Michoacán Trip – Día de Muertos

JANITZIO NIGHT EXPERIENCE

On the night of November 1st, we will cross Lake Pátzcuaro to Janitzio, where thousands of candles illuminate the cemetery in one of the most breathtaking scenes in Mexico. Families honor their loved ones with flowers, food, music, and traditional altars, creating a unique atmosphere between the spiritual and cultural worlds.

TRADITION IN MICHOACÁN

We will visit the most symbolic towns of this tradition: Pátzcuaro, Janitzio, and Tzintzuntzan. Each offers a different perspective of Día de Muertos: markets, altars, rituals, and a deep connection to Mexican culture.

PARICUTÍN VOLCANO

One of the most impressive landscapes in Mexico. We will hike across lava fields and volcanic ash trails to reach the crater of Paricutín, the youngest volcano in the Americas and one of the 7 Natural Wonders of the World. Along the way, we will explore the ruins of San Juan Viejo, a church partially buried by lava.

WHY THIS TRIP IS UNIQUE

• One of the most iconic traditions in Mexico
• Authentic cultural experience (not touristy)
• Visually breathtaking moments (candles, altars, lake)
• Adventure at one of the most famous volcanoes in the world

• Roundtrip transportation from GDL & CDMX
• 2 hotel nights in Morelia (friday 30th and saturday 31st) (shared rooms for 2-5 people)
• 2 breakfast included (saturday and sunday)
• Boat ride to Janitzio Island
• Full Día de Muertos experience
• Paricutín volcano hike
• Visit to San Juan Viejo ruins

Friday, October 30

• 9:30 a.m. – Check-in

• 10:00 a.m. – Departure

• 2:00 p.m. – Arrival in Morelia. Hotel check-in

• 10:00 p.m. – Night out.

Saturday, October 31

• 6:30 a.m. – Buses depart for Paricutín Volcano

• 9:00 a.m. – Arrival in Nuevo San Juan Parangaricutiro. Here we’ll switch to local buses and vans to head to the volcano.

• 9:30 a.m. – Tour begins. The drive to the volcano takes 1 hour and 30 minutes.

• 11:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. – Guided ascent / Hike to Paricutín Volcano.

• 2:00 p.m. – Departure for the Old San Juan Ruins. We’ll take transportation again for 1 hour and 30 minutes to the next stop.

• 3:30 p.m. – Visit to the Old San Juan ruins.

• 5:00 p.m. – Return to Nuevo San Juan Parangaricutiro.

• 7:00 p.m. – Departure for Morelia

• 9:00 p.m. – Arrival at the hotel.

Sunday, November 1

• 12:00 PM – Departure for Pátzcuaro. Check out of the hotel.

• 1:30 PM – Arrival in Pátzcuaro. Free time to explore and have lunch.

The buses will drop us off at a spot from which we’ll walk 10 minutes to downtown, and we’ll meet at that same spot to depart for the Janitzio Island tour at 4:00 PM.

• 4:00 p.m. – Trip to the Janitzio pier.

5:00 p.m. – Departure for Janitzio Island. Arrival at the SAN PEDRITO pier, where we’ll give you your ticket to board the boat.

5:30 p.m. – Janitzio Island. Free time

• 8:00 p.m. – Return from Janitzio. We’ll take the boat back.

• 9:00 p.m. – Bus departure for Tzin Tzun Tzan.

• 11:00 p.m. – Visit to Tzin Tzun Tzan. Free time to visit the marshes.

Schedules are subject to change and modification as necessary, and staff will provide updates during bus trips or via WhatsApp

• Sweater or jacket
• Comfortable clothes
• Sneakers
• Camera