Mexico

Alamos

• November 2017
  • Trip Report
  • Species List
• December 2023
  • Trip Report

Butterflies & Birds

• February 2020
  • Species List
  • Trip Report
• February 2022
  • Trip Report
• February 2023
  • Species List
  • Trip Report
• February 2024
  • Species List
  • Trip Report

Oaxaca

• October 2021
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  • Trip Report
• August 2022
  • Species List
  • Trip Report
• October 2022
  • Species List
  • Trip Report
• August 2023
  • Trip Report
• January 2024
  • Species List

Sea of Cortés

• March 2017
  • Species List
  • Trip Report
• February 2019
  • Trip Report
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• March 2022
  • Species List
  • Trip Report
• March 2023
  • Trip Report

Veracruz

• September 2019
  • Trip Report
  • Species List
• September 2021
  • Trip Report
  • Species List
• October 2022
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  • Species List

This information is important for being prepared for your journey; we want you to have the best experience possible. If you only read one section, this one is key!

Ahead of Your Tour

• Make sure your passport will be valid at time of entry into Mexico through the date of departure. We highly recommend valid 3 months beyond the end of the tour in case of unforseen travel delays. See "Passports, Visas & Documentation" section below for details.
• No Visas are required for U.S. citizens for length of this stay in Mexico. If you are from another country, please contact the Embassy of Mexico website for guidelines.
• Please check current CDC recommendations for travel to Mexico and consult with your doctor about general travel vaccinations you should have as precaution for travel. See the “General Health and Inoculations” section below.
• Travel insurance in case of serious medical emergency is strongly recommended. Full health coverage and repatriation is available through Allianz Travel Insurance. 
• Plan your flight reservations arriving into Mexico City International (MEX) and departing from Guadalajara - Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International (GDL). Send a copy of your itinerary to the Naturalist Journeys office please.
• Soft sided luggage/duffel bags are easiest for packing the vans. Pack essential medications in your carry-on luggage, as well as one day of clothing and optics in case of luggage delay.

Arrival into Mexico City International (MEX)

Please note. If you are delayed in travel, contact the ground operator listed for the country you’re traveling to with a copy to our office (refer to your emergency contact list). You may also phone or text the operator, your guide, or as backup our office, or the staff person indicated there as an emergency contact.

Plan to arrive at the Mexico City International Airport (MEX) at your leisure by the start of the tour date. To simplify arrivals into Mexico City, we stay at a very nice Courtyard Marriott right next to the airport (0.1-mile west). The hotel is directly accessible from the airport Terminal 1. You can walk there, and if you need assist to find it or with luggage, you can simply hire a porter who will take you there. Please plan to arrive for dinner no later than 5:00 PM. We will meet in the hotel bar for an orientation at 6:00 PM. If your flight gets in later, your guide will make contact with you upon arrival or will leave information for you at the hotel front desk. We have an early start the following day.

Please check the Travel Details tab of this tour for additional information and updates.

Departures from Guadalajara - Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International (GDL)

Plan to depart from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL) at your leisure. Once we have the group’s travel information, we will arrange one group shuttle to the airport to accommodate the majority of everyone’s flights. If your flight is not around that time, you may take a taxi.

Travel Tips: Our guests have enjoyed adding time on either end of the journey. Mexico City is famous for its museums and murals and vibrant restaurants. There are a number of tour guides that will do a city tour for you or you can explore at leisure from the museum area. Guadalajara has a charming market area near our hotel which is in a trendy shop and dining area outside of the city. You can walk to that area from the hotel; additionally you can taxi into the colonial city to explore, then return to this quiet oasis.

Please check the Travel Details tab of this tour for additional information and updates.

Passport & Documents

Guidelines and regulations can change. It is always advisable to double-check the country’s documentation requirements 60-90 days ahead of traveling. Information for U.S. citizens can be found at Information for U.S. citizens can be found at: travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Mexico.html. If you are from another country, please contact the tour destination’s embassy website for guidelines.

Passport: You must have a passport in good condition and valid at the time on entry into Mexico. However, we highly suggest at least 3 months validity beyond the end of the tour to allow for unexpected delays in return travel. Please check your expiration date carefully! We advise having at least one blank passport page per entry stamp. U.S. citizens attempting to enter Mexico at an airport with a U.S. passport card only may be denied entry. 

