El Rosario Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary Day Trip
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.
More Information
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: 350 MXN (US$ 17.44) per person
Lunch: 250 MXN (US$ 12.45) per person
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.
- Promotes local employment.
- Has a gender equality policy.
Provider
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K'uinchekua Tours
Corporate name: Alfredo de la Cruz Ibarra
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 2 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.
Free cancellation
Avenida Francisco I. Madero
