Patzcuaro & Janitzio Tour
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. Forget about bus tours and taxi cab drivers! Go with an expert Tour Guide driving this tour for over 25 years.
Options
Especial Semana Santa
Mercedes Benz 2020 A/C: This bus is limited to 20 seats!
What's included in Patzcuaro & Janitzio Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Isla Janitzio
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.
House of Eleven Patios (Casa de los Once Patios)
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.
Plaza Vasco de Quiroga
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.
Inclusions
- Boat ride ticket to the Island is a round trip of 3 hours
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Lunch
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- The corner of Madero (Main st.) and Guillermo Prieto at Burger King.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
Look for your name on the banner in hands of the Local Tour Guide. Look for your name on the banner placed on the windshield of vehicle out of your hotel.