TRAVEL PLANNER

Michoacán’s capital, Morelia, is about an hour’s flight from Mexico City, the centre of the country’s flight universe. Commuter flights are offered by several airlines, including Aeroméxico (aeromexico.com) and Aeromar (aeromar.mx). On the ground, private tour operators offer a range of experiences and English-speaking guides. For those who favour “Spanish immersion,” inexpensive public buses also criss-cross the state. For more information, consult your travel agent or search michoacan.travel.

For hotel information, visit:

Hotel Casa del Naranjo: hotelcasadelnaranjo.com

Hotel de la Soledad: hoteldelasoledad.com

Villa Montaña Hotel & Spa: villamontana.com.mx