Native Trails MyTrails 2025 173 Michoacán visit of a workshop, the guitar builders tell you all about the manufacture of these fascinating string instruments. If you are lucky, it will be possible to prepare a short concert for you in the workshop. 8 Explore the caves of Tziranda Duration: 02:00 h · Level: Difficult The limestone caves have been formed in millions of years and were named after the tziranda trees that grow everywhere in the surroundings. During the many Mexican wars, the cave system was used as a retreat – hearsay has it that Miguel Hidalgo also sought refuge here when he was fleeing from Spanish soldiers. The Tziranda Caves consist of two chambers, one of which you explore. Mineral salts led to the formation of bizarre formations of stalactites and stalagmites, which will inspire your fantasy. The protected chamber, on the other hand, is populated by 19 different bat species. 9 Visit of the archaeological zone Tzintzuntzan Duration: 02:00 h · Level: Easy Together with Pátzcuaro and Ihuatzio, Tzintzuntzan – translated as “place of the hummingbirds” – formed the dominant Tarascan league in the Purépecha (or Tarasco) Empire. It had an area of about 7-km² (2.7-sq.mi.) and 40,000 inhabitants. On a platform of about 0.1-km² (¼- acre) are the five temples, called yácatas, which served as places of worship for the god of fire, Curicáveri. 10 Tour on the island of Janitzio Duration: 02:30 h · Level: Medium Taking narrow streets and many stairs, passing simple houses, countless restaurants and little tiendas, you climb the hill on the small Isla Janitzio. On top you will find a brick-built statue to commemorate General Don José María Morelos y Pavón. The accessible interior of this 40 m high (131 ft.) monument shows pictures of the hero’s life. Enjoy the beautiful view of the Pátzcuaro lake. 11 Walk along the Paricutín volcano Duration: 04:00 h · Level: Medium Walk to the remains of the church of San Juan Parangaricutiro, the village that was covered by the lava flowing out of the young Paricutín volcano. On 20th February 1943, the farmer Dionisio Pulido and his wife Paula are said to have been scared by sulfur fumes that rose from their corn field. When the next day, he returned with the priest of the village, the volcano, today extinct and 424 m (1,391 ft.) high, had already grown to more than 10 m (30 ft.). 12 Short walk through Pátzcuaro Duration: 01:30 h · Level: Easy Visit to Pátzcuaro, a rustic Pueblo Mágico in the mountains of Michoacán. The town was officially founded in 1540 and quickly developed into a religious center. The priest and lawyer Don Vasco de Quiroga was buried in the Basílica de Nuestra Señora. Crafted products of copper or lacquered wood, little stonework, and finely woven scarves are among the popular souvenirs. 13 Visit of a Macadamia and avocado plantation Duration: 02:00 h · Level: Easy Visit of a macadamia and avocado plantation in Uruapan, the “avocado capital of the world.” The avocado originates in Mexico, where it was probably grown and eaten more than 10,000 years ago. The name avocado derives from Aztec “ahuacatl” and originally meant “testicle”, but nowadays the fruit is often referred to as “green gold” to emphasize its high economic value. Hernán Cortés was the first to bring the plant to Europe in the 16th century. 14 Visit of an avocado plantation Duration: 01:30 h · Level: Easy On an avocado plantation, you will learn interesting facts about the “green gold”, which originates in Mexico. Taken to Europe by Cortés, the avocado became rapidly popular with the people of that continent, too. You get to know the different varieties and will learn useful information about the evergreen plants, including the harvest and use of the fruits.
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