Visa: At the time of writing, a tourist visa is not required for the length of this stay. It is recommended to check the link below at least 4-6 weeks ahead of tour for any changes in requirements.

As a precaution for lost or misplaced documents you carry on your person during travel, we highly recommend you keep hard and digital backup copies on your phone (either photo or PDF scan), as well as a hard copy left with your emergency contact at home. The recommended important documents to copy include, but are not limited to; your passport ID page, travel visa, the front and back of your credit card(s), the airline barcode on your luggage. This will greatly expedite getting new ones if necessary – we hope everyone will always keep travel documents close so that losing them will not be an issue.

Travel Insurance

We strongly recommend you have medical evacuation insurance. You are traveling in remote areas. If you do not have medical coverage or evacuation coverage on your existing travel insurance policy or for some reason elected not to take that out, we advise getting an evacuation plan with Global Rescue, World Nomads, Medjet, Allianz (they can do evacuation only) or a similar company. These plans are typically $300-$400 for a year for multiple destinations. This coverage may be a part of a larger Travel Insurance policy but can also be purchased on its own. 

General Health & Inoculations Information - Be Prepared!

Health requirements for entry to any country can change. It is always advisable to double-check the country’s health requirements and recommendations 60-90 days ahead of traveling. A helpful website for planning is the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website for Mexico or by phone (800) CDC-INFO or (800) 232-4636.

We will share your health information with your guide. This information will be kept confidential but is very important as we want to be best prepared in case of a medical emergency.

Anti-malarial drugs are not required for any area that you visit. There are occasional reports of Dengue Fever in lower elevation areas, for which there is no vaccine. Dengue fever, Zika, and other diseases are contacted by mosquito bites so be sure to use mosquito repellant containing DEET or Picaridin. Travelers can reduce their risk of disease by protecting themselves from mosquito bites in lower elevation areas by using protective clothing.

Vaccinations: Bring your up-to-date vaccination records with you. At the time of writing there were no other required vaccinations to enter Mexico. However, the CDC recommends that all travelers be up to date with routine vaccinations and basic travel vaccines (such as Hepatitis A and Typhoid) before traveling to any destination. Please check with your doctor for recommendations at least 4-6 weeks before departing on your trip. 

Prescriptions: It is a good idea to pack any meds you take regularly in your carry-on luggage.  Bring an extra pair of glasses or contact lenses. Bring an adequate supply of any prescription medications you use, a copy of the prescription and a list of generic names of your medicines as “back-up” in case it is necessary to purchase drugs while abroad. You’ll want to keep medications in their original, labeled containers. 

Allergies: To be prepared for environmental triggers to allergies or breathing difficulties, please bring your allergy and/or asthma medication(s).  If you have severe allergies talk to your doctor about carrying an EPI pen and notify your guides. It is also recommended to carry with you an up-to-date record of known allergies, chronic medical problems and Medic Alerts so that, if necessary, emergency treatment can be carried out without endangering your health.

Common Ailments: We recommend that you bring a travel-sized first aid kit and a supply of standard over-the-counter medications for prevention or treatment of common ailments (such as diarrhea, constipation, stomach upset, cough, congestion, head or body aches, motion sickness, insect bites and sunburn); as well as ointments, moisturizer, sunscreen, oral rehydration salts, band-aids, moleskin for blisters, cotton swabs, nail clippers, and tweezers, etc.

Weather & Climate

Mexico’s climate and temperatures will vary depending on topography. Central, inland communities at higher elevations such as Guadalajara (about 5,200 ft above sea level) are much dryer and more temperate than the coasts. Mexico City with its much higher elevation of (about 7,200 ft above sea level) can reach freezing temperatures in the winter. The butterfly reserves are up around 9,000-10,000 feet and temperatures can be quite cold in the early mornings. February temperatures along your adventure will range from average highs of 85°F and average lows of 40°F.

