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Janitzio

Janitzio is a town in Pátzcuaro district, Michoacán, Mexico of about 2,458 people. Within 50 km by road there are 128 places to visit: 102 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 forts & heritage and 5 museums. The must-see places are Monumento José María Morelos Pavón, Zona Arqueológica Ihuatzio and Lake Pátzcuaro.

19.5733° N, 101.6519° WPop. 2,458

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Within 30 km65 places
Within 50 km128
Must-see19
Notable247
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Janitzio

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:09 pm

86 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Janitzio
  2. Zona Arqueológica Ihuatzioheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Lake Pátzcuarolake · 45 min
  4. Yacatas de Tzintzuntzanheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Angamucoheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Lake Zirahuénlake · 45 min
  7. Back in Janitzio
Today’s loopJanitzioStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Janitzio?

Monumento José María Morelos Pavón (heritage site, about 1 km), Zona Arqueológica Ihuatzio (heritage site, about 4 km), Lake Pátzcuaro (lake, about 7 km), Yacatas de Tzintzuntzan (heritage site, about 12 km), Isla de Janitzio (river spot, about 1 km), Angamuco (heritage site, about 21 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Janitzio?

128 places on Spotwander: 102 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 forts & heritage, 5 museums, 1 waterfall, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Janitzio?

Barranca Carantzacataro, about 7 km by road; Cerro Colorado (8 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Janitzio?

Monumento José María Morelos Pavón, about 1 km by road; Zona Arqueológica Ihuatzio (4 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Janitzio?

Start in Janitzio, visit Zona Arqueológica Ihuatzio, then Lake Pátzcuaro, then Yacatas de Tzintzuntzan, then Angamuco, then Lake Zirahuén, and drive back — about 86 km by road in all.