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excursions
A wide range of spectacular excursions are available from
the Villa Montana with the specialist company Ayangupani
Tours. We highly recommend the services of this company, led
by David Saucedo.
The city tours of Morelia and Patzcuaro will give you a good
introduction to this area, but don't miss a visit to some of
the smaller towns and natural wonders nearby, some of which
are off the regular tourists' track. You'll have the
opportunity to buy traditional crafts direct from the
artisans and to get to know one of the most gloriously
beautiful states in Mexico.
The tours operate daily and reservations can be made at the
hotel or in advance - email us for advance reservations.
It's also possible to arrange for a private guide to take
you on a tour customized to your requirements..
| typical Excursions available from the hotel | |
|---|---|
| Morelia City Tour | Morelia City Tour Visit the most important sights
of colonial Morelia. This tour includes the Cathedral, aqueduct, beautiful
churches and one of the oldest universities in the Americas. 3 hours US$35 per person (minimum of 2 people required to operate the tour). |
| Patzcuaro Tour | Patzcuaro lies less than one hour from
Morelia, and this fascinating tour includes visits to the most important
monuments in the town as well as an optional tour to Janitzio Island by boat. 6-7 hours US$45 per person (minimum of 2 people required to operate the tour). |
| Artisans Tour | Visit artisans in their workshops and buy direct
from the source while visiting some of the area's most picturesque and
traditional villages. Includes Santa Clara del Cobre (copper and silver), Tocuro
(wooden masks), Ihuatzio (metal sculptures), Tzintzuntzan (quarry stone
figures), Capula (earthenware, tableware). 8 hours US$70 per person (minimum of 2 people required to operate the tour). |
| Nature Lovers Tour | Experience the highlights of this
wildly beautiful area in this full day excursion. Includes the ruins of San Juan
Parangaricutiro, which was buried by a volcanic eruption, the waterfalls of
Tzaracua and the mountains and rivers of the Eduardo Ruiz National Park. 10 hours US$75 per person (minimum of 2 people required to operate the tour). |
| Monarch Butterfly Tour | Available approximately November 20 - mid March. A
memorable tour to the Monarch Butterfly sanctuary to see the incredible sight of
trees and ground colored orange and black due to the sheer numbers of
butterflies. 10 hours US$80 per person (minimum of 2 people required to operate the tour). |
| Note that prices are approximate and tours are subject to change | |
