Morelia Trip Overview
Forget about bus tours and taxis! Go with an expert driving this tour for over 25 years. Enjoy watching the monarchs before the crowds show up in the winter site, where millions of butterflies come to survive the weather in the volcanic mountains of Mexico. Experience the real wonder of nature and discover new flavors at lunchtime on site! Come to discover one of Mexico’s 35 UNESCO World Heritage Site from 2008.
Additional Info
Duration: 2 days
Starts: Morelia, Mexico
Trip Category: Multi-day & Extended Tours >> Multi-day Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Morelia, Michoacan, Mexico
Forget about bus tours and taxis! Go with an expert driving this tour for over 25 years. Enjoy watching the monarchs before the crowds show up in the winter site, where millions of butterflies come to survive the weather in the volcanic mountains of Mexico. Experience the real wonder of nature and discover new flavors at lunchtime on site! Come to discover one of Mexico’s 35 UNESCO World Heritage Site from 2008.
Itinerary
Day 1: Zitácuaro is the closest town to the Monarch´s site. Check in
Pass By: Cuitzeo, Cuitzeo, Central Mexico and Gulf Coast
Lake Cuitzeo is the second largest lake in Mexico. As we drive out by the roadside, some migrating birds are visible as they go fishing in the lake
Pass By: Zona Arqueológica de Zirahuato, 61529 Michoacán, Mexico
The remains of temples and pyramids are found on the hillsides.
Stop At: Zitacuaro, Zitacuaro, Central Mexico and Gulf Coast
We stay overnight here to let your body adapt to the altitude & the weather of the volcanic area where the Monarchs come to hibernate.
Duration: 30 minutes
Meals included:
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Hotel Casa Iturbe: In downtown
Casa de los recuerdos: Comfortable.
Hacienda Tabachines: Excellent choice to relax
Day 2: From Zitácuaro, we start the tour after breakfast at 8 AM. Check out
Stop At: El Rosario Monarch Butterfly Preserve, CdMx Mexico
Enjoy the experience of watching millions of butterflies up to the volcanic mountains, at one of Mexico’s 35 UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The further we hike in the woods, the more monarchs we can see, flying in between trees and, sometimes around people!
Duration: 3 hours
Pass By: Cuitzeo, Cuitzeo, Central Mexico and Gulf Coast
Lake Cuitzeo is the second largest lake in Mexico. As we drive out by the roadside, some migrating birds are visible as they go fishing in the lake
Meals included:
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.
