About 200 miles west of Mexico City, close to the town of Uruapan, there is a cinder-cone volcano called Paricutin. Paricutin is considered to be the youngest volcano in the Northern Hemisphere having surged suddenly in a cornfield in 1943. The farmer’s cornfield then became extremely popular, attracting scientific attention. The lava flow from the volcano destroyed the Mexican villages of Paricutin and San Juan Parangaricutiro.
Here are some interesting facts about the Paricutin Volcano that will expand your geological knowledge. Let’s get started!
Paricutin Volcano is a tourist attraction with the main access being in Angahuan. The small town offers guided tours and horses that can take you to the ruins of the San Juan Parangaricutiro Church. Also, there is the possibility of climbing the volcano, which is an amazing experience, if a bit scary when you know the volcano’s history. The volcano is accessible on horseback, except the last few hundred steps where people need to walk the final steep section of the trail. The excursion requires a professional guide or a local that knows the area and can lead you safely through the agave fields and the avocado growth. All in all, visiting the volcano is a great experience that shouldn’t be missed if you’re ever near Paricutin.
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