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Migration

Michoacan

Travel through open countryside to reach elevated coniferous forests

Spanish colonial cities, extraordinary nature, supreme folk art and unparalleled indigenous heritage embody the state of Michoacan, the “soul of Mexico”. It is home to the Purepecha indigenous people who remained frozen in time preserving ancient traditions, languages and magnificent crafts. Colonial monuments decorate the cities while winding cobblestone streets lined by colorful homes adorn small villages.

Spectacular scenery abounds in this land of exceptional climate and diverse vegetation. Narrow roads travel through open countryside to reach elevated coniferous forests that offer exclusive microclimates. It is no wonder why hundreds of millions of shimmering orange and black Monarch butterflies have chosen this idyllic location for their winter migration.