Janitzio Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
island in Mexico
About Janitzio
The town of Janitzio, which means "where it rains", sits atop the hill. It is the largest of five islands in Lake Pátczuaro. The town is known for the butterfly fishermen who are skilled at lowering their butterfly-shaped nets to catch the local cuisine "pescado blanco". These fisherman were at one time depicted on the reverse of the 50-peso banknote. Mild, spring-like temperatures prevail most of the year in the North Central Highlands of central Mexico. The highlands have a climate that is mild and dry. The area around Janitzio rarely sees temperatures that go above 27 °C, even in summer. Daytime temperatures remain fairly consistent year round, however, it can become quite cold at night from November through March. The rainy season runs from May through October, with July and August ge
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