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Mexico: Tales of Michoacan

By Vibe Adventures
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Overview

  • Get to know diverse Mexico City.
  • Walk around impressive UNESCO-listed centre of Morelia.
  • Get charmed by beautiful Janitzio Island.
  • Hike the youngest volcano in the Western Hemisphere.
  • Visit the former capital of the ancient Purepecha State.

Activity location

  • Michoacan State
    • Janitzio, Michoacán, Mexico

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Hotel pick-up
    • Mexico City, Mexico City, Mexico

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What's included, what's not

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    Transport: private vehicle
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    Accommodation: 7x nights in conveniently located, locally-owned hotels/B&Bs
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    Service of a Tour Leader
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    Walking tours: Mexico City, Tlalpujahua, Morelia, Pátzcuaro, Uruapan, Paracho, Zamora, Cuitzeo
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guided visits: Tzintzuntzan Pyramids; Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve (in winter only)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Activities: boat to Janitzio; hiking Paricutin; boat ride in Camecuaro; access to Los Azufres spa
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Flights; airport pick-up/drop-of; travel insurance; personal expenses & tips

Know before you book

  • AGES ALLOWED: 12-69
  • TRANSPORT: The type of vehicle depends on the size of the group and may include car, 7-seater, minivan.
  • PHYSICAL CONDITION: This tour involves a decent amount of walking. Therefore, travellers should have moderate physical fitness condition.
  • ACTIVITIES: Participation in all activities of this Mexico adventure tour is optional - just be sure to be in time for daily departures.
  • ACCOMMODATIONS: An exact list of accommodation is sent together with trip notes 2 weeks before the departure date. All accommodation is centrally located, tourist-class, locally-owned properties with private facilities in each room.
  • OTHER NOTES: The price of the tour/person depends on the number of travellers & room option you choose.

What you can expect

Overview

Join our 8-day off-the-beaten-track tour around Michoacan - one of the most beautiful and least visited states in Mexico. Explore the natural & cultural gems during the day while hanging out & having fun in the evening!

Itinerary

Day 1: Mexico City

Arrive at any time before meeting your group and Tour Leader in the evening: welcome meeting, optional welcome & get-together with the group in one of local restaurants/bars.

Day 2: Mexico City

Spend the whole day exploring cultural & historic gems of Mexico City: Historic Centre of Mexico City (walking tour), Xochimilco (boat tour), National Anthropology Museum (guided visit).

Day 3:Mexico City - Tlalpujahua - Morelia

In the morning, go to Tlalpujahua -an old mining town located among pine mountainous forests that is famous for its impressive colonial architecture and majestic pink-stone sanctuary. Upon a visit to a local mining museum, walking tour around the historic centre & optional lunch we will continue to the state capital Morelia whose historic centre has been declared a UNESCO Heritage Site.

Day 4: Morelia - Tzintzuntzan - Janitzio - Pátzcuaro

In the morning go to Tzintzuntzan - one of the greatest pre-Hispanic cities in Mexico and former capital of the ancient Purepecha State. After a walking tour around the town and visit to nearby pyramids, take a boat to Isla de Janitzio - the main island of Lake Pátzcuaro whose town is known for the butterfly fishermen that can also be located on the back of the 50 peso Mexican banknote. In the afternoon, we will go to Pátzcuaro -a picturesque colonial town founded in the 1320s as the capital of the Tarascan state and later its ceremonial centre.

Day 5: Pátzcuaro - Paricutin Volcano - Uruapan

Hike Paricutin - the youngest (but considered dormant nowadays) volcano in the Western Hemisphere.

Day 6: Uruapan - Paracho - Camecuaro National Park - Zamora

Day 7: Zamora - Cuitzeo - Los Azufres

In the morning go to Cuitzeo - a quiet colonial town that offers a charming view of where the land meets the sky and a lake resembling a giant mirror. Upon a walking tour around its historic centre, we will go toLos Azufres - a rustic spa resort situated in the middle of the mountains with several hot springs and sulphur mud lake.

Day 8: Los Azufres - Mexico City

Morning departure to Mexico City. In winter, we will also visit nearby Monarch Butterfly UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.

Location

Activity location

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    Michoacan State
    • Janitzio, Michoacán, Mexico

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Hotel pick-up
    • Mexico City, Mexico City, Mexico