Uruapan produces more avocado than anywhere else on earth, and this tour goes into a working Hass orchard on the volcanic slopes above the city. Participants pick fruit, watch the grading and packing that feeds the export trade, and eat a michoacano breakfast built around the harvest.
México Private Tours runs this six-hour excursion into a working Hass orchard on the volcanic slopes above Uruapan, the city that produces more avocado than anywhere else on earth. The route combines the orchard visit, where participants pick fruit and watch the grading and packing that feeds the export trade, with a stop at the Uruapan market and a walk through Parque Nacional Barranca del Cupatitzio. The meal is a single michoacano breakfast built around the avocado harvest, so the day leans savoury with no separate sweet course. The price includes the orchard visit with a grower, avocado picking, breakfast, the market stop, the national park walk and transport within Uruapan; it does not include transport from other cities in Michoacán or gratuities for the grower. The tour runs as a small private group with an English-speaking guide, the pace mixes orchard walking with the national park trail, and dietary substitutions at breakfast can usually be arranged with advance notice.
What is included
- Orchard visit with a grower, avocado picking, breakfast, Uruapan market stop, Cupatitzio national park walk, transport within Uruapan
Good to know
- Operator
- México Private Tours
Location
Centro, 60000 Uruapan, Michoacán
19.4216, -102.0618 View on map
Highlights
- Working Hass avocado orchard visit on the slopes above Uruapan
- Hands-on avocado picking with grading and packing explained
- Michoacano breakfast built around the fresh harvest
- Walk through Parque Nacional Barranca del Cupatitzio
Tips for visiting
- Wear closed shoes for the orchard and the national park trail
- Skip a heavy breakfast beforehand, since the tour includes a full meal
- The avocado festival runs late November to mid-December and adds crowds to the market stop
- Mention allergies or dietary needs for breakfast when booking
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Frequently asked questions
Is the tour private or a shared group?
It runs as a small private tour with México Private Tours rather than a large shared group.
Is transport from Morelia included?
No, the included transport covers movement within Uruapan only; getting to Uruapan is separate.
What is the best time to visit?
The orchard is open year round, but the Uruapan avocado festival from late November to mid-December adds extra market activity.