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Dance of the old men

Patzcuaro & Janitzio Tour

By Alfredo Tour Guide
10 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$316 per adult
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages
Overview

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.
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Activity location

  • Isla Janitzio
    • Patzcuaro, Michoacan, Mexico

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Burger King
    • 30 Guillermo Prieto
    • 58000, Morelia, Michoacán, Mexico

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Patzcuaro-Janitzio Private
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h8h
  • English

Private Tour in my car
2017 NIssan Versa A/C

Starting time: 9:00 am
Price details
AU$315.68 x 1 AdultAU$315.68
Total
Price is AU$315.68
Until Sun, 17 Nov

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedBoat ride ticket to the Island is a return of 3 hours
  • What's includedWhat's includedAir-conditioned vehicle
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedLunch

Know before you book

  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

Isla Janitzio
  • 3h
  • Admission ticket included
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)
  • 30m
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
  • 30m
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.
Templo de la Compania de Jesus
  • 10m
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.
Basilica de Nuestra Senora de la Salud
  • 15m
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.
Museo de Artes y Oficios (Pass by)
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
  • 15m
Walk into the oldest Spanish home around the square that works as a gallery of handicrafts from indigenous families in town.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESIsla Janitzio
    • Patzcuaro, Michoacan, Mexico

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEBurger King
    • 30 Guillermo Prieto
    • 58000, Morelia, Michoacán, Mexico

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