Annoyances & Hazards

Mosquitoes can occur in the forests; therefore, a supply of insect repellent containing DEET is essential. At grassland or farm locations you may encounter chiggers, if so, spray your shoes with repellent, and tuck your pants into your socks. When back to your room, be sure to shower and air out your clothing. Chiggers are a part of lowland and mid-elevation habitats throughout Central and South America. Your guide should have a good read on whether it has been wet enough that they are active. There can also be poisonous snakes and insects, though encountering them is rare. Do listen carefully to any advice given by your local guide. And remember the sun is strong and be prepared with proper protection.

Food & Drinks

Menus at the lodges are varied, sustainably based on the wonderful local ingredients available, and delightfully prepared in a sanitary environment. As with any case when traveling we urge you to consider what your body is used to before you eat something. Trust your common sense when consuming food and beverages. This is the best way to avoid any unwanted problems. Ask for recommendations from your hotel or refer to a guidebook such as Frommers.  Meals reflect the contributions of American, European, Spanish, and local cuisines. Generally, sanitation and cleanliness have improved significantly in Mexico. 

Tap water in Mexico is generally not potable. We urge you to use purified bottled water for drinking and brushing your teeth. Purified water will be available everywhere you go, as well as purified ice. There will be a cooler full of drinks that your guide will keep stocked during the trip. Bring a refillable water bottle that you can refill from larger bottles of purified water as needed; this helps enormously to cut down on the use of plastics. A number of restaurants and hotels will use purified water, but you may want to ask first to be sure.

Packing, Clothing & Laundry

Dress is very informal and laundry services are available for a fee at our lodges. While some people will change for dinner, it is usually just to a drier or cleaner version of what they wore during the day. Again, the climate is warm to hot, so you will be comfortable in lightweight clothing.

Please, pack light. We are serious about this – we move around a lot; you just do not need much to cope with tropical life! Please do not bring anything more than you must. Lay out your hopeful things to take and then do a serious paring down please! 

TRAVEL TIP: Imagine NOT getting your suitcase. Wear your most important shoes for the field and have one day’s clothing change (including a change of underwear!). And please do not pack any essential medications, or your vital optics, in your checked luggage!

Spending Money

The official currency in Mexico is the Peso. US dollar is accepted but not everywhere. We advise that you carry a mix of different types of payments, such as cash, an ATM card, and a credit card. For the current exchange rate, please refer to an online converter tool like www.xe.com, or your bank. U.S. dollars in good condition (no rips or tears) are taken as a form of payment but shopping for smaller handicrafts may necessitate using local currency. Bring large U.S. bills ($50 or $100) that will give you the better rate when exchanging to local currency.

When using the ATM to withdrawal cash, keep in mind it might only accept cards from local banks or not allow cash advances on credit cards, and there are often transaction fees for withdrawals. Check with your bank before departure, and be sure you know your PIN number ahead of the journey.

We suggest you have more than one card available, if possible. You may want to bring more than one brand of card (VISA and Mastercard are commonly accepted; American Express is less common). You can use credit cards at lodges to pay your bar and gift tabs. Not every location will accept every card and some smaller shops and restaurants, or taxis often require cash, so it is always a good idea to ask before making a purchase. We recommend that you advise your bank or credit card company that you will be traveling abroad to avoid questions, card freezes, or charges. If you have a choice of cards, bring one with no foreign exchange fees.

Traveler’s checks are not widely accepted, and can be difficult to exchange. We do not advise that you use them.

Gratuities

Tipping throughout the tour is at your discretion. Some guidelines follow. At larger (mostly city) hotels, tip maids and bar service as you would at home. At eco-lodges, there is typically a staff tip box in a public area; the going rate per person is $6-$10 a day, which is shared among staff for maid service, and general staff service at the lodges. Gratuities for group meals are already included. Your Naturalist Journeys host will take care of smaller tips such field trip services by boat drivers, night drive outings, single activities. Your additional tip is encouraged for birding tour guides and drivers who are with you for several days or the full trip; $10-$15 per day per guest is standard for guide service, and half that for a driver. If you have more than one local guide at a location, they will share the daily amount. We encourage tipping for the local teams hosting you; anything extra for your Naturalist Journeys host is at your discretion.

Cell Phones & Internet Service

Your guide is well connected and can help if any urgent communication need arises. However, it is highly recommended that you travel with a cell phone, if only as a precaution for the unfortunate occurrence of a medical emergency during an outing and needing swift accessibility to critical personal or medical contacts. 

