With this adventure, you can discover the Monarch butterflies and their migration to the mountains near Mexico’s Morelia, Michoacan. Many of the most beautiful colonial cities in Mexico have been called Pueblos Magicos or “magic towns”, due to their rich history, artistic culture, amazing architecture, and natural landscapes.

Monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus) is a milkweed butterfly (subfamily Danainae), of the Nymphalidae family. It is perhaps the best known of all North American butterflies. Since the 19th century, it has been found in New Zealand, and in Australia, where it is called the wanderer. The monarch is famous for its southward migration and northward return in summer from Canada to Mexico and Baja California which spans the life of three to four generations of the butterfly.

Patzcuaro (“Pahtz-Kuah-Ro”) - is an inviting and authentic colonial town, that maintains its mix of indigenous heritage and colonial roots. It presents a completely genuine experience with all of its charm, color and personality intact.

Morelia - is the picturesque, state capital of Michoacan and one of the country’s most significant colonial cities. With an aristocratic and alluring feel, it holds exemplary Spanish Colonial architecture including pink stone, Baroque and neoclassical styles. the city remains well preserved, to keep the authentic historic charms along with modern amenities.

Copper Town - Santa Clara del Cobre is a small town that is famous for copper, (cobre means copper). The once active copper mines are now closed, but the beautiful tradition of copper crafting continues.

What’s Included:

Round-trip (air-conditioned) transportation from your hotel English-speaking guides Hotel stay    

Availability: flexible; please contact for details 

Duration of the tour:

3 days/ 2 nights What to bring:It is significantly colder than Ixtapa/ Zihuatanejo, Due to the higher elevation. We recommended bringing a light sweater or jacket and pants.

  *Please contact us for any special accommodations or requests

Zihua Adventures offers an opportunity to experience Puerto Vicente, Guerrero; which is a perfect place to approach the beaches of Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo for the first time. It is impossible not to refer to this entity of the country without referring to its paradisiacal coastal areas.

What’s Included:

Round-trip (air-conditioned) transportation from your hotel
English-speaking guides

Duration of the tour:

This tour is approximately 6 hours.
Bring beach wear (sandals,swimsuit, towel,sunscreen) tshirt & shorts, sunglasses.

A typical town with a gold and silver market in front of large church. We will go to visit a coconut candy factory and see of a how cocada, a popular Mexican candy is made. The candy is for sale at factory prices. Warning: highly addictive! return to a beautiful beach to eat and boat tour of nearby lagoons to see a variety birds and fish.

What’s Included:

Round-trip (air-conditioned) transportation from your hotel
English-speaking guides

Duration of the tour:

This tour is approximately 6 hours.

Let us take you on a one-day adventure, where you can experience two small colonial towns, nestled in the Mexican mountains.

As we travel into the Patzcuaro region of Michoacán state, you may feel like you are taking a step back in time,with its churches and 16th century architecture from the Spanish colonial era.

There are local handicrafts to discover and opportunities to learn about Mexico's rich indigenous history while wandering the towns’ beautiful streets. Our journey then takes us to visit the little Mexican town of Santa Clara del Cobre; also known as Copper town! The artisans of this quaint pueblo magico, or magic town, are world-famous for their coppersmithing skills.

What’s Included:

Round-trip (air-conditioned) transportation from your hotel
English-speaking guides

Duration of the tour:

The typical itinerary is from 6:00 am to 8:00 pm
It is significantly colder than Ixtapa/ Zihuatanejo, due to the higher elevation.
We recommended bringing a light sweater or jacket and pants