Michoacan, Mexico Multi Day Tour

Overview

Day by day itinerary

1. 1Arrival - Morelia International Airport (MLM) October 28th, 2023⌄

   Arrival Fly to Morelia International Airport (MLM) and stay in Zinapecuáro, Michoacán, Mexico at La Posada de los Colorines at Atzimba Water Park which includes access to the healing waters of their mineral pools. We’ll also see the harvest of Marigolds from the fields surrounding Morelia in a feast of colors and scents.

   Overnight: Hotel Posada de los Colorines

2. 2Opening celebration at the pyramid of Zirahuato⌄

   Apertura Opening celebration at the pyramid of Zirahuato to welcome our ancestors and the Monarch butterflies on their migration to México to mark the beginning of the Day of the Dead celebrations in Michoacán

   Meals: Breakfast

   Overnight: Hotel Posada de los Colorines

3. 3Santa Clara del Cobre⌄

   Explore the Pueblo Magico Santa Clara del Cobre where we’ll explore the artisans in copper unique to this area and observe a workshop where we can learn about the process Stay at rustic cabańas on Lake Zirahuen and play a traditional game of Loteria

   Meals: Breakfast

   Overnight: Lake Zirahuen Cabins

4. 4Uruapan National Park⌄

   Photograph as we ramble through the tropical rainforest of Uruapan National Park to see waterfalls and other natural views along the river

   Meals: Breakfast

   Overnight: Lake Zirahuen Cabins

5. 5Tzintzuntzan for Day of Dead traditional ceremonies⌄

   Experience the view at el Mirador del Estribo where we’ll have an overview of Lake Patzcuaro on our way to the Zona Arqueológica de Ihuatzio. Participate in the traditional Day of the Dead celebration in Tzintzuntzan that starts with the annual procession to the Ex-Convento de Santa Ana and continues on to the cemetery Travel by boat to the island of Yunuen in Lake Patzcuaro at private house rental where we’ll spend two nights.

   The old convent hosts the parade and blessings on the night of November 1st to begin the Days of the Dead Celebration. We'll view the parade from the expansive grounds and visit the convent in the evening. Each year they offer a special program for Day of the Dead

   Meals: Breakfast

   Overnight: Yunuen Island house rental

6. 6Patzcuaro⌄

   Absorb the sights and sounds of this celebration on our tour of Patzcuaro with free time to peruse the multiple artisan markets that are only available during this season

   Meals: Breakfast

   Overnight: Yunuen Island house rental

7. 7Catrina Festival⌄

   Visit La Feria de la Catrina at Capula. Capula is the home of the Catrina which has become a symbol of Day of the Dead.

   Meals: Breakfast

   Overnight: Hotel Casino

8. 8Morelia⌄

   Walkabout and spend time in the colonial city and UNESCO world heritage site of Morelia with a city tour and free time to explore on your own

   Meals: Breakfast

   Overnight: Hotel Casino

9. 9Morelia⌄

   Clausura See the Ex Convento de Santa María Magdalena Cuitzeo and the Zona Arqueológica de Tres Cerritos Dinner at Hotel de La Soledad and closing celebration at Hotel Historias

   Meals: Breakfast

   Overnight: Hotel Casino

10. 10Departure - November 5th, 2023⌄

    Departure from Morelia to the international airport

    Meals: Breakfast