3-Day Private Guided Tour of Monarch Butterflies in Michoacan

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Mobile ticket
Offered in: English, French, Spanish
Private transportation
Air-conditioned vehicle

Overview

The monarch (Danaus plexippus) is perhaps the most well known of all American butterflies. The Monarch Butterfly is famous for it's migration, which is said to be one of the most fascinating phenomenons of the natural world. Originating in southern Canada and the United States, they travel to overwintering and mountainous sites in central Mexico. This process covers the lifespan of three to four generations of the butterfly. Join us on an incredible 3 day, 2 night journey, to experience the Colonial Towns of Pátzcuaro, Santa Clara del Cobre (copper town), and Morelia. Take the opportunity to enjoy the spectacular landscapes and culture that these wonderful places offer. Witness these majestic creatures that are the Monarch Butterflies.

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Amar Suites Calle Eva Semano de Lopez Mateos, Col. La Madera, Zihuatanejo, Guerrero, Mexico, MX, 40880
Anturios Hotel Calle Mar Muerto, esq. Av. Las Huertas, Zihuatanejo, Guerrero, Mexico, MX, 40880
Apartamentos Amueblados Valle Vincente Guerrero 14, Zihuatanejo, Guerrero, Mexico, MX, 40880
Arena Hotel & Suites Calle Eva Samano de Lopez Mateos, 17A, Playa La Madera, Zihuatanejo, Guerrero, Mexico, MX, 40894
Aura del Mar Hotel Calle Eva Samano de Lopez Mateos S/N, Playa La Madera, Zihuatanejo, Guerrero, Mexico, MX, 40880
CAPITAL O Hotel Cuamatzi 1, Rio Missisipi 27, Zihuatanejo, Guerrero, Mexico, MX, 40894
Fabulous Hotel Las Vegas Paseo Del Palmar 11, Centro, Near Principal Beach, Zihuatanejo, Guerrero, Mexico, MX, 40890
HMPurePeches Calle Paseo Del Estudiante Centro, Zihuatanejo, Guerrero, Mexico, MX, 40890
Hilton Grand Vacations Club Zihuatanejo Mexico Carretera Escenica Playa La Ropa S N, Zona Hotelera, Zihuatanejo, Guerrero, Mexico, MX, 40895
Hotel Avila Calle Juan N. Alvarez 8, A metros Del Museo Arqueologico de La Costa Grande, Zihuatanejo de Azueta, Guerrero, Mexico, MX, 40890
Hotel Casa De La Palma Bed And Breakfast Los Ciruelos 15, Zihuatanejo, Guerrero, Mexico, MX, 40890
Hotel El Tradicional VV Centro Avenida Jose Maria Morelos y Pavon 165, Centro, Zihuatanejo, Guerrero, Mexico, MX, 40890
Hotel HCZ And. Carlos Pellicer Centro, Zihuatanejo, Guerrero, Mexico, MX, 40890
Hotel Hi-Sol Nicolas Bravo #120, , Zihuatanejo, Guerrero, Mexico, MX
Hotel Imelda Catherine Gonzalez 28 Center, , Zihuatanejo, Guerrero, Mexico, MX, 40880
Hotel Las Salinas Calle Huitzilopochtli, Zihuatanejo, Guerrero, Mexico, MX, 40896
Hotel Mariposa 10, Mandarinas, Zihuatanejo, Guerrero, Mexico, MX, 40890
Hotel Mi Angel Calle Mariano Matamoros No. 2 y Paseo del Palmar, Zihuatanejo, Guerrero, Mexico, MX, 40894
Hotel Purepechas Calle Paseo del Estudiante S/N Lote 6, Zihuatanejo, Guerrero, Mexico, MX, 40890
Hotel Raul 3 Marias Juan N. Alvarez #52, Centro, , Zihuatanejo, Guerrero, Mexico, MX, 40880
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Hotel Susy Juan Alvarez 3, , Zihuatanejo, Guerrero, Mexico, MX, 40880
Hotel Victoria Zihuatanejo Heroico Colegio Militar No. 45, , Zihuatanejo, Guerrero, Mexico, MX, 40880
Hotel Villa Vera Av. Morelos No 165, Centro, Zihuatanejo, Guerrero, Mexico, MX, 40880
Hotel ZihuaCaracol Playa de La Madera Calle Adelitas 10, , Zihuatanejo, Guerrero, Mexico, MX, 40880
Irma Hotel Calle Adelita S/N, , Zihuatanejo, Guerrero, Mexico, MX, 40880
La Casa Que Canta Camino Escenico at Playa La Ropa s/n, La Ropa Beach, Zihuatanejo, Guerrero, Mexico, MX, 40880
OYO Hotel Casa Ada 6, Hermenegildo Galeana, Centro, Zihuatanejo, Guerrero, Mexico, MX, 40890
OYO Hotel Casa Bravo 10, Nicolas Bravo, Colonia Centro, , Zihuatanejo, Guerrero, Mexico, MX, 40890
OYO Hotel Posada Lys 1, Catalina Gonzalez 25, Centro, Zihuatanejo, Guerrero, Mexico, MX, 40890
Posada Citlali Vicente Guerrero 3, , Zihuatanejo, Guerrero, Mexico, MX, 40880
Posada Michel Hotel Calle Ejido 14, , Zihuatanejo, Guerrero, Mexico, MX, 40890
Villas Miramar Adelita Lote 78, Col. La Madera, Zihuatanejo, Guerrero, Mexico, MX, 40880
Zihuatanejo Centro Hotel Agustin Ramirez No. 2, , Zihuatanejo, Guerrero, Mexico, MX, 40880

