The Magic of Michoacán

ITINERARY

DAY 1: MORELIA

Reception at the Morelia Bus Terminal and transfer to the hotel of your choice. Free time at leisure. Lodging.

DAY 2: MORELIA - QUIROGA - TZINTZUNTZAN - JANITZIO - PATZCUARO - MORELIA

Departure to Patzcuaro, to enjoy a tour along the shore of the lake of the same name, starting in Quiroga, a town where you will find much of the craftsmanship of the state of Michoacan; the Magical Town of Tzintzuntzan, visiting: the former 16th century Franciscan convent and the Temple of the Virgin of Solitude, which houses an image made with the Purepecha technique of Pasta de Caña de Maíz known as the "Lord of the Holy Burial"; Janitzio, the most famous island of Lake Patzcuaro and whose highest part is a 40-meter high monument in honor of the hero of the Independence of Mexico, José María Morelos y Pavón (a native of Morelia); Patzcuaro, Magical Town that besides having a privileged location on the shore of the lake and an imposing nature in its surroundings, is a destination that attracts by the great color of its traditions and the provincial air that offer their houses of white walls and tile roofs, is visited: The Basilica of Our Lady of Health, the Temple of the Society of Jesus, the House of the Eleven Patios (today House of Crafts) and the Plaza Don Vasco. Return to Morelia. Lodging.

DAY 3: MORELIA - TUPÁTARO - SANTA CLARA DEL COBRE - ZIRAHUÉN - MORELIA

Departure to Santa Clara del Cobre, visiting on the way the town of Tupátaro, which houses a temple of the sixteenth century with eighteenth century decoration and is known as the Sistine Chapel of Michoacán, because of the 45 paintings on its ceiling depicting the life of Jesus Christ. Arrival to Santa Clara del Cobre, Magical Town of mining tradition whose inhabitants have developed their skills and have inherited them from generation to generation since pre-Hispanic times. The street lamps, benches, and the kiosk of its Main Square, boast an orange glow that honors the name of the town. Visit some workshops where you can observe the creation of copper pieces, from the smelting of the metal to the finishing and polishing. Transfer to Zirahuén, a beautiful lake nestled in the Sierra Michoacana known as the corner of Agua Verde, ideal for a spiritual retreat and to enjoy a paradisiacal natural environment. Return to Morelia. Lodging.

DAY 4: MORELIA

Free time until the scheduled time for transfer to the Morelia Bus Terminal.

INCLUDES

• HOTEL ACCOMMODATION IN THE HOTEL OF YOUR CHOICE, CATEGORIES: FIRST (P), FIRST SUPERIOR (PS), SUPERIOR (S) AND BOUTIQUE (B)
• TRANSPORTATION IN AIR-CONDITIONED UNITS THROUGHOUT THE TOUR
• VISITS WITH ENTRANCE FEES INCLUDED ACCORDING TO ITINERARY
• LODGING TAXES AND VAT
• CERTIFIED BILINGUAL GUIDE (SPANISH - ENGLISH)
• TRAVEL ASSISTANCE INSURANCE

NOT INCLUDED

• DOMESTIC FLIGHTS
• BEVERAGES AT THE ABOVE-MENTIONED MEALS
• NO SERVICE NOT SPECIFIED
• PERSONAL EXPENSES
• TIPS
• AIRLINE TICKETS

TERMS AND CONDITIONS: GENERAL CONDITIONS

• Acceptance of this itinerary implies full compliance with the circuit.
• The order of the itinerary may be changed without altering its content.
• Departures may be subject to variations and/or modifications depending on occupancy.
• Passport must be valid for at least 6 months after the return date of the trip.
• There are no refunds or cancellations, change in name penalty USD $250 + VAT and this change can only be made prior to the issuance of the airline ticket. Once the ticket is issued it is non-refundable, non-cancellable, non-endorsable and non-exchangeable. Please consult directly with your Travel Consultant prior to the settlement of your package.
• Globetrotter Excursions is not responsible if the passenger is unable to travel on the stipulated dates.
• Optional excursions are paid directly upon arrival at the destination. *Prices subject to change without prior notice. Once the total amount of the program has been paid, the following conditions apply:
  • Cancellation 30 days prior to departure: 25% of the land portion cost
  • Cancellation 21 days prior to departure: 50% of the land portion cost
  • Cancellation 10 days prior to departure: 75% of the cost of the land portion of the trip.
  • Cancellation less than 10 days prior to departure: Land portion is non-refundable.

Terms and conditions.