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7-Day Monarch Butterflies in Central Mexico

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Overview

This Central Mexico trip will give you the opportunity to spend time in Mexico's vibrant capital, while also taking you outside the metropolitan area to see some of Mexico's beautiful nature and wildlife.

We will start and end the trip in Mexico City and give you a chance to get a taste of culture before heading outside the city to observe and learn about the fascinating monarchs in Mexico that migrate to Valle de Bravo. We will also spend a day in Valle de Bravo where you can relax around the lake or enjoy adventure activities like sailing, water skiing, or kayaking.

This 7-day trip has a little bit of everything for those that want to enjoy nature without getting too far from Mexico City.
Outdoors & Nature
Sightseeing
Culture & Arts

Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival in Mexico City

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Arrival in Mexico City

You will be welcomed by your professional naturalist tour guide and transfer to Hotel Catedral. Once in the hotel, you will have a briefing. Your guide will tell you more about the activities and the security of the trip, along with some fun facts about the monarchs in Mexico for your tour to come!

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Catedral3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Frida Kahlo MuseumOptional Activity

    Free Time in Mexico City

    ZócaloOptional Activity

    ChapultepecOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Minivan from Mexico City International Airport to Hotel Catedral

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    Destinations

    Mexico City

Day 2

Anthropology Museum of Mexico & Valle de Bravo

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Anthropology Museum of Mexico & Valle de Bravo

The day will begin with a visit to the Anthropology Museum, one of the world’s finest archaeological museums with a huge collection of artefacts spread across 23 exhibition halls. Afterwards, we will depart to Valle de Bravo. This magical town, surrounded by mountains, is considered one of the most important tourist destinations in the country, thanks to its excellent hotels, restaurants, an equestrian club, beautiful golf courses, and man-made lake.

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    Accommodation

    El Mesón de las Leyendas4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    The National Museum of Anthropology

    Free Time in Valle de BravoOptional Activity

    Centro de Espiritualidad Carmel MaranathaOptional Activity

    Parroquia de San Francisco de AsisOptional Activity

    Museo Arqueológico de Valle de BravoOptional Activity

    Lake AvandaroOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Minivan from Mexico City to Valle de Bravo

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Mexico City

    Valle de Bravo

    State of Mexico

Day 3

Piedra Herrada Sanctuary

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Piedra Herrada Sanctuary

Visit the Piedra Herrada Sanctuary, the newest spot to watch the monarchs in Mexico. Horses will take you most of the way to where the monarch butterflies are located. This area is “wilder” than the other sanctuaries and often provides a more remote nature experience. This will give you an opportunity to be part of eco-tourism in Mexico.

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    Accommodation

    El Mesón de las Leyendas4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Piedra Herrada Sanctuary

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    Transportations

    Minivan from Valle de Bravo to Piedra Herrada Sanctuary

    Minivan from Piedra Herrada Sanctuary to Valle de Bravo

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Valle de Bravo

    State of Mexico

Day 4

Capulin Sanctuary

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Capulin Sanctuary

Today, we visit the Capulin Sanctuary. In this sanctuary, you can watch the largest and most beautiful prairie of the Monarch Butterfly region called Los Tres Gobernadores (The Three Governors). Because of its access position and the hibernation colony's location, it is possible to watch an amazing transition of vegetation. This is an impressive sight for nature-lovers.

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    Accommodation

    El Mesón de las Leyendas4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Capulin Sanctuary

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    Transportations

    Minivan from Valle de Bravo to Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve

    Minivan from Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve to Valle de Bravo

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Valle de Bravo

    Naucalpan

Day 5

Free Day in Valle de Bravo

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Free Day in Valle de Bravo

This will be a free day to enjoy the area of Valle de Bravo. Life here is literally built around the lake. The waters of Valle de Bravo are calm and ideal for sports like sailing, water-skiing, or kayaking. Enjoy your free afternoon, and choose one of the many activities that interest you. Tonight we stay at Hotel Mesón de las Leyendas for one more night.

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    Accommodation

    El Mesón de las Leyendas4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Free Time in Valle de BravoOptional Activity

    Velo de Novia WaterfallOptional Activity

    La Peña ViewpointOptional Activity

    Cabalgatas Valle Horseback RidingOptional Activity

    Monte Alto State ReserveOptional Activity

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Valle de Bravo

    State of Mexico

Day 6

Back to Mexico City

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Back to Mexico City

Take your time and relax in the morning. Later, we will go back to Mexico City and check in at the Hotel Catedral. You'll have the rest of the day free to explore places in the city that you missed last time or relax in the hotel after your journey.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Catedral3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    ZócaloOptional Activity

    Free Time in Mexico City

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    Transportations

    Minivan from Valle de Bravo to Mexico City

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Valle de Bravo

    Mexico City

Day 7

Transfer to the Airport

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Transfer to the Airport

You'll be transferred to the airport for your flight to your next destination when the time comes.

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    Transportations

    Minivan from Mexico City to Mexico City International Airport

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Mexico City

Included in Price

  • 6 nights accommodation
  • 3 activities
  • 6 breakfasts
  • Airport transfer
  • Entrance fees
  • Ground transportation
  • Licensed English speaking guides

Not Included in Price

  • Alcohol beverages
  • Domestic flights
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Gratuities
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Trekking permits
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