MONARCH BUTTERFLY SANCTUARY IN MICHOACAN MEXICO June 24
Every Fall, hundreds of millions of Monarch Butterflies from East of the Rocky Mountains head south from Canada and The United States to take refuge in one winter retreat. This place is a unique Mexican forest located 70 miles west of Mexico city.
Monarch butterfly sanctuaries were established in the Mexican state of Michoacan. The mountains in this state are covered with coniferous forests consisting mainly of pines with a large portion of oaks, making this mountains a perfect place for the butterflies to live during the winter season.
The butterfly season starts in December and ends in April. The peak population is in March, as the new butterflies prepare for their journey north.
The monarch butterfly migration is an amazing feat; an annual exhausting journey, covering more than 3,000 miles. Once the Monarchs reach their destination, they can literally cover the trees with their orange and black wings for the next six months. They rest and recharge in preparation for their migration back north in the spring.
If you are a nature lover and like butterflies, this is the perfect place for you. the scenery in this forest is really beautiful and you are guaranteed to have a very peaceful and relaxing time in company of your family or friends.
