Piedra Herrada Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary Tour Guide

Experience the Monarch Butterfly Mexico Reserve and discover Piedra Herrada, one of the Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve‘s sanctuaries, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2008. Later, stop at Valle de Bravo to wander its charming cobbled streets, markets, squares, parks, and numerous cozy s...

• Mexico City
• Piedra Herrada Sanctuary
• Valle de Bravo
• Valle de Bravo
• Mexico City

• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap, Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health, Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness, 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., SEASON & WEATHER: The butterfly sanctuaries' season runs November-March, peaking December-February. Daily sightings vary with weather - cold or rain reduces activity., NOTE: The butterflies’ habitat is a natural wonder that shifts with the changing seasons and weather. Reaching the sanctuary typically 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 usually required. Locally available horses can be hired (at an additional cost) to assist with the steeper parts of the trail, but they only cover about half of the journey., 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., PRICE: Please note that the price you paid includes a commission from the online platform where it’s sold—often up to 30%—which limits our flexibility to offer discounts or other price reductions.

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The annual Monarch butterfly migration is one of nature’s great spectacles and a top attraction for visitors to Mexico’s central highlands. From 60 million to one billion Monarch butterflies goes from eastern Canada to central Mexico for more than 2,500 miles. The Monarch butterflies spend their win...

• Piedra Herrada Sanctuary

• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, Not recommended for pregnant travelers, Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health, Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness, Children must be accompanied by an adult, Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately, Pick up at hotels outside the downtown area will have an extra charge of 200 pesos which must be paid directly to our guide, The Private service inlcude private transportation and private guide to the Butterfly Sanctuary. The entrance to the Sanctuary is public and management decide how they settle the entrance. Usually tourists are joined in small groups with local guide that know safe paths., The assistance of a local guide is included in the price, who will join the clients along with an English-speaking tour guide.

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06:45 Meeting point at Barceló Reforma Hotel 10:00 Visit the Piedra Herrada Sanctuary at Valle de Bravo, located in the largest state of Mexico. Monarch Butterfly is arriving each fall on Mexican soil when they start its migration from Canada and the United States. We will also visit the Bridal Veil...

• Piedra Herrada Sanctuary
• Velo de Novia Waterfall
• Valle de Bravo

• Not recommended for pregnant travelers, Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health, Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness, - The time of return may vary due to traffic situations or the number of people., - It is not advisable to book a tour on the same day of the departure of a flight, since we cannot be responsible for the loss of the flight, for any tour delay, Please consider it is a shared service with bilingual guide, not exclusive English or Spanish, depending on the number of participants of each language., BE RESPONSIBLE If you suffer from a heart disease, food or nature allergy, when boarding immediately let your guide know to take the necessary precautions for your care. Likewise, if you experience any discomfort during the journey, let us know!, COME COMFORTABLE Wear comfortable clothing, a light jacket for the morning and shoes suitable for hiking., COME PREPARED The communities do not have a card payment service, bring additional cash for personal expenses and purchases, Comply with the provisions of each sanctuary, which are the same for everyone, Do not bring sound devices (recorder, radio, etc.), Don't leave trash., DON'T FORGET A BATTERY FOR THE CAMERA (OR TWO)

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.