Mexico City: Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary Day Tour
ID: GYG877301-1380440
Category:
Country: Mexico
Duration:
1 days
Description
On a day tour from Mexico City, you can discover the Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary in the magical forest of Sierra Chincua and try the Michoacan gastronomy.
Visit the sanctuary of the monarch butterfly on a day tour from Mexico City. Breathe in the fresh air, do some hiking, and discover the place where the photo for the 100 bill was taken. Try the gastronomy of Michoacan and discover a natural place where you can see the wonderful natural show of the butterflies.
Learn about the importance of these butterflies not just for Mexico, but the United States of America and Canada. Learn more about the history of the place and how this and other sanctuaries were created. Learn more about the situation in Mexico for activism.
Enjoy nature and discover Sierra Chincua, a magical forest chosen by the butterflies many years ago to reproduce themselves like their winter house.
Highlights
- Discover the Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Learn about the importance of the monarch butterflies for Mexico and the US
- Explore the magical forest of Sierra Chincua, the butterflies' winter home
- Visit the place where the photo for the 100 dollar bill was taken
- Savor the gastronomy of Michoacán and breathe in the fresh air of the forest
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Wear comfortable walking shoes and warm clothing
Bring water and snacks
Use biodegradable sunscreen and insect repellent
Photography is allowed, but drones are not permitted
Respect the natural habitat by not touching the butterflies or plants
Smoking and littering within the sanctuary are prohibited
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
