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Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary

Mexico City, Mexico

Mexico City, Mexico

800-446-3942 Mexico Tourism Board (U.S.)

Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary Web Site

January-March, November-December.
No Entry Fee Charged

Monarch butterflies spend the winter in Mexico.

A monarch at rest.

Monarch butterflies migrate from the United States and Canada each fall to spend the winter in central Mexico. The Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary, located outside the town of Angangueo, was created by the Mexican government to protect the monarchs' winter migration site.

The sanctuary, covering 39,791 acres, is 130 miles from Mexico City and preserves five areas, not all of which are open to the public.

El Rosario is open daily during butterfly season, which runs from November through March, and attracts many visitors.

The price of admission includes a tour. You hike up into the reserve with your local guide, which takes about two to three hours. You see beautiful butterflies on the ground, hanging from tree branches by the thousands and sometimes flying in the air.

There is a visitor's center, but few other services are available in the park.

Outdoor Activities
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Camping not available Freshwater Fishing not available Visitor Center available
Hiking available Saltwater Fishing not available Children's Activities not available
Backpacking not available Guided Tours not available
Rock Climbing not available Scenic Drives not available
Horse Trails not available Big Game Hunting not available Picnicking available
Wheelchair Trails/Ramps not available Upland Hunting not available Off-Road Vehicles not available
Waterfowl Hunting not available Lodging Nearby not available
Restaurants Nearby not available
Canoeing not available
Kayaking not available Cross-Country Skiing not available
Rafting not available Downhill Skiing not available Bird-Watching available
Beaches not available Snowboarding not available Nature Viewing available
Boat Launch not available Snowshoeing not available Historic Sites not available
Snowmobiling not available
Ice Skating not available
Mountain Biking not available Winter Camping not available
Touring not available
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