Patzcuaro & Janitzio Private Tour

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Itinerary

1. Come to take a boat ride and visit the only lake in the world where the local fishermen still use the famous "butterfly nets" Discover the statue of "Morelos" on top of Janitzio Island, built in 1933, which is actually higher than the Statue of Liberty in New York, USA.

   3 hAdmission included

2. Enjoy looking at the old-time architecture plus the time in shops and galleries to admire the local artwork. Hand-made masterpieces are waiting for you in the workshops, to know more about the local artisans that preserved Precolumbian techniques and tools.

   30 min

3. As you walk the cobblestoned streets, admire the white walls & tile roofs in the city of Patzcuaro that was a state capital as of 1534. Try the local gastronomy at lunch break and learn about the way first Bishop Vasco de Quiroga did his best to benefit the local Indigenous with hospitals, schools, and workshops to improve life-based on the "Utopia" book by Thomas More.

   30 min

4. Admire the old church built by Bishop Quiroga that used to be the local Cathedral in 1540. This is one of many buildings by Quiroga built on the ruins of the prehispanic temples, located one block away from the main square.

   10 min

5. The main church in town preserves important treasures: The sculpture of the local Virgin and the memorial to the first Bishop in Michoacan Vasco de Quiroga named "Tata Vasco" by the local indigenous people.

   15 min

6. The first school in town is the construction from XVI Century built on the ruins of prehispanic temples. To present-day is the local museum.

   Passes by

7. Walk into the oldest Spanish home around the square that works as a gallery of handicrafts from indigenous families in town.

   15 min

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

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Know before you go

How it compares in Morelia

• Its from-price is 30% below the median of the 17 day trips we list in Morelia.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• By number of reviews it ranks 1 of 17.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Morelia

Morelia is the capital of Michoacán, a colonial city of pink stone, with a cathedral, arcaded plazas and an aqueduct, set in the central Mexican highlands.

Morelia's historic centre, a World Heritage site, grew from the sixteenth century in pink cantera stone. The Baroque cathedral, with twin towers, is lit at night, and arcaded plazas, colonial mansions and the Palacio Clavijero fill the grid of streets. The city was called Valladolid until 1828, when it took the name Morelia after José María Morelos, the independence hero born here.

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