Thanks for the help and information. We will be taking buses so we might
end up staying two nights in Arangueo. It depends ont he bus schedules
and how tired we get! I have travelled in the Andes and know how the
altitude can affect you, especially if there is climbing too.
Morelia and Patzcuaro sound interesting and we might add Uruapan. I have
been in Guanajuato and Queretaro on other trips and would love to
return, but there won't be time on this trip. I have never been to
Michoacan though.
MMcC wrote:
> On Sat, 17 Jan 2004 21:32:46 -0500, "H. Michel"
> wrote:
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>>We are planning a visit to the butterfly sanctuaries near Angangueo in
>>Michoacan in March.
>>
>>Has anyone does this excursion and any suggestions on how to do it on
>>our own?
>>
>>We will be arriving in Mexico City on a Thursday and have about 10 days
>>in total in Mexico. We also plan to visit Morelia and Patzcuaro.
>>We are planning to use public transpiration (buses, taxis) to get
>>around. I speak Spanish so language is not a problem.
>
>
>
> Take the old main road from Mexico city to Morelia as opposed to the
> newer Autopista. The Old road is narrow and windy and takes forever
> but it is one of the most beautiful drives in Mexico. Some of the
> vistas along the way are just spectacular. It also takes you real
> close to the Monarca sanctuary on your way.
>
>
>>Where is the best place to stay while visiting the sanctuary? Zitacuaro
>>or Angangueo or somewhere else?
>
>
> I would stay in Angangueo itself, there are several small hotels, very
> basic, far from fancy, but also very cheap.
>
>
>>How many days should we plan on? What days of the week are best?
>
>
> I'd say an overnight stay would be adequate. Get into town find a
> place to stay and then go up the mountain. Some people do walk up, but
> it's quite a hike, four miles or more uphill, and it's at altitude too
> so if you're not used to that it will wear you out very quickly.
> There are plenty of trucks and and pickups that will take you p the
> mountain for a very nominal fee. They take you most of the way up, all
> the way to El Roasario, but you still have to walk up the last 1,000
> ft or more to get to where the main santuary is, which is really a
> killer...... you will be glad you paid for the truck ride at this
> point! If it's in March then they way already be making there way down
> the mountain and you may not have to climb all the way up.
>
> You could easily spent the better part of the day up there, and walk
> down if you have the daylight...... going down is a lot easier than
> going up.
>
> Spend the night, eat, rest hang out on the plaza and then head on your
> way the next day towards Morelia and then onto Patzcuaro. I would
> spend the lions share of my time in Morelia and Patzcuaro, there's
> lot's to see and do there.
> If you do have some extra time, come back through Guanajuato or
> Queretaro, both beautiful towns and neither is that far out of the
> way.
>
> It really is a sight to behold, all those Monarcas.............
> something you will never forget for the rest of your life.
>
>
>>Any other ideas or suggestions would dbe welcome?
>>
>>Thanks so much for any help you can provide.
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