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To Visit the Butterfly Reserve<\/h2>\n
Driving from Guadalajara<\/u>– take highway Mex 15 until Maravatio, where you turn south towards Angangueo (for 4*4 vehicles) or Ocampo (for little cars). Door to door, it’s about 5 hours, and the cuota (toll) comes out to appx. 500 MXN each way.
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The Park<\/u>– From November to March, 9am to 6pm. The best time to come is in on a sunny day in February or March when the butterflies are more likely to be moving around. Try to come mid-day to early afternoon. It’s about 2-4 km uphill hike; horses also available for hire. Entrance is 40 MXN\/adult.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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