In Search of Mexico’s Monarch Butterflies – Piedra Herrada
On our recent Monarch Butterfly and Magical Cities trip to Mexico, we visited two reserves in Mexico State. Piedra Herrada Sanctuary was the first and El Capulin the second. Located…
Good News for Monarch Butterflies
Monarch butterflies are found throughout the United States, though a majority of the population migrates up to 3,000 miles to Mexico for the winter months. In 1996, the Mexican government…
Where to See Mexico’s Monarch Butterflies – Piedra Herrada Sanctuary
The Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Mexico’s top ecotourism destinations. There are several sanctuaries open to visitors across two Mexican states –…
El Capulin Monarch Butterfly Reserve, Mexico – Video Blog
Scientists estimate that close to a billion monarch butterflies historically overwintered in montane oyamel fir forests about two hours west of Mexico City. Numbers of monarchs at Mexico's butterfly reserves…
Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve – El Capulin Sanctuary in the State of Mexico
The Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Mexico, covers 56,259 hectares of rugged, forested mountains approximately 100 km northwest of Mexico City. The reserve is located…