Monarch Butterfly: Biosphere Reserve & Christmas Tour in Mexico

What's Included

• Activities: Entrance and guided visit to Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary; walking tour in Tlalpujahua

• Local Expert Guides: Service of a multilingual local guide.

• Travel insurance; personal expenses, and tips.

• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

• CONTACT: Please provide a valid contact phone number with the international prefix (e.g., +11111111111) as our guide may need it for pickup. Please ensure it's available on the day of the tour. Alternatively, if we cannot find and reach you, the tour will be considered a no-show.

• MEETING POINT: Please note that hotel pickup and drop-off are only included in the private tour option. For the group tour, you will need to meet your guide at the designated meeting point.

• NOTE: The butterflies’ habitat in Sierra Chincua is a natural wonder that shifts with the changing seasons and climate. Reaching the sanctuary usually takes 1 to 2 hours of hiking, depending on the butterfly location and your fitness level. The trail ascends from 2,800 to 3,400 meters (9,200–11,150 feet) in elevation, with distances ranging from 1.2 to 3 kilometers (0.75–1.86 miles) and elevation gains between 220 and 800 meters (720–2,620 feet). A moderate level of fitness is generally required. Locally available horses can be hired (at your own cost) to assist with the steeper sections of the trail, but they only cover about half of the hike.