Day: 24 February 2017

How to visit Mexico’s Monarch Butterfly Reserves

February 24, 2017December 23, 2023 Robin

Monarch Butterflies at El Rosario, Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve, Mexico.

Tips for making the most of your visit to see Monarch Butterflies in their winter homes in Mexico’s El Rosario, and Pedro Herrada Reserves.

Mexico, migration, photo hints, travel hints, UNESCO World Heritage Site, wild landscapes, wildlife 6 Comments

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