Please check with your wireless provider to see if your phone and service will work in your destination country. Options include activating international roaming, purchasing a local SIM card at the airport (newer phones may not accept SIM cards), or simply turning off cellular service and relying on Wi-Fi to make calls and access the internet. If your phone can connect to Wi-Fi, you may be able to make voice and video calls free of charge. Another option if you have access to Wi-Fi is to use smartphone apps like Skype, WhatsApp, or Viber to send text messages, and make voice calls, or video calls. Many smartphones, tablets, or laptops come with one of these apps pre-installed or you can download for free.

Your hotels and most local restaurants provide Wi-Fi at least in their common areas. Although it is generally a reliable service, it can be affected by adverse weather conditions due to the remote location.

Make sure if you do NOT want to use your cell phone that you turn off your cellular data. You could incur huge charges if you are not on Wi-Fi. Putting your phone in airplane mode if you mainly use it for photos will save the battery as well. 

Please refrain from taking or making cell phone calls in the vehicles when traveling with other passengers, unless it appears to be an emergency. This disrupts other guests, plan on cell phone call use on your own time.

Electricity

Mexico plugs are 110 volts AV (60 cycles), as they are in the U.S. and Canada. You will not need a power plug adapter if you are using U.S. or Canadian plugs. Mexican socket types are type A and B. We recommend you bring a 3 to 2 prong adaptor just in case type B sockets are not available. For more information: www.power-plugs-sockets.com/us/mexico

Time

Your Mexican adventure will be in the Central Daylight Time zone (CDT). A great website if you want to tell someone to check ahead of calling you is www.timeanddate.com.

Questions?

Please contact Naturalist Journeys by email at clientservices@naturalistjourneys.com or telephone at our office: (520) 558-1146 or toll free: (866) 900-1146 if you have any questions. Many thanks for traveling with us and we hope you enjoy your journey!

 

Pace of the Tour & What to Expect

You will receive a Schedule-at-a-Glance and list of hotels (our eContact List) a few weeks before your departure. This will serve as an outline for each day and alert you to any recent changes made in the schedule or to our hotels, if needed.

Our journeys are set up to follow the rhythm of nature. Our focus is on birding and nature; we offer full, well-planned field days and often get up early for that magical time around dawn. We generally follow the published itinerary, but we stay flexible to the weather, wildlife opportunities and the interests of the group. Your guide will keep you apprised of the next day’s schedule at each evening meal, noting what to bring and what to prepare for. Questions and/or concerns are welcome.

The pace of our Naturalist Journeys tours is moderate; to fully participate you should be able to get in and out of vehicles several times a day, and walk 1-3 miles over uneven terrain. It is important to participate with a flexible attitude as adjustments may be made in our schedule to make the most of our time in the field or for other purposes at your guide's discretion. We are not a “listing” bird company that drills down on target species, but at times we do wait for those special species unique to the places we visit. During the day, we take time to stop for photos and for educational opportunities to learn about conservation projects, landscapes, and geology. We appreciate other taxa as well as birds, with mammals often the biggest draw but plants and butterflies are also very popular. Our clients often lend their own expertise to the mix.

We like to make meals a fun and memorable part of the experience, too. Breakfasts are often at hotels, and we carry snacks, fruit, and water in the vans each day. Lunches are a mix of picnics in the field (weather dependent) and a chance to dine with locals at small cafes and restaurants. For dinner, we pride ourselves in our homework to keep up with the best choices for dining, choosing restaurants with atmosphere that specialize in local foods. On occasion we keep dinner simple to go back out in the field for sunset wildlife viewing or night walks. In some remote locations, our choices are limited. If you are tired, room service for dinner may be an option you can choose.

