Monarch Butterfly Tour Mexico: Sierra Chuincua and Magic Town

Duration14h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesGerman, English, Italian, French, Spanish

Private tourOnly your group will participate

Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

The Monarch Butterfly Tour Mexico has the main purpose of watching a marvelous natural show performed by thousands of butterflies in UNESCO-listed Michoacan Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve and visiting the charming town of Angangueo, a classic example of a Mexican mining town with large churches, tiled-roof houses, and verdant mountains.

✔ Enjoy an extraordinary natural show performed by thousands of monarch butterflies.
✔ Take an easy hike to enjoy the fresh air and picturesque panoramic views of the surrounding mountains.
✔ Walk down cobbled streets and enjoy the Alpine views of the “Magic Town" of Angangueo.

◘ You will spend the time of the tour purely on its activities & sightseeing: no visits to souvenir shops & restaurants (unless you ask).
◘ We are flexible: we can adjust the program and route to your interests while the duration of the tour can be always extended for an extra fee (for private tours only).

Options

Small-Group

MINUMUM NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: To confirm the group tour, we need 3+ participants. If not, the booking will be canceled with a full refund.
GROUP SIZE: Up to 12 travelers.
TRANSPORTATION: shared vehicle (the type will depend on the size of the group and may include a car, a 7-seater, or a minivan).
LANGUAGE(S): English & Spanish (our guides are bilingual).
PICK UP: not included; meet your guide at the entrance of Hotel City Express Plus by Marriott, close to the Angel of Independence.

Private Tour

MINIMUM NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: 1+ (the tour is 100% confirmed for any group size).

TRANSPORTATION: private (just for your group).
LANGUAGE(S): Most guides speak Spanish & English. Other languages available upon request with possible additional fees.

PICK UP: We can pick you up from your accommodation in Mexico City.
GROUP SIZE: any (only your group will participate).

What's included

Activities: Entrance and guided visit to Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary; walking tour in Angangueo.
Meals: Non-alcoholic drinks and snacks.
Transportation: Round transportation from Mexico City.
Pick up: Only included for private tours
Local Expert Guides: Service of a multilingual local guide.

Travel insurance; personal expenses, and tips.

What to expect

Mexico City
3h

Meet your guide and transfer to Sierra Chincua (~3-3.5 h depending on the traffic conditions), learn about the places you pass on the way, and enjoy diverse landscapes.
Sierra Chincua Butterfly Sanctuary
3h 30m · Admission ticket included

Our route leads to Sierra Chincua, one of the official Monarch Butterfly Sanctuaries, offering a front-row seat to the remarkable annual Mexico Monarch Butterfly migration, a true wonder of nature that unfolds from November to March.
Angangueo
2h 30m

Your next stop is in this incredible Magic Town, walk around and immerse in one of the most important mining towns in the region and is currently known for its cultural and natural riches.
Mexico City
3h

After a day full of adventures and new experiences, get to our vehicle and relax on the way back to Mexico City (~3-3.5 hours depending on the traffic conditions).

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet your guide at the entrance of Hotel City Express Plus by Marriott (please do not enter and meet your guide outside), close to the Angel of Independence.Make sure your phone number is available on the day of the tour in case the guide needs to contact you.

End point

Meet your guide at the entrance of Hotel City Express Plus by Marriott (please do not enter and meet your guide outside), close to the Angel of Independence.Make sure your phone number is available on the day of the tour in case the guide needs to contact you.

Additional information

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
CONTACT: Please provide a valid contact phone number with the international prefix (e.g., +11111111111) as our guide may need it for pickup. Please ensure it's available on the day of the tour. Alternatively, if we cannot find and reach you, the tour will be considered a no-show.
MINIMUM NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: ◘ Small-group tour: we need 2+ participants to confirm the group tour (otherwise, it might be canceled with a full refund 2 days before the tour). ◘ Private tour: 1+ (the tour is 100% confirmed for any group size).
CUSTOMIZATION: ◘ Small-group tour: Not customizable. ◘ Private tour: The tour is customizable which means the time you spend in each destination can be adjusted to your needs. E.g. if you wanna visit a place that is not part of the default itinerary (e.g. attraction, restaurant, or market), you can do it on a complimentary basis if this visit (1) still fits the default duration of the tour and (2) doesn't involve a major change of the route. If both conditions are met, we can shorten the stay at a particular location included in the program of tour so that you have time to visit the place you are interested in. Other changes such as extending the duration of the tour, changing the route, and adding extra participants, should be communicated to the Company at least 48h before the tour and will involve an extra fee.
WHAT TO TAKE WITH YOU: personal ID (or a copy: digital or in paper); personal travel insurance; comfortable clothes and (preferably) hiking shoes (no special equipment is needed for this hike); light jacket (it might be chilly in the early morning, see the weather on the day of the tour here: http://rb.gy/9shyy); hat/cap, sunscreen, and sunglasses (the sun is pretty strong anywhere in Mexico); cash
LANGUAGE(S): ◘ Small-group tour: English & Spanish (our guides are bilingual). ◘ Private tour: All our tours are led by local bilingual (at least Spanish & English) guides. Some of them speak other languages (e.g. French, German, Italian, Portuguese) but those depend on availability and cannot be fully guaranteed. Thus, if you want to have your tour in a language other than Spanish or English, please kindly inquire in advance before booking.
MEETING POINT: Please note that hotel pickup and drop-off are only included in the private tour option. For the group tour, you will need to meet your guide at the designated meeting point.
SEASON & WEATHER: The butterfly sanctuaries' season runs November-March, peaking December-February. Daily sightings vary with weather - cold or rain reduces activity.
PRICE: Please note that the price you paid includes a commission from the online platform where it’s sold—often up to 30%—which limits our flexibility to offer discounts or other price reductions.
TERMS & CONDITIONS: By booking this activity ("Tour") with the tour organizer ("Company"), you ("Customer") accept to: ● comply with all laws and regulations of the country (countries) where the Tour takes place; ● follow the instructions of the Company and its representatives; ● take all measures to procure your own safety on the Tour including, but not limited to, use of safety devices (including face masks, seat-belts, harnesses, and helmets), obeying posted signs, and oral or written warnings from the Company's representatives regarding health and safety; ● provide information about pre-existing medical conditions that may affect your ability to participate in the Tour or have a negative impact on the experience of others on the Tour; ● have personal travel insurance covering injury, emergency medical expenses, and damage or loss of your personal property, valid for the whole duration of the Tour; ● waive responsibility of the Company and its representatives for any personal health and property damage that may occur during the Tour; ● allow the Company to use any media content created by its representatives during the Tour for marketing-related purposes.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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