What is parangaricutirimicuaro?

Parangaricutirimícuaro is a dormant volcano and a small town located in the Mexican state of Michoacán.

• The Volcano: The volcano, often shortened to Parícutin, is famous for having erupted suddenly in a cornfield on February 20, 1943. It continued to erupt for nine years, burying the nearby villages of Paricutín and San Juan Parangaricutiro.
• The Town: The town, officially named San Juan Nuevo Parangaricutiro, was relocated after the original town was mostly destroyed. Only the church towers of the original San Juan Parangaricutiro remain visible, protruding from the hardened lava flow.
• Location: Both the volcano and the town are situated in the state of Michoacán, known for its rich indigenous culture and beautiful landscapes.
• Tourism: The area is a popular tourist destination, offering opportunities for hiking, exploring the lava fields, and visiting the partially buried church.
• The eruption: The eruption of the paricutin volcano is remarkable because it was witnessed and studied from its very beginning.