San Juan Parangaricutiro

The Paricutín is a volcano in the state of Michoacán, Mexico, known for being one of the few volcanoes in the world whose formation has been witnessed and documented since its inception. It emerged unexpectedly on February 20, 1943, in a corn field belonging to the peasant Dionisio Pulido, located in the municipality of Nuevo San Juan Parangaricutiro, on the Purépecha Plateau. The History of the Paricutín and the Buried Peoples.The emergence of the Paricutín began with a small crack in the earth, which quickly evolved into a volcanic eruption that would last nine years, until 1952. Throughout this period, the volcano grew to reach a height of approximately 424 meters from its base. The eruption had a devastating impact on nearby communities, especially in the towns of San Juan Parangaricutiro and Paricutín, which were completely buried by lava and ashes. From San Juan Parangaricutiro, the only thing that was visible was the tower and a part of the church, which even today rise dramatically over the sea of solidified lava, reminding us of the relentless force of nature.This fascinating landscape, where the ruins of the church emerge among the petrified lava, tells a story of destruction and rebirth, making the Paricutín a powerful symbol and an unmissable destination for those interested in the majesty and power of nature.