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Isla de Janitzio is the main island of Lake Patzcuaro in the state of Michoacán, Mexico.The town of Janitzio, which means "where it rains", is located atop the hill. Janitzio can only be reached by boats which run regularly back and forth from about 7:30 am to 6 pm, accessible from Pátzcuaro's pier (embarcadero). These boats can be hired to take you around other parts of the lake. The town is famous for the butterfly fishermen who are skilled at lowering their butterfly-shaped nets to catch the local famous cuisine "pescado blanco". The butterfly fisherman were also located on the back side of the 50 peso Mexican banknote.
Source: Janitzio - Wikipedia
Introduction
Set out on a tour of the colonial heritage sites of Mexico and get acquainted with its local tradition, quaint villages and colonial architecture. Enjoy a boat ride on the tranquil waters of Lake Patzcuaro to Janitzio Island and come face-to-face with the indigenous Purepecha tribes. At the market of Tlaquepaque, pick up armloads of souvenirs ranging from clay figures, blown glass, paper-mache, tin ware, and pottery.
Take a trip to Guanajuato, nestled in the hills of Sierra de Guanajuato and explore its ‘callejones’ or alleyways and the famous basilica and churches built by the wealth from its prosperous silver mines. Lose yourself further in colonial history at the charming city of San Miguel de Allende. This excursion allows you to explore Mexico from a new perspective.
