Monarch Butterfly Migration,
Morelia, Michoacan State, Mexico
Morelia, Michoacan State, Mexico
Morelia Monarch Butterfly Trips
Morelia makes a great base city for
viewing the Monarch Migration
MMG Tours offers a nine hour trip
leaving Morelia at 8:30 am that
includes guide, modern van, and
lunch for 500 Pesos $40 USD
www.mmg.com.mx
viewing the Monarch Migration
MMG Tours offers a nine hour trip
leaving Morelia at 8:30 am that
includes guide, modern van, and
lunch for 500 Pesos $40 USD
www.mmg.com.mx
Morelia is about 80 miles west
of Zitacuaro and Angangueo,
two towns where the Rosario
Sanctuary and the Chincua
Sanctuary offer trips into the
preserves where the butterflies
roost for the winter.
To see the Monarch Butterfly
Migration, book a van tour
which will include a hiking tour
into the mountains.
The Monarchs start moving
south in September and
complete the migration in
November. They roost for the
winter on the steep slopes of
the southwestern sides of
mountains near ten thousand
feet in Michoacan State and
the bordering State of Mexico.
By the end of February the
Monarchs begin to stir and as
temperatures warm they fly
north
of Zitacuaro and Angangueo,
two towns where the Rosario
Sanctuary and the Chincua
Sanctuary offer trips into the
preserves where the butterflies
roost for the winter.
To see the Monarch Butterfly
Migration, book a van tour
which will include a hiking tour
into the mountains.
The Monarchs start moving
south in September and
complete the migration in
November. They roost for the
winter on the steep slopes of
the southwestern sides of
mountains near ten thousand
feet in Michoacan State and
the bordering State of Mexico.
By the end of February the
Monarchs begin to stir and as
temperatures warm they fly
north
Morelia's Centro Historico is a walkable
several blocks north and south and 20 blocks
east and west.
The ticket booth for the tours to see the
Monarch Butterflies by MMG the tourist kiosk
located between the Plaza de Armas and the
Cathedral in the historic center of Morelia
The tourist kiosks also sells maps of the city
several blocks north and south and 20 blocks
east and west.
The ticket booth for the tours to see the
Monarch Butterflies by MMG the tourist kiosk
located between the Plaza de Armas and the
Cathedral in the historic center of Morelia
The tourist kiosks also sells maps of the city
Primera Plus buses reach Morelia from
Mexico City's Terminal Norte or by other
buses (Flecha Amarilla/Primera Plus) out of
(Central Poniente
Mexico City's Terminal Norte or by other
buses (Flecha Amarilla/Primera Plus) out of
(Central Poniente
Tufesa Bus from the north reach two stations in
Guadalajara. From the Central Nuevo Station in
Guadalajara, Primera Plus buses reach Morelia.
High speed roads reach much of Michoacan State and its
principal cities.
Guadalajara. From the Central Nuevo Station in
Guadalajara, Primera Plus buses reach Morelia.
High speed roads reach much of Michoacan State and its
principal cities.
How To Reach Morelia By Bus:
With regal old hotels and elegant restaurants, Morelia becomes a good base for Hiking tours to Patzcuaro its
islands and the Archaeological Zone of Tzintzuntzan and Ihuatzio.
MMG Tours offers trips in various directions
Morelia Michoacan Guides www.mmg.com.mx
See their ticket booth between the Plaza de Armas and the Cathedral on Calle Madero.
islands and the Archaeological Zone of Tzintzuntzan and Ihuatzio.
MMG Tours offers trips in various directions
Morelia Michoacan Guides www.mmg.com.mx
See their ticket booth between the Plaza de Armas and the Cathedral on Calle Madero.
Open Parks and outdoor
dinning make Morelia a
great base for mountain
hiking sightseeing, and
walking tours
dinning make Morelia a
great base for mountain
hiking sightseeing, and
walking tours
Morelia's Artisan Museum located in Morelia's
oldest building the 1550 ex convento San
Francisco could provide a great half day of
shopping and a look at the many arts and crafts
produced in Michoacan for those that don't
want to make the mountain hikes to see the
butterflies.
oldest building the 1550 ex convento San
Francisco could provide a great half day of
shopping and a look at the many arts and crafts
produced in Michoacan for those that don't
want to make the mountain hikes to see the
butterflies.
These hikes to the
Monarchs can be
strenuous and require
warm clothing, rain
gear and good hiking
boots, as well as an
ability to hike steep
slopes.
Horses are available
for those that prefer not
to walk
Monarchs can be
strenuous and require
warm clothing, rain
gear and good hiking
boots, as well as an
ability to hike steep
slopes.
Horses are available
for those that prefer not
to walk
Morelia offers sightseeing, museums,
and parks such as the Jardin de las
Rosas and the outdoor dining area.
and parks such as the Jardin de las
Rosas and the outdoor dining area.
Jardin de las Rosas, above, Cathedral
and Plaza de Armas, right.
and Plaza de Armas, right.
