Butterfly viewing from Zihua

We did it, took the 8 am bus out of Z and other then the bus breaking down 1/2 hr out of Morelia we made it within 3/4 hr of our eta as another bus was coming up the road. It gave us time to tour around Centro and even take in a fire works show at 845 .

Some notes regarding day trip to see butterflies. It is a 9-10 hour day full turn around. (There are 65-70 topes/ speed bumps between the highway and the parking lot but you do get a peak at a number of small mountain towns) If you speak Spanish you there are more opportunities It is popular so very busy on a weekend. Some tours include food bust not access to park which was an extra 50 pesos. Hiking up starts at 10000 feet so if you can't do 40-60 minutes on a stair climber at that altitude spend the extra 100 pesos and take the horse up you will still have another 10 minute hike when you get off the horse to get to the best area. It is pretty spectacular to experience so do it at your own pace.

Although you might want to spend some extra time exploring this beautiful World Heritage city centro you can do the three day return to Z. We leave for San Miguell de Allende tomorrow by bus.