El Rosario Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary Day Trip

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US$166.05

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US$166.05

My tour guide Keni was very knowledgeable of the history of the Michoacan area and its peoples. We stayed in Morelia, so...

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On this day trip from Morelia, you'll enjoy an unforgettable experience by visiting the El Rosario Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary. You'll love this unique nature show!

Details

Duration

9 hours.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.

Included

Transport by car or minibus
English–speaking guide
Admission ticket to El Rosario Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary

Not included

Horseback riding: 350MXN per person
Lunch: 250MXN per person

When to book

You can book up to 2 days in advance if there are any seats left. Book now and guarantee your spot.

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

No, not suitable for people with reduced mobility

Minimum age

Not permitted for anyone under 18 years

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the activity starts. Any cancellations after this or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.

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Meeting point

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On this day trip from Morelia, you'll enjoy an unforgettable experience by visiting the El Rosario Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary. You'll love this unique nature show!

El Rosario Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary

At the designated time, we'll meet on Avenida Francisco I. Madero and set off on a 3-hour drive to El Rosario Sanctuary, a nature reserve home to millions of monarch butterflies.

Upon arrival, we'll enter a unique environment set up to protect this delicate species and located at 9842 feet (3000 meters) above sea level. You can choose whether to tour the butterfly sanctuary on foot or on horseback. During the 1.24 mile (2 kilometer) journey, you'll see these beautiful insects fluttering through the oyamel pine forests. If you're lucky, one of them might even land on you!

Did you know that butterflies fly from the United States and Canada to hibernate and escape the cold? We'll learn about their migration and many other interesting facts during our tour. For example, monarch butterflies can fly up to 80.7 miles (130 kilometers) a day, flap their wings 300 to 700 times a minute, and live for up to nine months!

After the tour of the butterfly sanctuary, we'll enjoy a delicious lunch including blue corn quesadilla and a cup of hot soup. Delicious!

Afterward, we'll make our way back to the starting point in Morelia, where we'll say goodbye after a total of 9 hours.

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Day trips

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On this day trip from Morelia, you'll enjoy an unforgettable experience by visiting the El Rosario Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary. You'll love this unique nature show!

El Rosario Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary

At the designated time, we'll meet on Avenida Francisco I. Madero and set off on a 3-hour drive to El Rosario Sanctuary, a nature reserve home to millions of monarch butterflies.

After the tour of the butterfly sanctuary, we'll enjoy a delicious lunch including blue corn quesadilla and a cup of hot soup. Delicious!

Afterward, we'll make our way back to the starting point in Morelia, where we'll say goodbye after a total of 9 hours.

El Rosario Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary Day Trip