Morelia Trip Overview
In hands of an expert Tour Guide, doing this for 30 years, come to 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.
As you walk the cobblestoned streets, admire the white walls & tile roofs in the city of Patzcuaro that has a style as the 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.
Note: 2 people are minimum to book and start this tour on weekends only.
It´s possible to join my tour to no more than 8 people in a van.
Additional Info
Duration: 8 hours
Starts: Morelia, Mexico
Trip Category: Day Trips & Excursions >> Day Trips
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What to Expect When Visiting Morelia, Michoacán, Mexico
In hands of an expert Tour Guide, doing this for 30 years, come to 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.
As you walk the cobblestoned streets, admire the white walls & tile roofs in the city of Patzcuaro that has a style as the 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.
Note: 2 people are minimum to book and start this tour on weekends only.
It´s possible to join my tour to no more than 8 people in a van.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Isla Janitzio, Patzcuaro Mexico
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.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: House of Eleven Patios (Casa de los Once Patios), Madrigal de las Altas Torres, Patzcuaro Mexico
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.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Plaza Vasco de Quiroga, Centro, Patzcuaro 61600 Mexico
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.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Templo de la Compania de Jesus, Alcantarilla Lerin, Patzcuaro 61608 Mexico
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.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Basilica de Nuestra Senora de la Salud, Calle Benigno Serrato S/N, Patzcuaro 61600 Mexico
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.
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: Museo de Artes y Oficios, Calle Arciga corner with calle Alcantarilla, Patzcuaro 61600 Mexico
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.
Stop At: Palacio de Huitzimengari, Portal de Vasco de Quiroga, Centro, 61600 Pátzcuaro, Mich., Mexico
Walk into the oldest Spanish home around the square that works as a gallery of handicrafts from indigenous families in town.
Duration: 15 minutes