Naturalist Journeys International Trips: Guide Role

Naturalist Journeys supports ecotourism and the development of excellent local guides. Once we know our international partners and guides well, we can send out small groups working directly with these trusted partners, adding a Naturalist Journeys guide to assist the local expert when we have a group of 6-7 or more. This helps us keep your costs down while retaining tour quality. The local guide is your main guide. You can expect your Naturalist Journeys guide to be well-researched and often they are experienced in the destination, but their role is not to be primary, it is to help to organize logistics, help you find birds, mammals, and interesting other species in the field, keep reports, help facilitate group interactions, and to keep the trip within Naturalist Journeys' style. Local guides live in the countries we travel to, know the destinations intimately, and are often the strongest force for conservation in their countries. They open many doors for us to have a rich experience.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted in any vehicle or in any situation where the group is participating in an activity together, such as a vehicle excursion or a guided walk. Please respect all designated smoking areas at hotels and restaurants.

Transportation

As a courtesy to each other, we ask that all travelers please rotate seating. On international trips we may all be in one small bus, on some trips we are in vans, particularly the roomy Sprinter Vans when available. Some areas require us to be in smaller 4-wheel drive or safari vehicles. Rotation allows you to sit with different drivers and alternate front and back seating.

Photo Release & Sharing

We take many group photos and will share photos with the group. And after your tour, we will organize a chance to share photos via Dropbox or Google Photos. Please note that this is our policy and if you prefer to be excluded, we need to know ahead of your tour.

By registering for this tour, you agree to grant to Naturalist Journeys and its authorized representatives’ permission to record on photography film and/or video, pictures of my participation in the tour. You further agree that any or all of the material photographed may be used, in any form, as part of any future publications, brochure, or other printed materials used to promote Naturalist Journeys, and further that such use shall be without payment of fees, royalties, special credit or other compensation.

Travel Insurance

You are traveling in remote areas. Naturalist Journeys strongly recommends you have full medical and evacuation insurance from a company such as Allianz, for all international travel. If you do not have medical coverage or evacuation coverage on your existing travel insurance policy or for some reason elected not to take that out, we advise getting an evacuation plan with Global Rescue, World Nomads, Medjet, Allianz (they can do evacuation only) or a similar company. These plans are typically $300-$400 for a year for multiple destinations. This coverage may be a part of a larger Travel Insurance policy but can also be purchased on its own.

Questions?

Please contact Naturalist Journeys by email at clientservices@naturalistjourneys.com or telephone our office: (520) 558-1146 or toll free: (866) 900-1146 if you have any questions. Many thanks for traveling with us and we hope you enjoy your journey.

 

Please pack light!

Soft luggage is much easier for us to pack than a more rigid hard sided piece, so if you have the choice, please use your soft luggage. Be sure to have your name and address on the inside of the bag, as well as on the luggage tag on the handle. It is our hope that you can pack in one checked suitcase that does not exceed 45 pounds. Be sure to pack your personal medication, airline tickets, passport, binoculars, camera, and other essential items in your carry-on bag. You will want a day pack for field trips, so this makes an ideal carry-on. Please reconfirm your airline’s baggage weight and size restrictions about a week or so before departure.

Dress is comfortable and informal throughout the trip. Dressing in layers is the best way to be comfortable. Lightweight long-sleeved shirts and long pants make ideal field clothing as they are more protective from sun and vegetation. But if you like to wear them, by all means bring some shorts. Also, choose clothing you don’t mind getting dirty or muddy and things that are comfortable and easy.

We recommend khaki or muted colors (navy, greens, gray, black, dark burgundy, or similar) as they are spotted less easily than very vivid/saturated colors (brilliant white or blue, fiery red, neon pink or green, etc.). Note on clothing colors and insect repellent: We recommend muted colors of tan, brown, khaki, grey or green, as they are spotted less easily than white or bright colors. Camouflage clothing is not recommended, and in some countries, not legal to wear. It is possible to purchase field clothing permeated with insect repellent, such as Craghoppers Insect Shield Collection collection. Another approach is to purchase Permethrin spray (online or from REI) to treat your field clothing and socks before your departure.

