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Top 5 nature & wildlife things to do in Morelia

Wildlife, forests, gardens, and the green pockets of Morelia that make it bearable in monsoon and beautiful by November. Day trips and short drives where the landscape is the point.

  1. Magical Santa Clara leaving from Morelia, Morelia1

    1. Magical Santa Clara leaving from Morelia

    We will leave the city of Morelia to visit 3 unmissable towns in Michoacán in which we will first depart for Tiripetio; We will visit the temple and old Augustinian convent of the 16th century, house of culture and history of Tiripetio. We depart to the next town Tupátaro to visit the chapel of Santiago Apostol from the 16th century with its coffered ceiling, hand painted by indigenous people and a gold-plated altarpiece. Continuing with the tour we will go to Santa Clara del Cobre, a recognized magical town, we will visit the Copper Museum and a workshop where they can live the experience of participating in the copper hammering technique * while having time to shop. We will depart from Santa Clara del Cobre towards the lake of Zirahuén known as the mirror of the Gods, with its crystalline waters surrounded by a pine and oak forest. Ideal to relax! They can take a boat ride (not included in the price) as well as stroll along the pier and take spectacular images of this beautiful lake.

  2. Uruapan Tour, Morelia2

    2. Uruapan Tour

    5.0· 8 reviews

    Visit Uruapan's National Park and be amazed by the crystal clear water of Cupatitzio River and enjoy an enviroment full of nature and legends. Additionaly, visit Tinganio archaeological site and discovery the amazing history of an ancient civilization.

  3. Monarch Butterfly from Morelia Michoacan, Morelia3

    3. Monarch Butterfly from Morelia Michoacan

    5.0· 1 reviews

    The Monarch Butterfly is an unusual insect, they migrate from Canada and arrive in the western region of Mexico, a large part of them is housed in the wonderful forests of Michoacán in the El Rosario Sanctuary located 191 km from the city of Morelia, there we will ascend. through the mountain to meet the Monarch Butterflies, entrance fee (not included). We will travel a distance of 1.5 km in a beautiful forest of oaks, pines and fir trees that provide shelter and protection to the millions of monarch butterflies that spend the winter among its branches after having traveled more than 5,000 km from southern Canada. and northern United States.

  1. Monarch Butterfly Private Tour (Morelia), Morelia4

    4. Monarch Butterfly Private Tour (Morelia)

    5.0· 32 reviews· 8 hours

    Go with an expert Tour Guide driving this tour for over 25 years. . Enjoy watching the monarchs before the crowd shows up in the winter site, where millions of butterflies come to survive the cold winter in the volcanic mountains of Mexico. . Experience the real wonder of nature and discover new flavors at lunchtime on site! . Forget about bus tours and taxis! Come to discover one of Mexico’s 35 UNESCO World Heritage Site from 2008.

  2. Monarch Butterfly group tour. Join me to watch #butterflies, Morelia5

    5. Monarch Butterfly group tour. Join me to watch #butterflies

    4.5· 17 reviews· 9 hours

    Join me in the experience to watch millions of Monarch butterflies flying all over and, sometimes they fly towards the people! Be part of the experience, way up to the volcanic mountains where the Monarchs hibernate to survive the winter every year. Experience the real wonder of nature and discover new flavors at lunchtime on site! Come to discover one of Mexico’s 35 UNESCO World Heritage Site from 2008.

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