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Meeting points

C. Adelita 40, Playa la Madera, 40894 Zihuatanejo, Gro., Mexico

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In the street adelita number 40, right in front of house Bella, next to the dentist judit

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Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The altitude is very high which can make breathing a bit difficult. Depending on the time of year, the trail in the sanctuary may include some inclines.

Free Cancellation

April 28100% refund

April 29No refund

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Fantastic 3 day tour of Monarch butterflies in Michoacan.

Published on Dec, 2024

We had a wonderful trip to see the Monarch butterflies. Ulisses is a great tour guide and told us lots of interesting information and showed us great things during the trip On the way there we stopped in the town of Patzuaro and was so impressed with the old Spanish architecture and town. We then went to Santa Clara del Cobre(Copper town) and visited a family (grandfather, son, and grandson)business of creating wonderful things out of copper. I bought several things for Christmas gifts. We then went to Morelia and what a beautiful city. The basilica is gorgeous and the market and candy market were fun. At last we went to the Monarch butterflies and it did not disappoint. I took a horse up the mountain and it was fun and lots of nice scenery. Once at the top we needed to walk/climb up to the butterflies. One of the tour guides Fabian stayed with me and assisted me up the climb. He was so helpful and caring and such an asset to the tour. His english is excellent! All in All it was a great trip. I highly recommend!

Ketavi tours was great!

Published on Mar, 2024

Our trip to Morelia with Ketavi tours, Ulysses, Fabien, and George was perfect. The days are long but worth it. We stayed 2 nights in Morelia, went to the butterfly sanctuary, had lunch at some wonderful places, made stops in Patzcuaro where we shopped and Santa Clara. In Santa Clara we stopped at a family run, 5th generation copper crafting home. We saw how copper cups and other items are made then shopped their wares right then and there. Fantastic experience. I would definitely use Ketavi Tours again. Thank you Ulysses!

Amazing Ketavi tour

Published on Feb, 2024

Ulises provides a unique experience due in part to his personal background. He has extensive knowledge of the culture of Mexico and utilizes this. to provide information and activities that make the tour truly fantastic. He has a passion for providing clients with insights into authentic and historic Mexican culture by utilizing personal connections with indigenous people and artisans. This tour visited Santa Clara del Cobre where we toured a small copper factory and watched artisans individually handcraft beautiful copper items. The Butterfly Sanctuary in El Rosario was truly amazing! Thousands of Monarch butterflies everywhere, clustered on branches, flying around you. The magnitude was so great that when you stopped and listened, you could actually hear the butterflies' wings beats. Ketavi tours was recommended to us by several friends and we were amazed and thrilled with our tour.

Wonderful butterflies

Published on Nov, 2023

Ulises was very knowledgeable and we enjoyed our trip. He has become a family friend and we have him take us many places.

Monarchs in Michoacán

Published on Mar, 2022

The tour to see the butterflies far exceeded my expectations. Ulises and Jennifer were wonderful guides. We were able to visit a coppersmith artisan at work at his home, go to restaurants off the beaten path, and see the markets and beautiful sites in Morelia and Patzcuaro in addition to the wonders of the monarch reserve. I look forward to coming back and repeating this same tour someday.