Morelia, Monarch Butterfly Migration, 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 Approx.
www.mmg.com,mx
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 Approx.
www.mmg.com,mx
Morelia is near enough to the Monarch Butterfly
Migration Preserves El Rosario and Chincua to provide
hiking tours into the mountains to see the Monarchs in
their Winter home.
The Monarchs start arriving in mid October and complete
the migration in November. They roost for the winter in
several preserves in Michoacan State and the adjacent
Sate of Mexico
Migration Preserves El Rosario and Chincua to provide
hiking tours into the mountains to see the Monarchs in
their Winter home.
The Monarchs start arriving in mid October and complete
the migration in November. They roost for the winter in
several preserves in Michoacan State and the adjacent
Sate of Mexico
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 Morelia Michoacan Guides AC can be found
at 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
and 20 blocks east and west. The ticket booth for the tours to see the
Monarch Butterflies by MMG Morelia Michoacan Guides AC can be found
at 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 Observatorio) commonly called.
Terminal Poniente
Mexico City's Terminal Norte or by other
buses (Flecha Amarilla/Primera Plus) out of
(Central Observatorio) commonly called.
Terminal Poniente
Tufesa Bus from the north reach two stations in
Guadalajara. From the Central Nuevo Station Primera
Plus buses reach Morelia.
High speed roads reach much of Michoacan State and its
principal cities.
Guadalajara. From the Central Nuevo Station 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
Morelia Michoacan Guides
www.mmg.com,mx
See their ticket booth between the Plaza de Armas
and the Cathedral on Calle Madero.
Morelia becomes a good base for Hiking
tours to Patzcuaro its islands and the
Archaeological Zone of Tzintzuntzan and
Ihuatzio.
MMG
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 not only a great base for
mountain hiking but a well ordered city
for a sightseeing walking tour
Morelia not only a great base for
mountain hiking but a well ordered city
for a sightseeing walking tour
Shopping at the Museum of Artisans
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.
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
for about an hour on steep
slopes.
Monarchs can be
strenuous and require
warm clothing, rain gear
and good hiking boots, as
well as an ability to hike
for about an hour on steep
slopes.
Jardin de las Rosas and the outdoor
dining area.
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
Morelia's Church
and former Convent
of San Francisco
houses the Artisan
Museum. Morelia's
oldest building, the
museum provides
great shopping for
Michoacan Arts
and crafts
and former Convent
of San Francisco
houses the Artisan
Museum. Morelia's
oldest building, the
museum provides
great shopping for
Michoacan Arts
and crafts
From Morelia, day trips reach the mountain winter
migration sites of the Monarch Butterflies
migration sites of the Monarch Butterflies
Morelia How Reach Morelia:Zihuatanejo 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
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)
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)
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 migration north
for their USA and Canada summer egg laying season. They will lay their eggs on milkweed plants and then
die after about 9-10 months of life.
The best times for Monarch tours in Mexico are November through March. 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 migration north
for their USA and Canada summer egg laying season. They will lay their eggs on milkweed plants and then
die after about 9-10 months of life.
The best times for Monarch tours in Mexico are November through March. 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 well know Michoacan Butterfly sanctuary areas
with trails in the mountains east of Morelia near the border of Mexico State.
These sites are preserved and protected from commercial activities. The
wintering areas spread over 12 mountains on the borders on Mexico State and
Michoacan.
Although millions of Monarch butterflies make the southern migration each Fall,
the destination of the migrants remained a mystery until 1975
El Rosario and Angangueo are well know Michoacan Butterfly sanctuary areas
with trails in the mountains east of Morelia near the border of Mexico State.
These sites are preserved and protected from commercial activities. The
wintering areas spread over 12 mountains on the borders on Mexico State and
Michoacan.
Although millions of Monarch butterflies make the southern migration each Fall,
the destination of the migrants remained a mystery until 1975
It wasn't until 1975 that
researchers discovered
where the Monarch
butterflies spent their
winter. The wintering
sites can be in high
mountains and require
a hike to reach the
Monarch winter
grounds.
researchers discovered
where the Monarch
butterflies spent their
winter. The wintering
sites can be in high
mountains and require
a hike to reach the
Monarch winter
grounds.
The Monarchs gather by
the millions
the millions
One legend states that the return of the Monarchs to
Mexico at the same time as the Day of the Dead
festival has prompted Mexican beliefs that the
Monarchs are the returning souls and spirits of the
deceased.
Mexico at the same time as the Day of the Dead
festival has prompted Mexican beliefs that the
Monarchs are the returning souls and spirits of the
deceased.
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The Monarch Butterfly Migration in Michoacan State
Mexico sees the Monarchs moving south in September to
complete the migration by November. They roost for the
winter on the steep slopes of the southwestern sides of
mountains near ten thousand feet in Michoacan State.
Morelia is a good base for trips to see the monarchs.
Mexico sees the Monarchs moving south in September to
complete the migration by November. They roost for the
winter on the steep slopes of the southwestern sides of
mountains near ten thousand feet in Michoacan State.
Morelia is a good base for trips to see the monarchs.
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| The Chincua Preserve offers a road into the preserve northwest of Angangueo. The El Rosario Preserve is north east of Zitacuaro and offers a road from the municipality of Ocampo. Check before booking on the strenuousness of the hike. The preserves are at nearly 10,000 feet altitude. |
Morelia/ Michoacan Butterfly viewing sites:
El Rosario and Angangueo are two well-know Michoacan Butterfly sanctuaries in the mountains east of Morelia
near the border of Mexico State.
MMG Tours visit Rosario and Chincua Sanctuaries
The Chincua Preserve is 8 km northwest of Angangueo. The El Rosario Preserve is north east of Zitacuaro and in
the municipality of Ocampo
El Rosario and Angangueo are two well-know Michoacan Butterfly sanctuaries in the mountains east of Morelia
near the border of Mexico State.
MMG Tours visit Rosario and Chincua Sanctuaries
The Chincua Preserve is 8 km northwest of Angangueo. The El Rosario Preserve is north east of Zitacuaro and in
the municipality of Ocampo