4 Monarch Butterfly Tours in Mexico to Build a Day Around

1.Monarch Butterfly Tour (Departing from Morelia)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 62 reviews · 9 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $217Our pick

Review of Morelia’s private Sierra Chincua monarch butterfly tour, with early pickup, mountain hiking, guide Rodrigo, costs, tips, and practical advice.

“We departed Morelia very early, at 06:30. As a result, we were the very first up the mountain and were able to view clusters of butterflies in the trees waiting for the weather to warm up. No one else was there to experience this. When the sun hit the branches where the cluster of butterflies were, they simultaneously dropped from the branches and flew towards us by the 1000’s. At this time, there were only a few other people present to see this. As we were leaving, larger tour groups were arriving who would have misses everything we experienced, it was great. Anyone planning a trip should try to book…”

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2.Butterfly Monarch Tour from Mexico City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 53 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $250

Review of the Sierra Chincua monarch butterfly tour from Mexico City, with hiking, horses, lunch, transport details, costs, and practical tips.

“We had an excellent experience with Marta, Alonso, and Daniel! We had a smooth drive there and back to the city, and enjoyed a delicious breakfast (and later lunch) in the community at the foot of the hill. We felt very welcome by the community and were happy to support tourism that works with and supports the local community. The hike was short and relatively easy if you don’t have significant health or mobility issues. We learned about the flora and fauna of the area, including the monarch butterflies. And they were so majestic. Seeing so many of them fly around, rest in the trees, and to hear their wings…”

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3.Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 33 reviews · 12 hours · from $262

Review of the Mexico City to Sierra Chincua butterfly tour, with practical advice on price, hiking, road conditions, food, guides, and timing.

“The butterflies, our guide Alexei and the transportation comfort. Alexei even did a detour to show us some wild Axolotls. Top!”

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4.Monarch Butterfly

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 33 reviews · 10 hours · from $116Best value

Review of Michoacán’s El Rosario monarch butterfly tour from Morelia, with hiking, altitude advice, costs, guides, food, and booking tips.

“Fun day thanks to Celeste our guide who went out of her day to explain so many things: Michoacán history, Monarch butterflies and their behavior/migration. Celeste was lovely and helpful with each member of our group. It’s a long drive there and back but definitely worth it.”

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