasco de Quiroga first did his best to benefit the local indigenous people, so they used to call him "Tata Vasco."
    • Note: It's possible to customise the tour to more than three people.
What's Included
  • Transportation to and from Morelia
  • English-speaking tour guide/driver 
  • Admission and boat ride tickets
What's Excluded
  • Lunch
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Personal expenses
Know before you go
  • The tour works with a minimum of 2 people
  • Group tour for three people in my car 
  • Group tour to +4 people in a van
Meeting Point

Burger King, Guillermo Prieto, Centro histórico de Morelia, Morelia, Michoacán, México

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
Persons
1 To 3 USD 65 Per Person
4 To 8 USD 55 Per Person

This is a group tour

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USD 65 / person