It takes 1,000 butterflies to weigh one pound (.45kg), and the branches on this tree were sagging under the weight.

The monarch colony here was quite different than at the more popular El Rosario sanctuary. 40 minutes outside Zitacuaro, near El Capulin, we chartered a couple of tiny mountain horses to take us up the rugged path to view the colony. The monarchs were clustered within a ravine, swirling around a few choice pine trees in search of sunny roosts. Whenever the sun went behind a cloud the butterflies scrambled into the air and back to the safety of the nucleus, knowing that settling down for the night outside the warmth of the colony would mean certain death.

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2.27 mi from Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve

Guests staying at RANCHO CUMBRE MONARCA have access to a terrace, barbecue grills, and a garden. If you drive, put free parking to good use. Staff members can answer questions about accommodations, and also provide front-desk service during limited hours. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls and an off-leash area. Additional amenities include a fireplace in the lobby and a water dispenser.

Pet friendly

Parking included

6.83 mi from Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve

At Cabañas La Palma, guests have access to barbecue grills. You can take advantage of free parking if you drive. Helpful staff is there to provide front-desk service during limited hours, as well as offer insight about the area.

Kitchen

Pet friendly

7.53 mi from Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve

Guests staying at Eucaliptos Med Spa enjoy access to a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and free WiFi in public areas. You can put free parking to good use if you drive. Staff members can help with accommodation requests, and provide front-desk service during limited hours. Other amenities at this spa bed & breakfast include a hot tub, coffee/tea in a common area, and a terrace.

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7.75 mi from Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve

Guests of Eucaliptos Med Spa enjoy free WiFi in public areas, a hot tub, and spa services. There's free parking if you drive. Additional amenities include a terrace, a picnic area, and a garden.

Hot Tub

Kitchen

Free Cancellation

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8.13 mi from Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve

$26 nightly

$30 total

Apr 7 - Apr 8

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Guests staying at La villafranca del Cid enjoy free WiFi in public areas, a terrace, and barbecue grills. You can take advantage of free parking if you drive. Helpful staff is there to provide front-desk service during limited hours, as well as offer insight about the area. Additional amenities include a picnic area and a garden.

Parking included

Free WiFi

8.25 mi from Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve

Guests staying at Hotel Villa Monarca enjoy an outdoor pool, a children's pool, and free WiFi in public areas. Free parking is included with your stay. The front desk is staffed 24/7 to help with luggage storage, tours or tickets, and securing valuables. Other amenities at this family-friendly hotel include meeting rooms, a terrace, and a ballroom.

Pool

Parking included

9.63 mi from Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve

Guests staying at HOTEL SOLACHE INN enjoy free WiFi in public areas and express check-out. If you decide to drive, there's free offsite parking. Staff members can answer questions about accommodations, and also provide front-desk service during limited hours.

Pet friendly

Free WiFi

9.99 mi from Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve

Hotel Casa Iturbe features an outdoor pool, free WiFi in public areas, and a 24-hour business center. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with luggage storage and dry cleaning/laundry. This hotel also has a garden.

Pool

Breakfast included

Free Cancellation

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10.15 mi from Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve

$51 nightly

$60 total

Apr 13 - Apr 14

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A gym and free WiFi in public areas are features at Hotel El Conquistador Monarca. There's free parking, and an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for MXN 1500 per vehicle one-way. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with luggage storage, securing valuables, and tours or tickets.

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Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve hotels essential information

Accommodation	424 hotels
Lowest Price	$30
Highest Price	$60
Popular hotels	RANCHO CUMBRE MONARCA , Cabañas La Palma, La villafranca del Cid, Eucaliptos Med Spa, Eucaliptos Med Spa, Hotel Villa Monarca, Hotel El Conquistador Monarca, HOTEL SOLACHE INN, Hotel Casa Iturbe

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"The price was great, the property was beautiful, the staff were friendly and helpful. The room was nice and had everything we needed, but was a bit cold in the evenings and we had to ask for extra blankets."

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