This bio-reserve is home to millions of Monarch butterflies every winter after their annual migration from Canada and Northern USA. You can rent horses if you don't fancy the uphill climb of about 40 mins as the Monarchs are found in trees fairly high up in pine forest. The whole thing costs about 200 pesos which includes entrance, horse with... More

If you grew up with monarch butterflies (monarcas mariposa) you will especially appreciate seeing them, by the thousands, in their winter home. Don't miss it. More

Simply one of the wonders of the world everyone must see. Every year, starting by November, millions (literally) of monarch butterflies arrive to the forest of Central Mexico. They leave us by March. Two mexican states share the visit of the fragile insects: Estado de Mexico and Michoacan. All along the border between these two states, several sanctuaries have been... More

Tomas, our friendly well informed guide, met us at the train entrance. The entrance fee includes a guide. With our ticket it hand, we started up the trail with him and he provided helpful information and advice throughout the trip. He, like other guides, ensured we didn't wander off the trail and also provided structure to ensure everyone got a... More

We were planning to visit the butterfly sanctuaries around Angangueo/Zitacuaro but floods in the area closed them in February. Separately, we were planning a visit to Valle de Bravo and heard that there might be an opportunity to see the butterflies from there. We stayed at Meson de Leyendas (see separate hotel report) and Eliza there gave us excellent guidance... More