Know Before You Go
Experience what it's like to watch millions of monarchs take flight in the forest, and stand surrounded by gossamer wings glinting in the sunlight. Learn the myths and mysteries behind this spellbinding phenomenon. Discover the butterfly encounters of Nat Hab travelers and staff in these exhilarating accounts of the monarch migration.
Travel Tips
Frequently Asked Questions
Have questions about monarchs? We've got answers! We've compiled a list of our most frequently asked questions about the butterfly migration, Mexico's climate and much more.
A Guide to Mexico's Monarch Butterflies
Learn all about monarchs in this comprehensive collection covering butterfly biology, the migration and conservation.
Photography Tips
Whether you're an experienced photographer or just getting started, you'll want to read these essential photo tips from our Natural Photographer blog before your monarch butterfly adventure.
Monarchs Conservation & Community
Read on to discover how our initiatives in Mexico help protect monarch populations, preserve culture and support community development.
Monarch Butterfly Trivia
Take our monarch butterfly quiz below to put your knowledge to the test, then share it with friends to see who knows the most about the monarch migration!
Weather & Climate
Find out what the weather conditions are typically like in Mexico City and the mountain town of Angangueo during the monarch migration.
Packing List
Check out these packing guidelines and a list of all the clothing and gear you’ll want to pack so you'll be well prepared for your adventure to the kingdom of the monarchs.
Travel Stories & Articles
A Journey With Monarchs, Milkweed and More
—By Ariana Bowman, WWF’s Gift Planning Senior Development Officer
Whether you make this memorable trip or not, consider your role in protecting these sanctuaries and the monarch migration. Support local conservation efforts in your own backyard by planting the right milkweed, raising awareness, and becoming a steward of this fragile species and its migration.
The Magic of Mexico’s Monarch Butterfly Sanctuaries
—By Nat Hab Expedition Leader Jimmy Nguyen
Even before clambering out of our open-topped truck, our Nat Hab group was greeted by butterflies as they streamed down from El Rosario Butterfly Sanctuary, one of several sanctuaries within the 129,000-acre Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve...
Mexico’s Monarchs Return for the Day of the Dead
—By Wendy Redal
Like clockwork, millions of monarch butterflies return to these remote forest sanctuaries during the Dia de los Muertos, the three-day span from October 31 to November 2 when the Christian holy days of All Hallow’s Eve, All Saints Day and All Souls Day are celebrated collectively as the “Day of the Dead.”
Myth and Mystery in Mexico’s Monarch Kingdom
—By Wendy Redal
Each year around El Día de los Muertos, the sky over the Mexican mountain village of Anguangeo becomes a flurry of orange. Picture millions of monarchs...
5 Fascinating Facts about the Monarch Butterfly
—By Peter Davis Krahenbuhl
Arguably among the most beautiful of all butterfly species, the North American monarch isn’t just another pretty face. Here are some amazing facts...
Butterfly Beauty in Numbers
—By Kate Willingham
Earlier this year, I had the rare opportunity to join one of Natural Habitat Adventure’s Kingdom of the Monarchs trips. As you can imagine, I was...