Clothing & Gear

• Lightweight or convertible hiking pants, 1-2 pair
• Shorts, 2-3 pair
• Lightweight long-sleeved shirts, 2-3
• T-shirts, sleeveless and short-sleeved or equivalent, 2-3
• Comfortable clothes for evening (a cleaner version of your field clothes)
• Personal underclothing (consider what dries quickly if you plan to do laundry)
• Socks – lightweight, easy to wash and dry
• Comfortable walking shoes (such as tennis shoes)
• Lightweight hiking boots
• Sandals for evenings, travel days (optional)
• Lightweight jacket: fleece fabric is ideal, or a pullover/sweater
• Lightweight hooded raincoat (great if this doubles as a windbreaker)
• Hat with broad brim
• Bandana (optional, great for cooling off when hot and sweaty)
• Bathing suit (optional)
• Field vest (optional), a great source is Big Pockets

Equipment & Miscellaneous

• Airline tickets or e-ticket verification
• Passport, visa (if required), travel insurance info, money & credit cards.
• A secure pouch to carry the items above on your person at all times (such as a secure, under-clothing document pouch)
• As a backup: copies of all the above (phone and/or paper) packed in a separate location than on your person, plus a set given to your emergency contact at home as a backup. For passport, copy of the  ID and entry stamp pages.
• Small daypack to carry gear while hiking
• Cell phone and charger
• Binoculars (a shower cap makes a great cover when it is raining)
• Spotting scope and tripod (optional – guide will bring)
• Camera and extra batteries/chargers, memory cards, lens cleaning supplies and your instruction
• manual.
• Tablet or laptop for personal use and/or transferring photos, USB cord and charger (optional)
• Umbrella (optional - compact, not brightly colored!)
• Walking sticks (optional, but recommended if you usually use them when hiking)
• Flashlight or headlamp with fresh batteries
• Alarm clock, or plan to use your phone
• Sunscreen/Chapstick and waterproof sunblock
• Sunglasses with neck strap
• Insect repellent (containing at least 20% DEET)
• Toiletry articles
• Earplugs (optional; if hotel noise or roommates snoring might bother you)
• Water bottle (or plan to refill one bought on location))
• Notebook or journal and pen (optional)
• Field guides (optional)
• 3 to 2 prong outlet adaptors
• Rechargeable power bank (optional)

 

WE DO NOT RECOMMEND TRAVELING WITH PRECIOUS OR VALUABLE JEWELRY – don’t tempt anyone and don’t bring things you’d regret losing - your mind will be at ease!

Medical & First Air Items

• Personal medication (and copy of vital prescriptions)
• Motion sickness preventatives if likely to be needed on van, etc.
• Personal first aid kit including medications for general and stomach ailments
• Copy of eyeglass prescription, medical prescriptions, Covid-19 vaccination record, and any medical alerts
• Heath insurance and vaccination information (kept in personal pouch with other travel documents)
• Extra pair of eyeglasses or contacts
• Band-Aids, moleskin to protect against blisters
• Antibacterial soap in small container

 

There are many titles of interest for Mexico the following are a few that we have enjoyed that can get you started.

Top Picks

Merlin App – Mexico Pack. A phone-based birding app from Cornell University Laboratory of Ornithology. Before departing the U.S., download the app for free, then from within the app, download the “pack” for Mexico.

A Guide to the Birds of Mexico and Northern Central America

Mexico - Culture Smart! The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture

Field Guides

A Swift Guide to the Butterflies of Mexico and Central America

Birds of Mexico and Central America

Sibley Guide to Birds

A Bird-Finding Guide to Mexico

Flowering Plants of the Neotropics

Natural History

Monarchs and Milkweed: A Migrating Butterfly, a Poisonous Plant, and Their Remarkable Story of Coevolution

Chasing Monarchs: Migrating with the Butterflies of Passage

Four Wings and a Prayer: Caught in the Mystery of the Monarch Butterfly

A Naturalist’s Mexico

Wildlife Ecology and Management in Mexico

History & Culture

A Concise History of Mexico

Distant Neighbors: A Portrait of the Mexicans

The Oxford History of Mexico

Defending the Land of the Jaguar: A History of Conservation in Mexico

The Mexico Reader: History Culture, Politics

Easy Spanish Phrase Book: Over 700 Phrases for Everyday Use

There is a good selection of books available for sale at visitors’ centers, and your guide will also have a selection of reference books and materials for participants to share. As an Amazon Associate, Naturalist Journeys earns from qualifying purchases, and may get commissions for purchases made through links on this page at no added cost to you.

