3-Day Private Guided Tour of Monarch Butterflies in Michoacan
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.
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.
Inclusions
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Private transportation
- 2x Breakfast
- Accommodation included: 2 nights
- Entry/Admission - Catedral de Morelia
- Entry/Admission - Santa Clara del Cobre
- Entry/Admission - Santuario de la Mariposa Monarca
What to expect
Itinerary
Day 1: Zihuatanejo - Patzcuaro - Copper town - Morelia
Stop At: Patzcuaro, Patzcuaro, Central Mexico and Gulf Coast
Pátzcuaro is a large town and municipality located in the state of Michoacán. The town was founded sometime in the 1320s, at first becoming the capital of the Tarascan state and later its ceremonial center.
In Pátzcuaro we will visit the 11 patios exconvent, also the basilica of Patzcuaro.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Santa Clara del Cobre, Patzcuaro 61800 Mexico
Santa Clara del Cobre is a Magical town and municipality located in the center of the state of Michoacán, Mexico, 18 km from Pátzcuaro and 79 km from the state capital of Morelia.
In Santa Clara del cobre we will visit the copper gallery, the copper museum and the copper factory.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Morelia, Morelia, Central Mexico and Gulf Coast
Morelia is a city and municipal seat of the municipality of Morelia in the north-central part of the state of Michoacán in central Mexico.
In Morelia will visit Candy Museum, Morelia Cathedral, ex convent where you can see many beautiful handcrafted items from the state of Michoacán.
Duration: 10 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Rymma Hotel, a 3-star hotel.
Day 2: Agangueo - Monarch Butterflies Sanctuary - Morelia
Stop At: 61414 Angangueo, Mich., Mexico
Angangueo is a municipality located in far eastern Michoacán state in central Mexico noted for its history of mining and its location in the Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve.
We will visit he Monarch Butterflies Sanctuary.
Duration: 6 hours
Stop At: Santuario de la Mariposa Monarca, Mexico
Mariposa Monarca Biosphere Reserve is located in the eastern part of the state of Michoacán on the western border of the state of Mexico; it covers the municipalities of Temascalcingo, San Felipe del Progreso, Donato Guerra and Villa de Allende in the state of Mexico, and Contepec, Senguío, Angangueo, Ocampo, Zitácuaro.
In this place we will observe how majestic the Monarch Butterflies are, we will live the experience of this incredible momento.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Catedral de Morelia, Av. el Progreso 35 Plaza de Armas & Plaza Melchor Ocampo, Morelia 58000 Mexico
Cathedral of Morelia is a Baroque-style, Roman Catholic cathedral located in the center of the city of Morelia, Michoacán, Mexico. It is the seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Morelia.
Duration: 30 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Continental Breakfast at Hotel
Accommodation included: Rymma Hotel, a 3-star hotel.
Day 3: Morelia - Patzcuaro = Zihuatanejo
Stop At: Morelia, Morelia, Central Mexico and Gulf Coast
After breakfast at the hotel, we will tour the historical downtown area. We will stop at the Cathedral and tour the candy markets. Then we will return to Patzcuaro where we will enjoy lunch at the mirador (not included). After lunch we will have free time to explore the city center and then return back to Zihuatanejo
Duration: 9 hours
Stop At: Catedral de Morelia, Av. el Progreso 35 Plaza de Armas & Plaza Melchor Ocampo, Morelia 58000 Mexico
Visit the stunning cathedral built in 1700's. Listen to the church bells chime and hear the famous organ as it prepares for mass.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Mercado de Dulces Y Artesanias Morelia, Valentin Gomez Farias, Centro Historico, Morelia Mexico
A sensory overload as you walk throught the extensive candy markets. Shop for sweets made locally or souviners.
Duration: 30 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Continental Breakfast at hotel
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 1: Zihuatanejo - Patzcuaro - Copper town - Morelia
Stop At: Patzcuaro, Patzcuaro, Central Mexico and Gulf Coast
Pátzcuaro is a large town and municipality located in the state of Michoacán. The town was founded sometime in the 1320s, at first becoming the capital of the Tarascan state and later its ceremonial center.
In Pátzcuaro we will visit the 11 patios exconvent, also the basilica of Patzcuaro.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Santa Clara del Cobre, Patzcuaro 61800 Mexico
Santa Clara del Cobre is a Magical town and municipality located in the center of the state of Michoacán, Mexico, 18 km from Pátzcuaro and 79 km from the state capital of Morelia.
In Santa Clara del cobre we will visit the copper gallery, the copper museum and the copper factory.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Morelia, Morelia, Central Mexico and Gulf Coast
Morelia is a city and municipal seat of the municipality of Morelia in the north-central part of the state of Michoacán in central Mexico.
In Morelia will visit Candy Museum, Morelia Cathedral, ex convent where you can see many beautiful handcrafted items from the state of Michoacán.
Duration: 10 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Rymma Hotel, a 3-star hotel.
Day 2: Agangueo - Monarch Butterflies Sanctuary - Morelia
Stop At: 61414 Angangueo, Mich., Mexico
Angangueo is a municipality located in far eastern Michoacán state in central Mexico noted for its history of mining and its location in the Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve.
