from 139USD
Monarch Butterfly
Witness what makes this butterfly so magnificent
Found 1976, thanks to research by Canadian scientist Fred Urquhart, the winter refuge of the monarch butterfly in central Mexico is a real wonder of nature. Declared a UNESCO protected natural site in 2008, it´s the green place where butterflies that leave Canada & the United States mountain areas in the fall come & hide in the woods of “El Rosario” sanctuary (Michoacan, Mexico), to hibernate from late November to February. Due to their sexual maturing in March, they reproduce a new generation of butterflies that will continue the millennial migration flight to North America; when the spring begins. Well preserved to present day by WWF & Monarch Watch among other NGO´s is now recovering from a serious reduced number of butterflies from the year 2013.
- Tour type: Transport / driver based
- Duration: 8 hrs. Start time: 7 AM (Morelia)
- Pick up: Hotel lobby in downtown
- Required booking: 2 days before meeting
- Days available: Everyday Nov-22 to Mar-22 (wintertime only)
- Price per person: USD $139
- Settings: Minimum of 2 people to start tours
- Covid-19 rules: Maximum of 8 people in a van
Note: If you come in a larger group, don’t hesitate to contact me for a new quotation. I´m flexible!
Group tours (shared) are published separately
- English speaking Tour Guide / driver all time
- Round trip transportation from Morelia (tours from San Miguel Allende, Patzcuaro or Mexico City available)
- Admission to the natural protected areas
- Mexican lunch on the site, and all details about migration flight of the monarchs.
Exclusions: - Breakfast early morning, mountain bike rental or horseback rides (when available), additional services out of the program of the tour.
- Drop off service to a different destination.
After departing at 7:00 AM from Morelia (departs from San Miguel Allende, Patzcuaro or Mexico city available), enjoy the scenic drive to find landscape with volcanic mountains and valleys having beans, chickpeas, corn & winter wheat, plus the lakeshore of Cuitzeo, a long shallow lake that looks like a winter paradise for ducks and birds from North America. Find the fir trees where the Monarchs winter beyond the pine tree mountains at 3000 meters above sea level. The further we hike in the woods, the more monarchs we can see, flying between trees and, sometimes around people!
- I only drive private tours
- Prices per person, as published
- It’s possible to customize a tour to +3 people
- Discount apply to groups +4
- Suggested: Mexican currency in cash is $1000 per person, for daily shopping or services
From travelers I may need to know:- The Covid-19 vaccine certificate
- Latest Covid-19 negative test as required
- Hotel, air flight, weight, diseases or medical prescriptions if necessary
- Physical or handicap issues
No wheel chairs. Kids over 10 years only
Admission to sites or buildings not included in the program can be added by request of travelers, when extended timing & prices are accepted.
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