Santuario Piedra Herrada, Monarch Butterflies Sanctuary, Temascaltepec - El Pedregal

Name: Santuario Piedra Herrada, Monarch Butterflies Sanctuary, Temascaltepec - El Pedregal
Address: T. C. (Toluca - Cdad. Altamirano) - Valle de Bravo, El Pedregal, Méx., Mexico, Méx.

4.6/5 ★ based on 8 reviews

Contact Santuario Piedra Herrada, Monarch Butterflies Sanctuary, Temascaltepec

Address :	T. C. (Toluca - Cdad. Altamirano) - Valle de Bravo, El Pedregal, Méx., Mexico
Phone :	📞 +897
Categories :	Tourist attraction , Nature preserve ,
City :	Méx.

T. C. (Toluca - Cdad. Altamirano) - Valle de Bravo, El Pedregal, Méx., Mexico

Best Nature preserve in Mexico

N	Nicolas LEE on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Beware only a small distance with paved road, the rest is all dirt road, climate will be a very big issue to see the butterflies, if it's cold, don't waste your time climbing to the top, there will be nothing to see. The climbing is quite stiff, and riding a horse is recommended if you're not the walking type (last 20 min are the most difficult and horses can't cross it). It will take around 1 hour of walking to get to the sanctuary, and about 30-40 min on the way back
R	Romain Maleyrot on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ A nice hike in the forest, entrance fee is average. But be sure to get there during the week because it's getting very crowded during the weekend (you then wait in line for a long time in the packed small path). You can hire a horse for the first half of the way. But it's advised to be in good physical condition to make the trip. Best time to visit is on a sunny day around noon. You will only get 15 minutes at the top spot to admire the butterflies so get your camera ready!
K	Kris Reeves on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ This has been on my bucket list for a long time. This place does not disappoint. We rode the horses and we were sure glad we did! I highly recommend.
L	Leilany Franco on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Magnificent place to enjoy the monarch butterflies, parking costs 40mxn and the entry 70mxn by person. You can also enjoy some Mexican food like quesadillas after walking to the sanctuary, pets are allowed however they can not enter to the sanctuary.
C	Chris Wegert on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Although the butterflies themselves were pretty and a wonderful sight to see so many of them, the whole experience at this Nature Reserve wasn't that great. Way too many people, it felt like you were being herded around like cattle, and not like your experiencing nature like you would hope to in a nature reserve. There were far too many people in each group, so many in fact that at the top through all the crowds of people, it was hard to tell which one was your guide. Eventually, after about 20 minutes at the top, some of the guards starting yelling at us to move along and leave.
A	Adrian Bader on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ the butterflies deserve 5 stars and the forest is very nice BUT if they charge an entrance fee they should also spend a minimal amount of effort to mark the paths. honestly from the first intersection you have no idea where you go because there is absolutely no marking. the guides are apparently for free but after ours realized we don't speak much Spanish he decided to send us alone which was fine for us but you can get so lost up there. please add some waymarkers! the hiking is wonderful though
C	Carlos Haase on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ A must see natural spectacle! The location itself is about 3/4 of a mile uphill from the parking area. Horseback riding is available--which is totally recommended for the elder and folks not yet acclimated to the altitude of central mexico. Unfortunately and due to human development in all of north america, year-after-year the population of Monarch Butterflies keeps declining. Thus, please be mindful of this phenomenon during your visit by keeping quiet and minimizing your impact on the environment.
A	Ant Wirjo on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Great spot to see the Monarch butterflies, though be prepared for a semi-difficult hike, especially if you’re not accustomed to the altitude. Alternatively you can take the horse ride up. Unfortunately the weather was too cold when I visited so the butterflies did not fly around or leave the clumps, but still cool to see! Food is also available at the small restaurant at the base.