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, with much of the terrain being arid due to volcanic activity. Paricutín is known as the youngest volcano on Earth, having emerged suddenly from a farmer's field on February 20, 1943.

After our hike, we'll visit the lava-covered ruins of the Church of San Juan Parangaricutiro, the last remains of a village destroyed by the eruption. We will enter the church, notable for its well-preserved façade and bell tower, having survived nine years of volcanic activity.

Next, we will go to Angahuan village to experience local indigenous Purhepecha culture and language. We'll see important monuments, including the mural depicting the Legend of Paricutín, the Franciscan Chapel of Huatápera, and the Moorish-style Church of Santiago Apóstol. After the tour, you’ll have an hour of free time to try typical delicacies.

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