Morelia 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 TOURIST card upon departure.
Allocate plenty of time for bag check at the airport.
Allow for security screening procedures before takeoff.
Keep the stamped FMM card portion along together with your passport; you must present it to immigration upon departure.
Facilities for storing your bags before departure.
Small places to buy last-minute needs or snacks.
Counters for purchasing or confirming tickets.
Assistance with paths and timetables.
Morelia is an inland city, so direct sea or river arrivals are not applicable. However, a boat operated by locals 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.
Outings to close-by 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 will be as smooth as your arrival if you plan ahead.
