Sanctuary of the Fireflies
MyLittleAdventure logo
English / EUR
Sanctuary of the Fireflies
/ Mexico / Mexico City / Tours & Activities /
See details in English

Sanctuary of the Fireflies

1 day
About this activity
We take a tour visiting the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption in Tlaxcala, considered today one of the oldest and most beautiful for being unique in its kind to have its separate bell tower of the monastery complex and keep inside a coffered ceiling Moorish style. Also we will take a panoramic tour visiting “Casa del Ayuntamiento”, “portals”, “Government palace” and we will descend at the Basilica of Our Lady of Ocotlan where legend says that the Virgin of Ocotlan's appeared to Juan Diego Bernardino to provide miraculous water which would cure the sick and eliminate the epidemic of this place. (If there is a chance we enter to the Basilica, subject to availability). Free time to buy handicrafts or food. By night we will venture through a walk of about 2 hours to the magical forest Nanacamilpa where each year an incredible natural phenomenon presents in which thousands of fireflies makes night dark on a light show. Each year, the fireflies visit the municipalities of Nanacamilpa to reproduce through this area of over 200 hectares offers ideal conditions of moisture and food for fireflies.
Read more Show less
Features
Tourism
65%
Cultural
40%
Original
40%
Aquatic
15%
Collections This experience is part of these collections
You may also like
Click to discover other experiences See all
Teotihuacan Pyramids
Collections
Teotihuacan Pyramids 66 Activities
Excursions From Mexico City
Collections
Excursions From Mexico City 29 Activities
Highlight & Sightseeing
Collections
Highlight & Sightseeing 45 Activities
Museums
Collections
Museums 39 Activities
Coyoacan & Xochimilco
Collections
Coyoacan & Xochimilco 29 Activities
Puebla & Cholula
Collections
Puebla & Cholula 15 Activities
Taxco & Cuernavaca
Collections
Taxco & Cuernavaca 19 Activities
Shows
Collections
Shows 18 Activities
Gourmet
Collections
Gourmet 46 Activities
By Night
Collections
By Night 13 Activities
See all 17 Collections
Anonymous
Anonymous

Mexico City

  • Information & Tips
  • Collections
  • Tours & Activities

Settings

We use cookies to provide you the best experience. By continuing to browse this site, you accept the use of cookies. For more information, please read our privacy policy.