PLACES TO STAY
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near Cerro Pelón Sanctuary near Zitácuaro, Michoacán, is the most southerly major Monarch overwintering site, Mexico
Cerro Pelón Sanctuary near Zitácuaro, Michoacán, is the most southerly major Monarch overwintering site, Mexico is one of the top spots to sight Monarch Butterfly (Danaus plexippus) in the wild. Below are the best-rated places to stay within 25 km, plus tips for spotting nearby.
Monarch Butterfly (Danaus plexippus)
BEST TIME TO SEE
November to March at the Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve sanctuaries near Angangueo and Ocampo, Michoacán; morning warm-up flights are the peak experience.
SIGHTING TIP
Winter. The overwintering colonies in Michoacán are the most spectacular wildlife event in Mexico; 100 million butterflies fill oyamel fir forests November to March.
Coordinates
19.4000°N, 100.1000°W
HABITAT
Overwinters in oyamel fir forests at 3,000 m elevation in Michoacán; breeds in milkweed-rich areas throughout North America in summer
CONSERVATION STATUS
Endangered
Hotels and Stays Nearby
Within 25 Km
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