Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary Day Trip from Mexico City
Overview
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 waterfall, impressive waterfall that feeds the river San Juan. Named because the forms they take their descent give the appearance of an enormous white "Bridal Veil".
Also enjoy a walk through the streets of Valle de Bravo famous for its typical architecture, traditional and colonial and attracts many tourism
21:00 Hrs Approximately we arrive at the Hotel Barcelo Reforma
Recommendations: Wear comfortable shoes and clothes, a sweatshirt or jacket, go for breakfast or take something for breakfast on the way, bring cash since at the sanctuary the only form of payment is cash in case you want to buy something, a camera.
What's Included
- Taxes
- Tour driver
- Travel insurance board unit
- Guided visits
- Round trip transportation from Mexico City and professional guide
- Tips
- Nothing previously unspecified
- Admission to the monarch sanctuary (pay by cash)
- Food & Beverages
Meeting Location
Av. P.º de la Reforma 1
Tabacalera, Cuauhtémoc, 06030 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Piedra Herrada Sanctuary
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Velo de Novia Waterfall
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Valle de Bravo
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- 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)
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CST).
- Taxes.
- Tour driver.
- Travel insurance board unit.
- Guided visits.
- Round trip transportation from Mexico City and professional guide.
- Tips.
- Nothing previously unspecified.
- Admission to the monarch sanctuary (pay by cash).
- Food & Beverages.
The minimum age to participate is 3. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary Day Trip from Mexico City is as follows:
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary Day Trip from Mexico City will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Taxes
- Tour driver
- Travel insurance board unit
- Guided visits
- Round trip transportation from Mexico City and professional guide
- Tips
- Nothing previously unspecified
- Admission to the monarch sanctuary (pay by cash)
- Food & Beverages
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- 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)
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