We will visit he Monarch Butterflies Sanctuary.
Duration: 6 hours
Stop At: Santuario de la Mariposa Monarca, Mexico
Mariposa Monarca Biosphere Reserve is located in the eastern part of the state of Michoacán on the western border of the state of Mexico; it covers the municipalities of Temascalcingo, San Felipe del Progreso, Donato Guerra and Villa de Allende in the state of Mexico, and Contepec, Senguío, Angangueo, Ocampo, Zitácuaro.
In this place we will observe how majestic the Monarch Butterflies are, we will live the experience of this incredible momento.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Catedral de Morelia, Av. el Progreso 35 Plaza de Armas & Plaza Melchor Ocampo, Morelia 58000 Mexico
Cathedral of Morelia is a Baroque-style, Roman Catholic cathedral located in the center of the city of Morelia, Michoacán, Mexico. It is the seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Morelia.
Duration: 30 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Continental Breakfast at Hotel
Accommodation included: Rymma Hotel, a 3-star hotel.
Day 3: Morelia - Patzcuaro = Zihuatanejo
Stop At: Morelia, Morelia, Central Mexico and Gulf Coast
After breakfast at the hotel, we will tour the historical downtown area. We will stop at the Cathedral and tour the candy markets. Then we will return to Patzcuaro where we will enjoy lunch at the mirador (not included). After lunch we will have free time to explore the city center and then return back to Zihuatanejo
Duration: 9 hours
Stop At: Catedral de Morelia, Av. el Progreso 35 Plaza de Armas & Plaza Melchor Ocampo, Morelia 58000 Mexico
Visit the stunning cathedral built in 1700's. Listen to the church bells chime and hear the famous organ as it prepares for mass.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Mercado de Dulces Y Artesanias Morelia, Valentin Gomez Farias, Centro Historico, Morelia Mexico
A sensory overload as you walk throught the extensive candy markets. Shop for sweets made locally or souviners.
Duration: 30 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Continental Breakfast at hotel
No accommodation included on this day.
Additional information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- 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.
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
angelapA4661CD
January 2022
Thinking of going to see the Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary near Morelia? Tour versus organizing yourself? Well let me tell you, the tour was well worth the price! Ulysis of Ketavi Tours made it worth every cent! He was most accomadating! Stopped when we asked, whether to see some roadside stand, b...
Thinking of going to see the Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary near Morelia? Tour versus organizing yourself? Well let me tell you, the tour was well worth the price! Ulysis of Ketavi Tours made it worth every cent! He was most accomadating! Stopped when we asked, whether to see some roadside stand, buy a ceramic pot, buy an Olla coffee, use the WC or stretch our legs. He explained the sights, the local crops, the history and more! Our hotel was clean and within walking distance of what you will want to see! And included a typical Mexican BReakfast! He escorted us to our first evening out and suggested places to go and see. Ulysis driving was comfortable and safe. This Monarch Butterfly tour is well worth every penny! I loved every minute of it! Thank you Ulysis!Marbo_YVR
January 2022
We just returned from our fantastic tour with Ulises. I highly recommend him if you are thinking of this trip or any other in his catalogue. Our days were full with checking out beautiful historic towns and locally made handicrafts. Uli was flexible with choices of what to do at our stops, and h...
We just returned from our fantastic tour with Ulises. I highly recommend him if you are thinking of this trip or any other in his catalogue. Our days were full with checking out beautiful historic towns and locally made handicrafts. Uli was flexible with choices of what to do at our stops, and how long to take. Driving through the countryside was beautiful, and we appreciated Ulises’s expert driving skills. I’m happy I chose to do this trip with KETAVI tours.martid454
January 2022
We so enjoyed our tour with Ulises, KETAVI Tourist Excursions, to the Monarch Butterflies! Traveling from Zihuatenejo, this trip offered an experience of Mexico from the tropical environment on the coast to the temperate upland colonial towns to the high-elevation forests. We now feel like we h...
We so enjoyed our tour with Ulises, KETAVI Tourist Excursions, to the Monarch Butterflies! Traveling from Zihuatenejo, this trip offered an experience of Mexico from the tropical environment on the coast to the temperate upland colonial towns to the high-elevation forests. We now feel like we have a more complete and diverse view of Mexico. I liked the combination of structured stops and activities with free time to explore on our own. Ulises was particularly helpful to me, since I sat in the front passenger seat of the van for a period while traveling. At my request, he coached me on Spanish phrases and vocabulary, so helpful to learning and practicing the language! His driving was impeccable and we always felt safe, taken care of, and had a clear understanding of the schedule and what was ahead. Highly recommended!ramiro g
February 2023
Not a lot of butterflies it was a quick visit and you must rent a horse both ways if you decide to walk be prepared to pay the price because the high altitude will be a killer
Not a lot of butterflies it was a quick visit and you must rent a horse both ways if you decide to walk be prepared to pay the price because the high altitude will be a killerGetaway676831
March 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 wo...
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.383donaldt
March 2022
This was an amazing experience … magical and spiritual … highly recommend Ulises and his assistant Jennifer for any of your travelling needs!
This was an amazing experience … magical and spiritual … highly recommend Ulises and his assistant Jennifer for any of your travelling needs!