Angahuan & Paricutín Volcano Tour

Hike up a volcano, visit a town buried by lava, and explore an indigenous purhépecha town on this tour of Angahuan and Parcutín Volcano from Morelia.

Angahuan & Paricutín Volcano Tour

At the designated time, we'll pick you up at your hotel in Morelia and head to the ruins of the town of San Juan Parangaricutiro, where the Paricutín volcano is located. Once there, we'll set out on a 2.5-kilometer (1.5-mile) hiking route.

During the hike up the volcano, we'll see hawthorn, prickly pear, and oak trees scattered on its slopes. The terrain is arid due to volcanic activity. This volcano is known as the youngest volcano on Earth, having emerged on 20 February 1943.

After the hike, we'll visit the lava-covered ruins of the Church of San Juan Parangaricutiro, the only remaining structure from a village destroyed by the eruption. The church's façade and bell tower have remarkably survived nine years of volcanic activity.

Next, we'll go to the village of Angahuan to experience the local indigenous Purhepecha culture and language. Here, we will see significant monuments, including a mural depicting the Legend of Paricutín, the Franciscan Chapel of Huatápera, and the Moorish-style Church of Santiago Apóstol. You will have an hour of free time to try typical food.

At the end of the tour, we'll return to your hotel in Morelia, arriving at 8 pm.