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Dormant volcano in Michoacán, Mexico
Photo: Jim Luhr, Smithsonian Institution, Public domain via Wikimedia Commons
Paricutin is a notorious volcano in the state of Michoacan in Mexico. It is the youngest volcano on earth. Two small villages nearby were destroyed in the volcano's first (and only) eruption. There are still a few services in the area for visitors, especially in the two new villages that were built by the displaced villagers. Paricutín has been named one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World sevenwonders.org.
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Rustic traditional restaurant serving regional cuisine. Everything is homemade, right down to the handmade tortillas. Good cafe de olla, the churipos are a regional specialty.
Small family run restaurant with authentic regional cuisine. The restaurant is open only when they have reservations, so call ahead if you plan to eat here (and you should).
Comfortable, modern hotel in the town of Angahuan.
Rustic cabins with fireplaces sleep up to 6. Campsites available as well. On-site restaurant serving regional cuisine. Guides can be arranged here for tours and horses are available for rent. Direct access to trails leading to the volcano and ruined village.
By car
Angahuan is 37 km from Uruapan via federal highway MEX 37. The drive will take about 45 minutes via a modern, well maintained road.
The volcano has become popular with tourists who are curious to see a marvel of natural forces, but tourist infrastructure has not yet been developed.
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