In the land of the Monarch butterfly
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Where: The areas surrounding Zitácuaro
Why: To enjoy unique experiences
Duration: According to your personal priorities.
When: At any time of the year, and between October and February if you want to see the Monarchs
Don’t forget: to take a swimsuit in case you want to try the wonderful thermal baths; to try the hand-made tortillas in one of the Mazahua villages.
The end of October sees the beginning of the annual miracle of nature: the arrival of the Monarch butterflies in eastern Michoacán. Each year millions of butterflies fly five thousand kilometers from Canada and the United Status to breed there, populating thousands of acres of Oyamel forest. But that’s not all! Using Zitácuaro as your operating base, you can discover some outstanding pre-Hispanic and Novohispanic archeological sites, magical villages, hot springs...
Less than half an hour away
Starting at the Hotel Rancho San Cayetano, there is a very pleasant afternoon’s walk to the Iglesia de San Pancho, the first church built in the state of Michoacán at the beginning of 1535.
As we walk to the south, we will come across the beautiful, one-hundred meter waterfall known as Enandio. A little further on is the 17th century San Felipe church with its monolithic atrial cross, and the altarpiece in the Capilla de la Candelaria, both of which are fascinating.
Half an hour away there is also the Monarch butterfly sanctuary, a major excursion given the extraordinary, unforgettable spectacle of nature it presents.
Less than an hour away
There are three interesting options 45 minutes away: the archeological site of San Felipe de los Alzati (the ceremonial center of the Otomí) with its two well-conserved pyramids; there is also Angangueo where you can visit the Iglesia de la Inmaculada Concepción, and finally, a Mazahua village where you can familiarize yourself with the local customs and handicrafts and where we will also try the hand-made tortillas, beans and sauces (by prior arrangement).
One hour away there is another natural winged spectacle: the Tziranda bat caves, where you can see a wide variety of stalagmites and stalactites.
Less than two hours away
For lovers of medicinal baths, there is Los Azufres, an area with hot springs that vary in temperature between 21°C and 82°C. There is also the Agua Blanca spa in Jungapeo.
To the north is located Tlalpujahua "magical village" with its 18th century Parroquia de la Virgen del Carmen, the 16th century Ex-convento de San Francisco, the Museo Hermanos Rayón and the place where they make the shiny baubles for Christmas trees by hand. A great souvenir for the Christmas season!
Less than half an hour away
Starting at the Hotel Rancho San Cayetano, there is a very pleasant afternoon’s walk to the Iglesia de San Pancho, the first church built in the state of Michoacán at the beginning of 1535.
As we walk to the south, we will come across the beautiful, one-hundred meter waterfall known as Enandio. A little further on is the 17th century San Felipe church with its monolithic atrial cross, and the altarpiece in the Capilla de la Candelaria, both of which are fascinating.
Half an hour away there is also the Monarch butterfly sanctuary, a major excursion given the extraordinary, unforgettable spectacle of nature it presents.
Less than an hour away
There are three interesting options 45 minutes away: the archeological site of San Felipe de los Alzati (the ceremonial center of the Otomí) with its two well-conserved pyramids; there is also Angangueo where you can visit the Iglesia de la Inmaculada Concepción, and finally, a Mazahua village where you can familiarize yourself with the local customs and handicrafts and where we will also try the hand-made tortillas, beans and sauces (by prior arrangement).
One hour away there is another natural winged spectacle: the Tziranda bat caves, where you can see a wide variety of stalagmites and stalactites.
Less than two hours away
For lovers of medicinal baths, there is Los Azufres, an area with hot springs that vary in temperature between 21°C and 82°C. There is also the Agua Blanca spa in Jungapeo.
To the north is located Tlalpujahua "magical village" with its 18th century Parroquia de la Virgen del Carmen, the 16th century Ex-convento de San Francisco, the Museo Hermanos Rayón and the place where they make the shiny baubles for Christmas trees by hand. A great souvenir for the Christmas season!
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