Morelia Western Central Highlands, Mexico Travel Guide
Mexican departure tax (Derecho aéreo, DNA) usually comes with your international airline ticket price. Confirm this with your airline.
For land departures, if you paid the FMM fee upon entry, there is no separate exit fee beyond that. You simply surrender the stamped portion of your FMM upon departure.
Allocate enough time for baggage drop at the airport.
Allow for security screening procedures before your flight.
Keep the stamped FMM card portion with your passport; you must present it to immigration upon departure.
Facilities for storing your bags before departure.
Small shops for last-minute needs or snacks.
Counters for purchasing or confirming tickets.
Assistance with routes and schedules.
Morelia is an inland 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.
Day trips to nearby towns like Pátzcuaro, Tzintzuntzan, and Janitzio are popular.
Ensure 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.
