Monday, November 23, 2015

MONARCH BUTTERFLY SANCTUARIES ARE NOW OPEN


23 / Nov / 2015 (LF) The Monarch butterfly sanctuaries, located in the states of Mexico and Michoacan, opened its doors to tourism from November 21 to 31 March next year, Alejandro Del Mazo Maza, Commissioner National Protected Natural Areas.

While the Monarch butterflies delayed their arrival some days due to the effects of Hurricane Patricia and front number 8 was not an obstacle for this species continue its journey of more than four thousand kilometers across the states of Coahuila, Tamaulipas, Nuevo Leon, San Luis Potosi, Queretaro, Guanajuato, Morelos, Puebla, Hidalgo, Michoacan and Mexico State.

These days, the monarch still coming fir forests in the Reserve of the Monarch Butterfly Biosphere and are conducting reconnaissance flight to decide the place where they will hibernate. The next week will be crucial for the establishment and form colonies.

The tourist stops are open to the public:
In the state of Michoacan:
· El Rosario and El Asoleadero, Municipality of Ocampo.
· Senguio, Senguio Municipality.
· Sierra Chincua, Municipality of Angangueo.

YA ESTÁN ABIERTOS LOS SANTUARIOS DE LA MARIPOSA MONARCA EN MÉXICO Y MICHOACÁN

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