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Nature reserve · Angangueo, Michoacán
Santuario de la Mariposa Monarca Sierra Chincua
Sanctuary of the Monarch Butterfly Reserve about 10 km from Angangueo, with an easier trail and fewer visitors than El Rosario.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Santuario de la Mariposa Monarca Sierra Chincua
Sierra Chincua is about 10 km north of Angangueo, within the same Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve. It receives fewer visitors than El Rosario, and the trail is usually gentler, through a forest of oyameles and pines.
Between mid-November and March, the butterflies cluster on the tree branches, covering them in orange, and fly during sunny hours. The location of the colonies changes each year, and the walking distance varies.
Visits are guided by residents of the local communities, and there are horses for part of the route. At the entrance there are simple food stalls, with quesadillas and café de olla.
The rules are the same as in the other sanctuaries: silence, no flash, no touching the butterflies and do not leave the trail.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
Three to four hours.
Best time
From late morning to early afternoon, on a sunny day, between mid-November and March.
How to get there
About 10 km from Angangueo on the road to Tlalpujahua, by car or local pickup truck.
Tip
If El Rosario is crowded, Sierra Chincua is usually quieter.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Santuario de la Mariposa Monarca Sierra Chincua
What is the difference between El Rosario and Sierra Chincua?
Sierra Chincua typically has fewer visitors and an easier trail.
Is Sierra Chincua far from Angangueo?
About 10 km.
Are the butterflies always in the same place?
No. The location of the colonies changes every year.