Patzcuaro & Janitzio Tour
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.
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Isla Janitzio
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 hoursHouse 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.
30 minutesPlaza 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.
30 minutesTemplo de la Compania de Jesus
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 minutesBasilica de Nuestra Senora de la Salud
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 minutesMuseo de Artes y Oficios
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.
Palacio de Huitzimengari
Walk into the oldest Spanish home around the square that works as a gallery of handicrafts from indigenous families in town.
15 minutesIncluded
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Boat ride ticket to the Island is a round trip of 3 hours
- Entry/Admission - Isla Janitzio
Not Included
- Lunch
Good to Know
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- The car is sanitized day by day following the local health department recommendations. The PPE (personal protection equipment) will be provided for the day of tour. It is mandatory to report any health complications or symptoms that we should concern about, to Tour Guides and drivers.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 1 day of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.