Butterfly Migration – Michoacán, Mexico

Author and Editor: Gabriella Grace

If you’re a nature lover, then a trip to Michoacán, Mexico to see the butterfly migration should definitely be on your bucket list. Every year, millions of monarch butterflies make their way from the United States and Canada to the Oyamel fir forests in Michoacán, where they spend the winter months before returning north in the spring.

Here are some sights you won’t want to miss while visiting the butterfly migration in Michoacán:

• The butterfly sanctuaries: There are several butterfly sanctuaries in the region, including El Rosario and Chincua. These protected areas are home to countless monarch butterflies, and provide a perfect opportunity to get up close and personal with these beautiful creatures.
• The Sierra Chincua mines: The Sierra Chincua mines or Museo Mina Dos Estrellas are a must-see attraction for anyone visiting the butterfly migration in Michoacán. These abandoned mines are now home to a unique museum.
• Santuario de la Mariposa Monarca “El Rosario”: This is one of a few reserves in the area.
• The Mariposa Monarca Biosphere Reserve: This protected area is home to the largest population of monarch butterflies in the region, and is a great place to go for a hike and see these amazing insects in their natural habitat.

A trip to Michoacán to see the butterfly migration is an incredible experience that you won’t forget. So add it to your bucket list and start planning your trip today!

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