Cheap Flights to Morelia with Viva

Morelia is the capital of the central state of Michoacán and still retains a classic colonial atmosphere, with its narrow streets, baroque cathedral and numerous churches, palaces, and theaters. In fact, due to the principal construction material of most of these heritage buildings, Morelia is also known as the “pink stone city”.

Book a cheap flight to Morelia with Viva and discover this hidden gem in the center of Mexico for a fraction of the usual price!

What to do While in Morelia

• Travel back in time by walking through the historical center. Morelia has more than 200 buildings made of the pink stone. It is also the only colonial city in Mexico that doesn’t have a main square!
• Get your culture fix by visiting the baroque cathedral, which was built in the 18th century is home to interesting art pieces, such as 4600-pipe organ.
• Morelia is home to some of the most interesting buildings in Mexico, such as the Palacio de Gobierno or the Palacio Legislativo.
• Take a day off from city by exploring Janitzio Island, the biggest in the Pátzcuaro Lake. Try and visit during the 1st of November - “Día de Muertos” - to immerse yourself in Mexican culture!

Morelia Cuisine

Being part of Michoacán, Morelia shares some of its most famous dishes with its neighboring cities, whose traditional food attracts visitors from all over the country.

Make sure to try some Tarasca soup accompanied by a meat plate like carnitas de cerdo, borrego tatemado or churipo. If you’re feeling adventurous you can always go with the olla podrida and end your meal with some traditional chongos zamoranos or chocolate de metate.

Connecting to Morelia from the International Airport

One of the main advantages of Morelia is that the city offers different public transportation options to arrive from the airport. Besides public buses and taxis, you can also take a Viva Bus to different points around the city when you arrive from your Viva flight to Morelia.