Monarch Butterfly

Discover the state of Michoacan and visit the Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary to see how these butterflies escape the winter and come for some nicer weather in this beautiful park in Mexico. This trip has everything: beautiful routes, natural beauty, archaeological sites and colonial cities.

Itinerary
Day 1 Arrival to Mexico City International Airport.
You will be welcomed by your professional biologist guide. Transfer to the Majestic hotel in the Zocalo Plaza, heart of the city.

Day 2
07:30 Breakfast at the hotel.
09:00 Visit to the Anthropology Museum.
11:45 Depart to Zitacuaro, Michoacan.
13:00 Lunch in Zitacuaro.
14:00 Zitcuaro city tour. Find out why this beautiful colonial city is called the "Three Times Heroic Zitacuaro City."
16:00 Visit the ceremonial centre of Ziráhuato and the Ruins of Zacapendo.
18:30 Check-in hotel Villa Monarca Inn
19:30 Dinner in your hotel.

Day 3
08:00 Breakfast in the hotel.
09:00 Depart to Angangueo .
10:00 Transfer from Angangueo to El Rosario Butterfly sanctuary.
10:45 Hiking at El Rosario Butterfly sanctuary.
We will explore this fantastic and magic place. Just imagine these Monarch Butterflies made and incredible long journey to escape the harsh winters in the USA and Canada. You will find an amazing amount of butterflies altogether in one tree. We will also be able to visit and learn more about these amazing species at the Butterfly research centre.
14:30 Lunch at El Malacate Mexican restaurant in Angangueo.
15:30 We will visit the charming downtown of Angangueo.
16:00 Visit to the Parker House museum, former house of Angangueo's Mine's chief Engineer.
17:00 Back to the hotel.
19:00 Lecture about the biology and migration of the monarch butterflies.
20:00 Dinner in the hotel.

Day 4
08:00 Breakfast at the hotel.
09:00 Transfer to the Sierra Chincua butterfly sanctuary.
10:00 Arrival to the Sanctuary.
10:30 Horse back ride for about 50 minutes to find where the butterflies are located.
14:00 Lunch in Las Margaritas restaurant in Angangueo.
15:00 Back to the hotel.
16:00 We will have time to relax and rest after two hiking days.
19:00 Dinner in the hotel.

Day 5
07:30 Breakfast in the hotel.
09:00 Departure to Los Azufres.
12:00 Arrival to Los Azufres.
We will go hiking through the park and take a nice swim in one of Los Azufres' lovely sulfide thermal waters.
14:00 Lunch.
Enjoy a nice meal in this wonderful park while surrounded by mountains, forest, thermal waters and lakes.
15:00 Depart to Patzcuaro.
18:00 Check-in hotel Hosteria San Felipe.
19:30 Dinner at hotel.

Day 6
07:30 Breakfast in your hotel.
09:00 Transfer to Uruapan.
12:00 Arrival in Uruapan and visit to the Eduardo Ruiz National Park.
This park is a tropical rainforest with trails along the Rio Cupatitizio, which springs in La Rodilla del Diablo (the Devil's Knee). We will be able to enjoy the wonderful crystal-clear water, we will also visit the trout hatchery located in the middle of the park.
14:00 Lunch in the park.
15:00 We have some more time to explore this beautiful national park.
17:00 Transfer back to Patzcuaro.
19:30 Dinner in your hotel.

Day 7
06:30 Early breakfast in your hotel.
07:30 Boat trip to Janitzio Island.
Discover this fantastic island in the middle of Lake Patzcuaro populated by Tarascan Indians. Have a picture taken at the top of the island where the huge statue of Morelos (Mexican independence hero) is located, this statue can be seen from Patzcuaro.
10:00 Van transfer to Toluca
14:00 Lunch in Toluca.
15:00 Visit to the amazing stained glass factories and botanical garden.
16:00 Depart to Mexico City.
18:00 Check in Majestic hotel.
19:30 Farewell dinner in a nice Mexican restaurant.

Day 8 Transfers to the airport depending on the flight schedule.

Includes
- Professional bilingual guides
- Transportation
- Entrance fees
- Meals/snacks/drinks during the tour

Excludes
- Tips and gratuities
- Alcoholic beverages during the tour
- Personal Expenses
- Optional Activity Costs

Please Note
- Child rates are applicable for guests under 8 years old
- Our professional, bilingual guides can all speak English or Spanish.
- Tours for French, German, Dutch or even Italian languages can be arranged. Please inquire
- Unused or partially used tour features and components are nonrefundable
- We recommend bringing sun block, mosquito repellent, a hat, towel, swimsuit, long sleeve cotton shirt, long cotton pants and impermeable jacket
- Comfortable and weather appropriate clothing recommended

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