Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary Day Trip from Mexico City

3.6 (13 reviews) Mexico City, Mexico
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Duration14h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 50 travelers

Overview

06:45 Meeting point at Barceló Reforma Hotel
10:00 Visit the Piedra Herrada Sanctuary at Valle de Bravo, located in the largest state of Mexico. Monarch Butterfly is arriving each fall on Mexican soil when they start its migration from Canada and the United States. We will also visit the Bridal Veil waterfall, impressive waterfall that feeds the river San Juan. Named because the forms they take their descent give the appearance of an enormous white "Bridal Veil".
Also enjoy a walk through the streets of Valle de Bravo famous for its typical architecture, traditional and colonial and attracts many tourism
21:00 Hrs Approximately we arrive at the Hotel Barcelo Reforma
Recommendations: Wear comfortable shoes and clothes, a sweatshirt or jacket, go for breakfast or take something for breakfast on the way, bring cash since at the sanctuary the only form of payment is cash in case you want to buy something, a camera.

What's included

  • Taxes
  • Round trip transportation from Mexico City and professional guide
  • Guided visits
  • Tour driver
  • Travel insurance board unit
  • Tips
  • Nothing previously unspecified
  • Admission to the monarch sanctuary (pay by cash)
  • Food & Beverages

What to expect

  1. Piedra Herrada Sanctuary
    1h · Admission ticket included
    To get to the sanctuary, you will take a walk through the forest and our guide will explain to you what the butterflies feed on, how they reproduce, life time among other particularities of their life and specie.
  2. Velo de Novia Waterfall
    30m
    Continuation to the Velo de Novia Waterfall, which is an impressive waterfall that is fed by the San Juan stream. It receives this name because the forms that its descent takes give the appearance of a huge white "Bridal Veil".
  3. Valle de Bravo
    2h
    Then we will visit the Magical Town of Valle de Bravo where we can see its main tourist attraction * Valle de Bravo Lake where you can currently practice water sports and enjoy incredible boat or yacht rides. It has been part of the Valle de Bravo basin since 1947, when the dam of the same name was created to trap water from the Avándaro River, which now gives its name to the lake and one of the adjacent towns.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
End point

Additional information

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • - The time of return may vary due to traffic situations or the number of people.
  • - It is not advisable to book a tour on the same day of the departure of a flight, since we cannot be responsible for the loss of the flight, for any tour delay
  • Please consider it is a shared service with bilingual guide, not exclusive English or Spanish, depending on the number of participants of each language.
  • BE RESPONSIBLE If you suffer from a heart disease, food or nature allergy, when boarding immediately let your guide know to take the necessary precautions for your care. Likewise, if you experience any discomfort during the journey, let us know!
  • COME COMFORTABLE Wear comfortable clothing, a light jacket for the morning and shoes suitable for hiking.
  • COME PREPARED The communities do not have a card payment service, bring additional cash for personal expenses and purchases
  • Comply with the provisions of each sanctuary, which are the same for everyone
  • Do not bring sound devices (recorder, radio, etc.)
  • Don't leave trash.
  • DON'T FORGET A BATTERY FOR THE CAMERA (OR TWO)

Cancellation policy

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

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