Folk Art & Colonial History
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Monarch Butterflies Sanctuary Group Trip Description
You will simply love this truly privileged trip that few enjoy. Marvel at the magic beauty of the shimmering color & movement of millions of Monarch Butterflies that winter near Morelia, Michoacán. The Oyumel Fir Tree Forest highlands of the western Sierras are the perfect refuge for the Monarchs. Commune with them as they personally greet you, resting on your arms & head.
Two hundred & fifty million of these fragile Monarch Butterflies migrate 2500 miles from Canada to the Western Sierra Madre mountain range in central Mexico for the winter. Learn about this epic journey & experience that special encounter as you meet these amazing creatures face to face. On this enchanting trip spend two days walking through two of the protected winter sanctuaries of the Monarch Butterflies.
Venture "off the beaten path" & savor an unusual taste of Mexico in this wildly beautiful state of Michoacán. North of Mexico City, it is culturally set apart by its lush, picturesque mountainous terrain. The landscape is punctuated with many colorful villages, each specializing in a rich centuries-old traditional folk art. Shop for the wonderful gifts of handsome hand-loomed fabrics, straw sculptures, unique hand-carved wooden furniture, shimmering copper, Talavera pottery, & distinctive lacquer ware.
Walk the historical district of Morelia, the capital of Michoacán. In the midst of ancient Spanish architectural elegance, it has earned a reputation as one of Mexico's most intellectual & artistic centers. The oldest surviving institution of higher education in Latin America is still in operation there.
This trip is suitable
for anyone in good health that likes to walk and is able to navigate rocky paths
and has a spirit of adventure to enjoy off-the-beaten-track places. All hotels are
very comfortable & located in the heart of the historic districts. The butterfly
sanctuaries are not easily accessible. The altitudes are 9,000-10,000 ft elevation
& some walks are over steep, rocky terrain. Horses are available in some places.
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Reserve your space today on this tour. You do not want to miss this rare
opportunity to travel into the western Sierras with us.
February 24-March 2, 2011. The package includes all hotels, breakfast and a main meal, all entrance fees, transfers, horses at Chincua, day tours and all normal tips (except for local driver/guide). The package does not include airfare, airport transfers, local guide tips, meals not specified in the itinerary or trip insurance. Price is $1995 per person per double room. For a single room, please add $450.00
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