Top Morelia Outdoor Activities

Witness the great monarch butterfly migration during your time in Morelia on this full-day tour. Alongside a private guide, head to the Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary in either El Rosario or Sierra Chincua, depending on the weather conditions. Learn about the conservation efforts of the endangered insect and admire their beautiful wings.

Let´s go "Off the beaten trail" and don't miss the experience of hiking to one of the #7NaturalWonders of the world!!! People in good body shape will climb on ash and volcanic rocks besides riding a horseback for 2-4 hours. In 1997, CNN released a "Seven Natural Wonders of the World" list, which includes the volcano in Mexico as an important geological phenomenon that erupted 1943, erupting the lava flows for 9 years, 11 months, 10 days and 6 hours!

You will need a local guide to climb on the volcanic rocks and find the remains of the church that was crushed down by the lava eruptions after 1943. This tour works with a minimum of 2 people. The excursion may include a horseback ride (extra cost) plus a stop at the local Indian village to get in touch with the indigenous culture.

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.

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.

Spend a day amid the monarch butterflies on a private day trip to Santuario del la Mariposa Monarca. Set on a volcanic mountainside, the reserve is one of the best spots in Mexico to see the butterflies as they fly there to survive the winter weather. You’ll reach the site with minimum fuss, with private transport and admission organized in advance.

Perfect for single travelers on a private tour. Enjoy hiking way up to the volcanic mountains, and join me in the experience to see millions of Monarch butterflies flying all over and, sometimes they fly towards the people! Let an expert Tour Guide, driving this tour for 25 years, take you up to one more OMG day! To nature lovers, this is once in a lifetime experience to discover one of Mexico’s 35 UNESCO World Heritage Sites!