3-Day Private Guided Tour of Monarch Butterflies in Michoacan

By Ketavi Tourist Excursions

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Overview

The monarch (Danaus plexippus) is perhaps the most well known of all American butterflies.

The Monarch Butterfly is famous for it's migration, which is said to be one of the most fascinating phenomenons of the natural world.
Originating in southern Canada and the United States, they travel to overwintering and mountainous sites in central Mexico. This process covers the lifespan of three to four generations of the butterfly.

Join us on an incredible 3 day, 2 night journey, to experience the Colonial Towns of Pátzcuaro, Santa Clara del Cobre (copper town), and Morelia.
Take the opportunity to enjoy the spectacular landscapes and culture that these wonderful places offer. Witness these majestic creatures that are the Monarch Butterflies.

Activity location

Patzcuaro
- Patzcuaro, Michoacan, Mexico

Meeting/Redemption Point

C. Adelita 40
- 40 Calle Adelita
- 40894, Zihuatanejo, Guerrero, Mexico

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3-Day Private Guided Tour of Monarch Butterflies in Michoacan

3d
English

Pickup included

Travellers

Languages available

Starting time: 7:00 am

Price details

AU$1,023.87 x 1 AdultAU$1,023.87

Total

Until Tue, 24 Dec

What's included, what's not

Private transport
Air-conditioned vehicle

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Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transport options are available nearby
Specialised infant seats are available
Transport options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The altitude is very high which can make breathing a bit difficult. Depending on the time of year, the trail in the sanctuary may include some inclines.

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Zihuatanejo - Patzcuaro - Copper town - Morelia

3 stops
Meals: Not included
Accommodation: Rymma Hotel, a 3-star hotel.

Patzcuaro

Pátzcuaro is a large town and municipality located in the state of Michoacán. The town was founded sometime in the 1320s, at first becoming the capital of the Tarascan state and later its ceremonial centre. In Pátzcuaro we will visit the 11 patios exconvent, also the basilica of Patzcuaro.

Santa Clara del Cobre

3h
Admission ticket included

Santa Clara del Cobre is a Magical town and municipality located in the centre of the state of Michoacán, Mexico, 18 km from Pátzcuaro and 79 km from the state capital of Morelia. In Santa Clara del cobre we will visit the copper gallery, the copper museum and the copper factory.

Morelia

Morelia is a city and municipal seat of the municipality of Morelia in the north-central part of the state of Michoacán in central Mexico. In Morelia will visit Sweets Museum, Morelia Cathedral, ex convent where you can see many beautiful handcrafted items from the state of Michoacán.

Day 2: Agangueo - Monarch Butterflies Sanctuary - Morelia

3 stops
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation: Rymma Hotel, a 3-star hotel.

Angangueo

Angangueo is a municipality located in far eastern Michoacán state in central Mexico noted for its history of mining and its location in the Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve. We will visit he Monarch Butterflies Sanctuary.

Santuario de la Mariposa Monarca

4h
Admission ticket included

Mariposa Monarca Biosphere Reserve is located in the eastern part of the state of Michoacán on the western border of the state of Mexico; it covers the municipalities of Temascalcingo, San Felipe del Progreso, Donato Guerra and Villa de Allende in the state of Mexico, and Contepec, Senguío, Angangueo, Ocampo, Zitácuaro. In this place we will observe how majestic the Monarch Butterflies are, we will live the experience of this incredible momento.

Catedral de Morelia

30m
Admission ticket included

Cathedral of Morelia is a Baroque-style, Roman Catholic cathedral located in the centre of the city of Morelia, Michoacán, Mexico. It is the seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Morelia.

Day 3: Morelia - Patzcuaro = Zihuatanejo

3 stops
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation: Not included

Morelia

After breakfast at the hotel, we will tour the historical city centre area. We will stop at the Cathedral and tour the sweets markets. Then we will return to Patzcuaro where we will enjoy lunch at the mirador (not included). After lunch we will have free time to explore the city centre and then return back to Zihuatanejo

Catedral de Morelia

Visit the stunning cathedral built in 1700's. Listen to the church bells chime and hear the famous organ as it prepares for mass.

Mercado de Dulces Y Artesanias Morelia

A sensory overload as you walk throught the extensive sweets markets. Shop for sweets made locally or souviners.

Location

Activity location

Patzcuaro
- Patzcuaro, Michoacan, Mexico

Meeting/Redemption Point

C. Adelita 40
- 40 Calle Adelita
- 40894, Zihuatanejo, Guerrero, Mexico

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