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Mexico Monarch Butterfly Trail

10 days ex Mexico City

Trip Code: CMMT

Uruapan, Angahuan, Pátzcuaro, Island of Janitzio, Paricutín Volcano, Tzintzuntzan, Morelia, El Rosario, Angangueo, Mexico City.

Experience one of the most impressive natural phenomenon by some of the most unlikely of creatures - the monarch butterfly or mariposas. From the bustling capital of Morelia to time-forgotten Angahuan, from the fury of Paricutín Volcano to the tranquility of the butterfly sanctuaries, follow the monarch migration trail through the remote areas of Mexico.

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Day 1 Arrive Mexico City
Arrive in Mexico City at any time.
Day 2 Uruapan
Stroll through Parque National Eduardo Ruiz waterfall park and enjoy the tropical setting and crystal clear waters.
Day 3 Angahuan/Uruapan
Learn about rural ways of life in Angahuan, a Purepechan community. Explore by horseback, hike around Paricutin Volcano or walk across the lava fields. Alternatively, visit the Waterfalls of Tzararacua, or maybe the ruins of Tingambato.
Day 4-5 Pátzcuaro
Spend the afternoon marvelling at the beautiful plazas and colonial buildings in this magical city. From wood carvings to pottery, the towns around Pátzcuaro are known for creating exceptional hand-crafted products. We take a boat ride out to the famous island of Janitzio and also visit Tzintzuntzan, the capital of the ancient Tarascan kingdom.
Day 6-7 Morelia
Take some time to explore one of the first Spanish cities in Nueva España. The historic centre is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy the atmosphere with a coffee in one of the many cafés round the Zócalo.
Day 8 El Rosario/Angangueo
Pass by scenic countryside on the way to El Rosario, a magnificent Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary. Complete with visitor centre, walkways and forested trails, millions of butterflies congregate at this sanctuary every year.
Day 9 Sierra Chincua
Depart Angangueo in the morning and travel to Sierra Chincua reserve where we visit another butterfly sanctuary. Enjoy great scenic hikes as we enter the sanctuary and are met by millions of colourful butterflies. Return to Mexico City in the evening.
Day 10 Depart Mexico City
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