Morelia's Artisan Museum
For those that don't want to make the hike to the Monarchs, the 1550 ex convento San Francisco, the oldest
building in Morelia, is an interesting artisan Museum and there are many other good museums in the Centro
Historico
building in Morelia, is an interesting artisan Museum and there are many other good museums in the Centro
Historico
From
Morelia, day
trips reach
the mountain
winter home
of the
Monarch
Butterflies
Morelia, day
trips reach
the mountain
winter home
of the
Monarch
Butterflies
Where Is Morelia and How Do You Get There:
Morelia is a small walkable and safe city that can be a base for visiting the Monarch Migration.
Other attractions include ruins, volcanoes, hot springs, the city of Guadalajara, Mexico City.
The tour operators offer hiking to cascades in the forest and on trails in the surrounding mountain slopes
Distance to Other attractions: Monarch Migration 110 miles.
Patzcuaro, Tzintzuntzan archaeological site, 36 miles. Uruapan, 64 miles. Four hot springs between 30 and
50 miles. Mexico City 160 miles. Guadalajara, 164 miles. Ixtapa, Pacific coast Zihuatanejo, 213
Morelia is a small walkable and safe city that can be a base for visiting the Monarch Migration.
Other attractions include ruins, volcanoes, hot springs, the city of Guadalajara, Mexico City.
The tour operators offer hiking to cascades in the forest and on trails in the surrounding mountain slopes
Distance to Other attractions: Monarch Migration 110 miles.
Patzcuaro, Tzintzuntzan archaeological site, 36 miles. Uruapan, 64 miles. Four hot springs between 30 and
50 miles. Mexico City 160 miles. Guadalajara, 164 miles. Ixtapa, Pacific coast Zihuatanejo, 213
How To Reach Morelia By Air: National and International flights service Morelia's Aeropuerto
Internacional Francisco J Mujica, 30 minutes outside of the city of Morelia. Also called Morelia
International Airport (IATA), serving Houston, Chicago, and LA as well as Mexico City Other
designations (MSM)- (ICOA), and (MMMM)
Internacional Francisco J Mujica, 30 minutes outside of the city of Morelia. Also called Morelia
International Airport (IATA), serving Houston, Chicago, and LA as well as Mexico City Other
designations (MSM)- (ICOA), and (MMMM)
Monarch Butterfly Spring Migration
In mid March the Monarchs that have over wintered in the Michoacan mountains of Mexico respond to the
warming temperatures and begin to mate.
They move to lower elevations and then start the Spring migration north for their USA and Canada
summer egg laying season.
The best times for Monarch tours in Mexico are the end of November to the beginning of March.
December to February is Ideal. The weather in Morelia is ideal year round with a summer rainy season
(afternoon or evening showers) and a dry winter season.
In mid March the Monarchs that have over wintered in the Michoacan mountains of Mexico respond to the
warming temperatures and begin to mate.
They move to lower elevations and then start the Spring migration north for their USA and Canada
summer egg laying season.
The best times for Monarch tours in Mexico are the end of November to the beginning of March.
December to February is Ideal. The weather in Morelia is ideal year round with a summer rainy season
(afternoon or evening showers) and a dry winter season.
Morelia/ Michoacan Butterfly viewing sites:
El Rosario and Angangueo are two well-know Michoacan Butterfly sanctuaries
with trails in the mountains east of Morelia near the border of Mexico State.
El Rosario is near the former mining town of Zitacuaro.
These sites are preserved and protected from commercial activities. The
wintering areas spread over 12 mountains on the borders on Mexico State and
Michoacan.
MMG Tours visit Rosario and Chincua Sanctuaries
El Rosario and Angangueo are two well-know Michoacan Butterfly sanctuaries
with trails in the mountains east of Morelia near the border of Mexico State.
El Rosario is near the former mining town of Zitacuaro.
These sites are preserved and protected from commercial activities. The
wintering areas spread over 12 mountains on the borders on Mexico State and
Michoacan.
MMG Tours visit Rosario and Chincua Sanctuaries
Only recently
researchers
discovered where the
Monarch butterflies
spent their winter in
Mexico. The sites are
in high mountains and
require a hike to
reach the Monarch
winter grounds.
researchers
discovered where the
Monarch butterflies
spent their winter in
Mexico. The sites are
in high mountains and
require a hike to
reach the Monarch
winter grounds.
The Monarchs gather by the
millions
millions
One legend states that the return of the Monarchs to
Mexico at the same time as the Day of the Dead
festival is in reality the returning souls and spirits of
the deceased.
Mexico at the same time as the Day of the Dead
festival is in reality the returning souls and spirits of
the deceased.
Morelia is near enough to the Monarch Butterfly
Migration area to offer hiking tours into the
mountains near Zitacuaro, the Monarchs winter
home. The Monarch Migration is complete by
November when the butterflies congregate for the
winter in Michoacan.
See Tour contact info below
Migration area to offer hiking tours into the
mountains near Zitacuaro, the Monarchs winter
home. The Monarch Migration is complete by
November when the butterflies congregate for the
winter in Michoacan.
See Tour contact info below
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