What dates are the best to catch the monarch migration?

The monarch's migrate November to March. However, the best time to experience them is in February (that is our opinion).

We want to go to the Leon Trotsky museum. Can it be included with Frida Kahlo day?

We can make that arrangement. Your Tour Director can make that work. The entrance fee is 70 Mexican Pesos per person and that can be purchased at the museum.

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Mexico's Monarch Butterfly Migration

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Start and end in Mexico City

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It was really incredible to witness all these beautiful butterflies in one place.
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Guided in English: Other languages on request: Spanish
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Places You’ll See

Mexico City
San Juan Teotihuacán

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Highlights

Explore vibrant Mexico City and its culture
Float on Xochimilco's ancient canals in trajineras
Stroll through Valle de Bravo's cobblestone streets
Witness thousands of monarchs at Sierra Chincua
Tour Chapultepec and the National Museum

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Day 1 Arrive Mexico City, Mexico
Day 2 Xochimilco
Day 3 Valle De Bravo
Day 4 Sierra Chincua Sanctuary
Day 5 El Rosario Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary
Day 6 Chapultepec Park - Mexico City
Day 7 Teotihuacan
Day 8 Depart Mexico City

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February 25th, 2025
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Not terribly organized tour company, in a very competitive space. Poor pre-trip communication (waiting 4-5weeks...
Not terribly organized tour company, in a very competitive space. Poor pre-trip communication (waiting 4-5weeks for response when continually re-assured that response within 24hrs). Guide was not given a lot of information; tour guests were never given guide's contact information. Lots of miscommunication as to activity level, daily schedule. Lovely wonderful lady as the guide, but the tour structure & company itself were sub-par.Show more
Traveled in February 2025
Reply from: Tours of Distinction
Thanks for taking the time to share your feedback. We apologize that your pre-tour experience did not meet expectations. The activity level is indicated on the trip page and throughout the itinerary re: this particular trip. We can look into making it more clear. The hotel packet you received up on arrival to the NH Hotel in Mexico City. We appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts and only helps us improve.
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Sam
October 22nd, 2024
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This is an incredible tour. The trip was so well planned and out local guides were excellent. It was really...
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Traveled in October 2024
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Thank you Sam. This is a special trip and journey. We are thrilled we were part of the experience.
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Asked on December 2nd, 2025
What dates are the best to catch the monarch migration?
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- Tours of DistinctionOperator•Written December 2025
  The monarch's migrate November to March. However, the best time to experience them is in February (that is our opinion).
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Georgia
Asked on October 10th, 2025
We want to go to the Leon Trotsky museum. Can it be included with Frida Kahlo day?
Tour Details
- Tours of DistinctionOperator•Written October 2025
  We can make that arrangement. Your Tour Director can make that work. The entrance fee is 70 Mexican Pesos per person and that can be purchased at the museum.
- Tours of DistinctionOperator•Written October 2025
  I forget to mention the museum is closed on Mondays.

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- Typhoid - Recommended for Mexico. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis A - Recommended for Mexico. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis B - Recommended for Mexico. Ideally 2 months before travel.
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- For any tour departing before April 11th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after April 11th, 2026, a minimum payment of $400 is required to confirm your booking with Tours of Distinction. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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