HomeProtected Areas
Barranca del Cupatitzio
Michoacán
About Barranca del Cupatitzio
Barranca del Cupatitzio National Park. This protected area is located at the southern end of the Transmexican Volcanic Belt, with the presence of springs whose waters form the sou...
How to get there?
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Most important locality
Barranca del Cupatitzio is located within the city of Uruapan, and 109 km from the city of Morelia.
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Airport
Morelia International Airport 'General Francisco Mújica' - Michoacán
References and Transportation
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Ways to get there
The river area of the Barranca del Cupatitzio National Park, where most of the tourist attractions such as waterfalls and fountains are loca...
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Transportation facilities
Private or rented car, through tour operators and public transportation such as buses and cabs.
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Mobility within the protected area
Cobblestone trails.
How to get there?
References and Transportation
- Ways to get there
The river area of the Barranca del Cupatitzio National Park, where most of the tourist attractions such as waterfalls and fountains are located, is located 7 blocks from the historic center of the city of Uruapan.
Uruapan is 109 km from the city of Morelia on the Siglo XXI highway. - Transportation facilities
Private or rented car, through tour operators and public transportation such as buses and cabs.
- Mobility within the protected area
Cobblestone trails.
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Schedules
Every day from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Entrance fee
In accordance with the provisions of the Federal Law of Rights for the current fiscal year
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Average weather in the area
Temperate with summer rains.
Protected Area map
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Activities and recommendations
Activities
- Bird watching
- Environmental education and interpretation
- Flora and fauna watching
Recommendations
- All year round is recommended to visit the Protected Area.
- Comfortable clothing and footwear for hiking is recommended.
Services
Services within the PA
Handicrafts, sustainable products and souvenirs stores
Information modules
Interpretive trails
Signage
Toilets
Viewpoint...
Lodging near the PA
Bungalows
Cabins
Hotel
Food service near the PA
Cheap restaurants
Fast food
Restaurants
Street food
Available services in the nearest locality to the PA
Bank ATMs
Banks
Hospital
Market / Super Market
Pharmacy
Transportation services
Nearest locality to the PA
Barranca del Cupatitzio is located within the city of Uruapan, and 109 km from the city of Morelia.
Admission fee
Protected Area entrance fee
In accordance with the provisions of the Federal Law of Rights for the current fiscal year
More about Barranca del Cupatitzio
Interesting facts
It is part of an important biological corridor located between the Tancítaro Peak and the forest zone of Uruapan, Michoacán, and is one of t...
Attractions
Source of the Cupatitzio River, springs and waterfalls.
Representative species of PA
Long-tailed Wood Partridge (Dendrortyx macroura), White-tailed Deer (Odocoileus virginianus), Bobcat (Lynx rufus), Basilisk Rattlesnake (Cro...
You can see more representative species of Barranca del Cupatitzio on the web site
Representative Species of PA
Representative Species of PA
Long-tailed Wood Partridge (Dendrortyx macroura), White-tailed Deer (Odocoileus virginianus), Bobcat (Lynx rufus), Basilisk Rattlesnake (Crotalus basiliscus), Eastern Milk Snake (Lampropeltis triangulum), Mexican Bull Snake (Pituophis deppei), Black necked garter snake (Thamnophis cyrtopsis), Bell's False Brook Salamander (Isthmura bellii), Douglas pine (Pinus douglasiana), Oak (Quercus candicans), Texas madrone (Arbutus xalapensis)
Visitor regulations
Follow these indications to conserve the Protected Area
1. Do not introduce alcoholic beverages, weapons, or drugs.
2. Do not leave the trails
3. Do not enter the river
4. Not to extr...
Visitor regulations
Protected Area Regulations
Visitor regulations in the Protected Area
1. Do not introduce alcoholic beverages, weapons, or drugs.
2. Do not leave the trails
3. Do not enter the river
4. Not to extract or cause damage to the flora and fauna.
5. Deposit garbage in its place
6. No pets allowed
