Welcome to
Monarca Territory
Four Day Butterfly Tours
If you are visiting Mexico City, the Bajio Region, Lake Chapala or Zihuatanejo, but would like to follow the Monarca Butterflies on their annual pilgrimage to Mexico, allow us to take you on a journey you will never forget.
Choose from a series of 4 day tours below, or contact us about designing your own 4 day tour! We are here to help you create your next dream getaway!
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El Bajio Region
Cerro Pelon Reserve
Day 1
Depart from Guanajuato, Mineral de Pozos, San Miguel de Allende, Dolores Hidalgo or Queretaro. Check into JM Butterfly or Hotel Rancho Tabachines*.
Day 2
Ascend into the Cerro Pelon Butterfly Reserve on horseback for a full day tour starting at 10 AM.
Day 3
Depart Macheros/Zitacuaro and head for the Pueblo Magico towns of Tlalpujahua and El Oro. Transfer to Morelia and check into Casona Rosa B&B for dinner
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Day 4
Depart Morelia by 9 AM for a lovely stroll in the National Park of Uruapan. Eat lunch in the park or plaza before continuing to Zihuatanejo.
Lake Chapala
El Rosario Reserve
Day 1
Depart from Ajijic, Lake Chapala or Guadalajara. Enjoy a quiet lunch at Rancho la Mesa before exploring Patzcuaro. Arrive at Casona Rosa B&B 6 PM.
Day 2
Visit El Rosario or Sierra Chincua reserve for the day. If you would like to visit the Christmas Village of Tlalpujahua, we can make arrangements for an early breakfast & departure.
Day 3
Enjoy a walking tour of Morelia followed by some free time in the afternoon to further explore, shop or rest.
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Day 4
Depart Morelia by 9 AM for a lovely stroll in the National Park of Uruapan. Eat lunch in the park or plaza before continuing to Zihuatanejo. If you would prefer, you may exchange Uruapan for time spent in Lake Patzcuaro region.
Mexico City
El Rosario Reserve
Day 1
Depart Mexico City early and visit El Rosario Reserve. If you would like to stop at the Pueblo Magico of Tlalpujahua, please specify in your email for an extra early departure. Check into Casona Rosa around 6 PM
Day 2
Head to Lake Patzcuaro for a fun day of explorations. You can choose from a number of towns, including Capula, Quiroga, Tzintzuntzan, Santa Clara del Cobre, Isla de Janitzio and Patzcuaro. Most tours can include 3 towns, depending on the towns you choose!
Day 3
Enjoy a walking tour of Morelia followed by some free time in the afternoon to further explore, shop or rest.
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Day 4
Depart Morelia by 9 AM for a lovely stroll in the National Park of Uruapan. Eat lunch in the park or plaza before continuing to Zihuatanejo.
Zihuatanejo
El Rosario Reserve
Day 1
Depart Zihuatanejo early and enjoy an afternoon in Patzcuaro. Arrive at Casona Rosa around 6 PM.
Day 2
Depart Casona Rosa B&B extra early if you would like to include the Pueblos Magicos Christmas village of Tlalpujuajua. Visit El Rosario Butterfly Reserve and return to Morelia
Day 3
Enjoy a walking tour of Morelia followed by some free time in the afternoon to further explore, shop or rest.
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Day 4
Depart Morelia by 9 AM for a lovely stroll in the National Park of Uruapan. Eat lunch in the park or plaza before continuing to Zihuatanejo.
