Michoacan Mexico Travel Guide
Mexican departure tax (Derecho aéreo, DNA) usually is accompanied by your international airline ticket price. Confirm this with your airline.
For land departures, if you paid the FMM fee upon arrival, there is no separate exit fee beyond that. You simply surrender the stamped portion of your FMM upon departure.
Allocate plenty of time for bag check at the airport.
Allow for security screening procedures before your flight.
Keep the stamped THE visitor permit portion along carrying your passport; you must present it to immigration upon departure.
Facilities for storing your bags before departure.
Small stores for last-minute needs or snacks.
Counters for purchasing or confirming tickets.
Assistance with paths and timetables.
Morelia is a landlocked city, so direct sea or river arrivals are not applicable. However, local boat services offer excursions on nearby Lake Pátzcuaro, a popular day trip destination.
The "Tranvía" (trolley bus) offers narrated tours. A great way to see the historic core.
Some operators run tours focused on gastronomy, local legends, or independence history.
Excursions to nearby towns like Pátzcuaro, Tzintzuntzan, and Janitzio are popular.
Check that all your documents are in order and consider any local purchases before heading to the airport or bus terminal.
Your journey from Morelia shall be as smooth as your arrival if you plan ahead.
