Mexico

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February 9 – 17, 2026

Mexico’s Magical Migrations:
Monarch Butterflies & Humpback Whales

EcoQuest Travel is proud to offer an exciting trip to witness two of nature’s greatest spectacles – the wintering Monarch Butterflies and Humpback Whales in Mexico. Each year one of the world’s greatest migrations takes place as millions of monarch butterflies from the US and Canada travel south to the forested Mexican highlands. Once they arrive they begin a period of winter hibernation by clustering together in huge numbers blanketing the surrounding vegetation. This tapestry of color is breathtaking and if we have a warm day thousands could take wing in order to find water only to settle once again as the chill of evening descends.

As the butterflies are arriving in Mexico so too are Humpback Whales. Concluding their own incredible migration from their feeding waters off Alaska, large numbers of Humpback Whales gather off Mexico’s Pacific coast. They come to these warmer waters to give birth and to breed. Along the warm Pacific coast we will also search for other wildlife like American Crocodiles and a host of special birds.

Although the majority of this trip is designed to explore some of Mexico’s unique natural history, we will also visit the exquisite pre-Aztec ruins of Teotihuacán. EcoQuest Travel invites you to join us as we discover the natural wonders, cultural sites and magical migrations of Mexico.

11-Day Natural History Trip

MEXICO’S MAGICAL MIGRATIONS
Monarch Butterflies & Humpback Whales

Day 1 – Home Cities to Our US Gateway City to Mexico City

Day 2 – The Ruins of Teotihuacán and on to the Mountains

Day 3 – Chincua Monarch Butterfly Reserve

Day 4 – El Rosario Monarch Butterfly Reserve

Day 5 – Cumbre Monarca to Toluca and Fly to Puerto Vallarta

Day 6 – Humpback Whales

Day 7 – Military Macaw Sanctuary

Day 8 – Humpback Whales and Local Explorations

Day 9 – Birding San Blas and the La Tovara Mangroves

Day 10 – Transfer to Puerto Vallarta for the Flights Home

Please note that EcoQuest Travel will make every effort to adhere to this itinerary, but dates, times, activities and prices are subject to change depending on scheduling and availability.

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