Donato Guerra

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It takes 1,000 butterflies to weigh one pound (.45kg), and the branches on this tree were sagging under the weight.

The monarch colony here was quite different than at the more popular El Rosario sanctuary. 40 minutes outside Zitacuaro, near El Capulin, we chartered a couple of tiny mountain horses to take us up the rugged path to view the colony. The monarchs were clustered within a ravine, swirling around a few choice pine trees in search of sunny roosts. Whenever the sun went behind a cloud the butterflies scrambled into the air and back to the safety of the nucleus, knowing that settling down for the night outside the warmth of the colony would mean certain death.
It takes 1,000 butterflies to weigh one pound (.45kg), and the branches on this tree were sagging under the weight.

The monarch colony here was quite different than at the more popular El Rosario sanctuary. 40 minutes outside Zitacuaro, near El Capulin, we chartered a couple of tiny mountain horses to take us up the rugged path to view the colony. The monarchs were clustered within a ravine, swirling around a few choice pine trees in search of sunny roosts. Whenever the sun went behind a cloud the butterflies scrambled into the air and back to the safety of the nucleus, knowing that settling down for the night outside the warmth of the colony would mean certain death.
Hotel Misión Grand Valle De Bravo

Hotel Misión Grand Valle De Bravo

3 out of 5
Fontana Brava s/n Col. Avandaro Valle de Bravo MEX
The price is ¥19,143 per night from Feb 23 to Feb 24
¥19,143
¥22,972 total
Feb 23 - Feb 24
includes taxes & fees
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8.4/10 Very Good! (998 reviews)
La alberca es templada, los cuartos limpios, la gente muy amable.

Reviewed on Jan 14, 2026

Hotel Misión Grand Valle De Bravo
El Santuario Resort & Spa

El Santuario Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
Carretera a Colorines Km. 4.5 Valle de Bravo MEX
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Valle de Bravo. Enjoy free parking, 2 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (880 reviews)
Lake View, clean room, friendly staff.

Reviewed on Oct 28, 2025

El Santuario Resort & Spa
Rodavento Boutique Hotel

Rodavento Boutique Hotel

4 out of 5
Km 3.5 carretera Valle de Bravo Valle de Bravo MEX
The price is ¥40,576 per night from Jan 26 to Jan 27
¥40,576
¥48,691 total
Jan 26 - Jan 27
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Valle de Bravo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (515 reviews)
Service an rooms

Reviewed on Oct 25, 2025

Rodavento Boutique Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Casa del Roble Avandaro

Casa del Roble Avandaro

3.5 out of 5
Circuito Avandaro #15 Valle de Bravo Mexico
Stay at this cabin in Valle de Bravo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and private hot tubs. Popular attractions El Molino Waterfall and Rosmarino Forest Garden ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (13 reviews)
I loved the place!

Reviewed on Jan 7, 2024

Casa del Roble Avandaro
La villafranca del Cid

La villafranca del Cid

3 out of 5
Domicilio conocido mesa de cedano Zitácuaro MICH
Stay at this villa in Zitácuaro. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Station House and Independence Hill are located nearby.
9.6/10 Exceptional! (10 reviews)
Una finca muy linda.segura y limpia. El servicio excelente

Reviewed on Dec 7, 2025

La villafranca del Cid
DESNIVEL

DESNIVEL

3 out of 5
Cto. Avandaro Avandaro Valle de Bravo Méx.
Stay at this cabin in Valle de Bravo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and cable TV channels. Popular attractions El Molino Waterfall and Valle de Bravo Go Kart ...
7.2/10 Good! (15 reviews)
Booked a room with bathroom, the entire place smelled of sewage —- was hard to sleep as a result. Smell gets worse if you use the tub. Down several steep staircases, and freezing cold at night: not recommended! No extractor fans to remove the smell.

Reviewed on Nov 16, 2025

DESNIVEL
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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