Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary Sierra Chincua
Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary Sierra Chincua
At 7 am, we'll pick you up from your hotel in Morelia and head to the Sierra Chincua Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary. The drive will take us approximately two and a half hours.
Once we arrive, we'll get out of the minibus and head into the trails in search of monarch butterflies. These beautiful insects travel thousands of kilometres from the northern United States and Canada to reach this environment of fir, pine and oyamel trees.
Halfway along the way, we'll stop for an hour's break and enjoy a snack. We'll then continue our route through the Chincua mountain range and around Tlalpujahua to see the colonies of butterflies. Did you know that they measure 11 centimetres with their wings open and weigh no more than half a gram? Despite this, their pollination work is of great importance for the forests of Mexico.
We'll arrive at the nesting site of the monarch butterflies, where we'll find eggs, caterpillars and chrysalises. At this point you'll have an hour of free time to get some lunch. With renewed energy, we'll return to the starting point of the route, which we'll reach in approximately 40 minutes.
Finally, we'll take you back to your hotel in Morelia, where we'll arrive at 10 pm.
More Information
Duration
15 hours.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English and Spanish.
Included
Hotel pick up and drop off.
Transport by minibus.
English speaking guide.
Entry to Sierra Chincua Sanctuary.
Not included
Lunch.
When to book?
You can book up until 48 hours before the activity as long as there are still places. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Sustainability
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.
Our providers commit to:
- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
- Uphold fair employment standards.
- Foster the growth of local communities.
- Preserve the integrity of local culture.
- Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
- Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
- Operate with honesty and transparency.
- Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.
This particular activity contributes as follows:
- No printing of documentation required.
Provider
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Ecoturismor
Corporate name: Ecoturismo Morelia S.A. de C.V.
Pets
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?
A - At Civitatis we guarantee the best quality and prices, click here if you want to know how we select our activities.
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
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Q - Is a minimum number of participants required?
A - This activity requires a minimum of 4 participants. Should this number not be reached, we'll get in touch with you to offer alternatives.
If you have any other questions please contact us.