 

General

Mexico City

• https://www.britannica.com/place/Mexico
• https://mexicocity.cdmx.gob.mx/e/about/about-mexico-city/

Nature, Wildlife & Biology

Monarch Butterflies in Mexico

• https://www.mexperience.com/travel/outdoors/monarch-butterflies-mexico/
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_butterflies_of_Mexico

Monarch Butterfly Migration Google Earth Tour – Awesome 12-min. production

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uqDwvuleRYc

Arrival of Monarch Butterflies in Sierra Chincua – 3-min. video

• https://www.labocine.com/scenes/the-arrival-of-monarch-butterflies-in-sierra-chincua-butterfly-reserve

Sierra Chincua – Reuters Article about Hopes for a Monarch Comeback

• https://www.reuters.com/business/environment/mexico-endangered-monarch-butterflies-inspire-hopes-comeback-2022-12-04/

Endemics of Mexico

• https://animalia.bio/endemic-lists/country/endemic-animals-of-mexico

Birding Checklists:

Mexico

• https://avibase.bsc-eoc.org/checklist.jsp?region=MX

La Cima

• https://ebird.org/hotspot/L1040009

Lerma

• https://ebird.org/region/MX-MEX-053

Jungapeo

• https://inaturalist.ca/check_lists/39944-Jungapeo-Check-List?iconic_taxon=3&view=taxonomic

Patzcuaro

• https://www.inaturalist.org/check_lists/39966-P-tzcuaro-Check-List?iconic_taxon=3&view=taxonomic

Tacambaro

• https://inaturalist.ca/check_lists/94657-Tac-mbaro-Check-List?iconic_taxon=3&view=taxonomic

Conservation

Monarch Conservation

• https://monarchconservation.org/what-we-do/

Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve (UNESCO)

• https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1290/

Reforesting Michoacán

• https://www.americanforests.org/magazine/article/reforesting-michoacan/

Biodiversity in Mexico

• https://www.cbd.int/countries/profile/?country=mx

The Nature Conservancy - Mexico

• https://www.tncmx.org/

Geology & Geography

Variety of Maps of Mexico

• https://geology.com/world/mexico-satellite-image.shtml

Geology of Mexico

• https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/17445647.2019.1593251#:~:text=The%20Mexico%20basin%20is%20surrounded,(1.2%20Ma%20to%20Recent).

Geological Oddities of Mexico

• https://www.atlasobscura.com/things-to-do/mexico/geological-oddities

Geography of Mexico

• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geography_of_Mexico

History & Culture

History of Mexico

• https://www.history.com/topics/mexico/history-of-mexico

Mexican Culture

• https://culturalatlas.sbs.com.au/mexican-culture/core-concepts-832ad8e8-b637-4291-9209-ce0aec07c6a5

Spanish Phrases

• https://www.babbel.com/en/magazine/this-spanish-course-will-prepare-you-for-your-mexican-vacation/

Helpful Travel Websites

Fast Facts

• https://www.frommers.com/destinations/mexico/planning-a-trip/fast-facts

Arrival - Mexico City International Airport (MEX)

• https://www.aicm.com.mx/en/

Departure - Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International (GDL)

• https://www.aeropuertosgap.com.mx/en/

Homeland Security Real ID Act

• https://www.dhs.gov/real-id

Transportation Security Administration (TSA)

• https://www.tsa.gov

National Passport Information Center

• https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports.html

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)

• https://www.cbp.gov/travel

ATM Locator

• https://www.visa.com/atmlocator/

• https://www.mastercard.us/en-us/personal/get-support/find-nearest-atm.html

Foreign Exchange Rates

• https://www.xe.com/

U.S. Department of State International Travel Information - Mexico

• https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Mexico.html

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) - Mexico

• https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/mexico?s_cid=ncezid-dgmq-travel-leftnav-traveler

Canada Travel Advice and Advisories - Mexico

• https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/mexico

Travel Health Pro (UK) - Mexico

• https://travelhealthpro.org.uk/country/147/mexico

Electricity and Plugs - Mexico

• https://www.power-plugs-sockets.com/mexico/

Date, Time, and Holidays - Mexico

• https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/mexico
• https://www.timeanddate.com/holidays/mexico/