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Patzcuaro Express Tour and boat ride to Janitzio

Morelia, Mexicoby Alfredo Tour Guide

  • 7 hours
  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
  • Up to 12 travelers
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guide: English, Spanish

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Overview

Woke up late? No worries! This tour starts 11 AM! The Express Tour goes direct to catch the boat ride to Janitzio island, where the local fishermen still use the famous "butterfly nets". Enjoy free time to discover the statue of "Morelos" on top of the Island, built in 1933, which is actually higher than the Statue of Liberty in New York, USA. In Pátzcuaro, try the local gastronomy at lunch break and watch the famous "Dance of the old men" at Main square. You will have time to walk around downtown the cobblestone streets to the buildings of white walls & tile roofs, plus shopping handicrafts from local galleries to street vendors. Forget about bus tours and taxi cab drivers! Join the group tour and enjoy your time to main attractions. #JanitzioIsland #norisk #nostress #nocrowd #dontmiss Note: Ask the driver for the drop off service in Patzcuaro! - Take advantage of the meeting point and have breakfast at PANOLI, best for local gastronomy and pastries!

What's included

  • Private transportation
  • Boleto de paseo en lancha
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Antes de la salida y/o durante la excursión
  • Antes y/o después de la observación de mariposas

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Isla Janitzio

    3 hours

    Come to take a boat ride and visit the only lake in the world where the local fishermen still use the famous "butterfly nets"

  2. 2

    Plaza Vasco de Quiroga

    2 hours

    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.

Meeting and pickup

Panoli cafe downtown, at Casa Grande hotel; the corner of Abasolo and Allende (facing Main square)

End point

Panoli cafe downtown, at Casa Grande hotel; the corner of Abasolo and Allende (facing Main square)

Good to know

  • 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

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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