Comments on: Experience the Monarch Butterflies in Mexico

By: Christie

Christie — Tue, 29 Mar 2022 20:35:28 +0000

Hi there! Is it better to fly from Newark to Morelia to see the butterflies or drive from GDL?

By: Cydney sea

Cydney sea — Wed, 09 Feb 2022 18:27:20 +0000

In reply to Rob Bonner. I am wondering the same thing? Is a guide necessary? I can't afford. Message me on Instagram seawandering

By: Rob Bonner

Rob Bonner — Sun, 06 Feb 2022 00:22:04 +0000

Currently visiting Uruapan and heading toward Angangueo to visit the Monarch preserves. I really want to visit Cerro Pelon! J M Butterfly B&B is booked solid. I heard the entrance to Cerro Pelon at El Chapulin is open, but I can’t find it on the map or find any information. Can anyone please share any knowledge they might have, or suggest a guide who knows birds and speaks ome English?
Thanks,
Rob

By: Felix

Felix — Mon, 31 Jan 2022 03:08:09 +0000

In reply to Barb. Hi Barb, as of end of January they are pretty much dormant on the trees. It's still a pleasant walk in the forest and the crowd is not overwhelming. The butterflies are more active when the sun shows up but it's hard to predict as it is high up in the forest.

By: Grace

Grace — Wed, 19 Jan 2022 03:56:48 +0000

In reply to sally sears. I’d love to know which sanctuaries are open too! January 2022. Apparently Cerro Pelon is closed.

By: sally sears

sally sears — Sun, 16 Jan 2022 03:14:19 +0000

In reply to Mexperience.

Which bio reserves are open in January 2022?
Is El Rosario open to touriss?
Is Sierra Chincua open?
Cerro Pelon?
Thanks.
Sally

By: Barb

Barb — Mon, 20 Dec 2021 02:02:35 +0000

For those who have gone in December: are there enough butterflies fluttering around then to get the full experience? I have a tour scheduled in January 2022 but am wondering if it’s going to be cancelled. If it is, my airline ticket needs to be used by December 31, 2022–so may have to switch to a December tour. Will I be disappointed if I go in December rather than in January? Thanks!

By: Mexperience

Mexperience — Sat, 04 Dec 2021 23:33:47 +0000

In reply to Bruce. Hello Bruce, We checked with our associates and contacts and the restriction on over 60's is not true; everyone is welcome. They have covid protocols in place.

By: Bruce

Bruce — Sat, 04 Dec 2021 01:53:16 +0000

In reply to Mexperience. I saw that the sanctuaries in Michoacan have COVID restriction, visitors over 60 not allowed. Is the also true for the sanctuaries in the state of México?

By: Mexperience

Mexperience — Wed, 10 Nov 2021 17:38:23 +0000

In reply to Lucas Miller.

Hi Lucas,
We recommend you contact your nearest Mexican Consulate for advice; they can provide guidance and a permit, if you need one.
You can find a directory here
https://www.mexperience.com/mexico-essentials/mexican-consulates-abroad/

By: Lucas Miller

Lucas Miller — Wed, 10 Nov 2021 16:55:33 +0000

I am hoping to visit this winter and do some filming with a DSLR and a sports camera. What are the restrictions on filming in the preserve? The footage will be used in educational videos on YouTube and at live appearances. I know I can’t use a drone but I was thinking of getting a telescoping pole so I could get a different perspective.

By: Mexperience

Mexperience — Sat, 30 Oct 2021 16:25:32 +0000

In reply to John Gordon. Hello John, It will depend on the year. The butterflies begin to leave in early March but some years you might still be able to see some around mid-March. To be sure of seeing them it's best to arrive between December and the end of February; they are more active mid January-late February which is why that is the 'peak' viewing season.