Donato Guerra Travel Guide

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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.

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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 £151 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
£151
23 Feb - 24 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Valle de Bravo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
No funciona la calefacción en el cuarto. El restaurante no es accesible para personas en silla de ruedas, ya que se llega a él a través de escaleras.

Reviewed on 26 Jan 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
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 their reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (888 reviews)
El cuarto era inaceptablemente ruidoso, toda la noche estuvimos escuchando carros pasar. A las 7:30 am empezaron a cortar el pasto y se escuchaba todo, al igual que a los trabajadores pasar caminando en la grava. Deberían avisar el nivel de ruido que manejan esos cuartos. La comida carísima y muy ...

Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

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Hotel Avandaro Golf And Spa

Hotel Avandaro Golf And Spa

4 out of 5
Vega Del Rio S/N Valle de Bravo MEX
The price is £463 per night from 13 Mar to 14 Mar
£463
13 Mar - 14 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Valle de Bravo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
For the price of the room, one should espect great service. Unfortunately and besides the staff being very friendly, the continous lack of service at the facilities (mainly restaurant and spa) leaves a strong disconfort to think of coming back again

Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026

Hotel Avandaro Golf And Spa
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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 Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Station House and Independence Hill are located nearby.
9.8/10 Exceptional! (12 reviews)
The price was great, the property was beautiful, the staff were friendly and helpful. The room was nice and had everything we needed, but was a bit cold in the evenings and we had to ask for extra blankets.

Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026

La villafranca del Cid
CABAÑAS AVANDARO SANTO BOUTIQUE

CABAÑAS AVANDARO SANTO BOUTIQUE

3 out of 5
Camino Mesa de Dolores s/n Valle de Bravo MEX
Stay at this cabin in Valle de Bravo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Rancho Avandaro Country Club and Valle de Bravo ...
10/10 Exceptional! (24 reviews)
En general, es una experiencia muy buena y agradable. Es nuestra segunda visita y nos gusta mucho. Algunos detalles que podrían hacer mejor aún la experiencia: 1. Así como las cabañas tienen calefacción, sería bueno que también tuvieran aire acondicionado. 2. Es una experiencia para llevar alimentos ...

Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026

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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 Wi-Fi, free parking and private hot tubs. Popular attractions El Molino Waterfall and Rosmarino Forest Garden ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (13 reviews)
I loved the place!

Reviewed on 7 Jan 2024

Casa del Roble Avandaro
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Velo de Novia Waterfalls featuring a waterfall

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