Copper Moon Travels
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We offer educational experiences that include cooking classes, educational lectures, art workshops and more. Our popular tours include Dia de Muertos and Art Collection/Workshops in the Lake Patzcuaro Region. We also offer incredible Monarch Butterfly tours with scientists, bird watching excursions with an experienced ornithologist, archaeological tours, Semana Santa, the Copper Canyon and more.
Patzcuaro, Michoacan, Mexico
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travelexperience888
Gold Coast, Australia11 contributions
Feb 2025 • Solo
A very memorable, informative well organised overnight Monarch tour. A wonderful experience and so well managed by Jennifer of Copper Moon Travels including artisanal excursions. The group of 10 stayed at a very decent hotel; included was a hearty evening meal washed down with Mescal, even the Mescal cup was a thoughtful gift to keep. We were given a very good and informative talk by Dr Jaramillo Lopez on both Mescal and the Monarchs. Safe driving was by English speaking Heraldo. We were lucky to have prolonged viewing of the spectacular phenomenon of the Monarchs. Another highlight was the authentic and delicious lunch by Yadira and family and listening about her stoic approach to making a better life not only for herself with sponsored diligent study but helping her community moving forward with selected recipes for her cookbook, also giving awareness of growing produce for her people.
Kudos to Jennifer for introducing ethical tourism to the people of remote areas of this area 4 hours from San Miguel de Allende and when back in the vicinity I would love to discover her other tours elsewhere. I would highly recommend this tour and tour company.
Kudos to Jennifer for introducing ethical tourism to the people of remote areas of this area 4 hours from San Miguel de Allende and when back in the vicinity I would love to discover her other tours elsewhere. I would highly recommend this tour and tour company.
Written February 14, 2025
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Mandy - your review made my day! Thank you so much for your heartfelt review - I truly hope our paths do cross again. Have a wonderful stay in San Miguel and see you soon!
Warm Wishes,
Jennifer
Written February 16, 2025
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Samantha H
1 contribution
Feb 2025 • Friends
What a fantastic wondrous trip. We traveled from Guadalajara across Michoacán stopping visiting artisans including clay potters and sculptures and the most amazing textile artists. Each visit provided us with a unique and beautiful perspective of each artists work and process. So much unbelievable talent but each artisan so humble. We were able to purchase artwork from each (boy if I had more room😊) if we chose and several fed us wonderful lunches with handmade tortillas, soups and beautiful star shaped tamales. Many of the women in these small villages still wear their beautiful hand embroidered blouses, skirts and aprons which was so endearing. We witnessed a communion, and a quinceanera and the celebration of candelaria. Each visit and celebration allowed us to view the beauty of the culture which is so sweet. The people we met along the way were so welcoming. We visited a wonderful market in the town of Parachu that was a feast for the eyes with amazing embroidered textiles and food. We also visited beautiful churches including an amazing sanctuary in Zamora and the the so very interesting ruins of a cathedral due a volcano in 1943.
All of our hotel stays were beautiful, unique and boutique like but also very comfortable with hot showers. Lastly we stayed at a little resort called Aqua Blanca in the most beautiful setting in the rainforest. From there we went to two mariposa santuaries (Sierra Chincua and Rosario) which were both amazing! And the Monarchs OMGOSH! Enough said about them! They filled my bucket.
On top of all that we had Jaime along for the trip starting our days with humor and song and then teaching us about Mexican history and geography. Such an interesting man! Trecia Neal (expert in her field) to explain the migration of the Monarchs, birdwatching with Adrian and Trecia (both ornithologists) and Jesus with his unique perspective on the art of Mexico especially Michoacán. And not to leave out Dan our good humored, professional, steady driver who made us feel as if we were in very safe hands while getting us to where we needed to be. Last but not least Jen who was knowleadgeable, kind, generous and so hospitable. These people were priceless. By the end of the trip I felt like they were family.
So if you are thinking of a tour with Copper Moon travels you will not be disappointed.
All of our hotel stays were beautiful, unique and boutique like but also very comfortable with hot showers. Lastly we stayed at a little resort called Aqua Blanca in the most beautiful setting in the rainforest. From there we went to two mariposa santuaries (Sierra Chincua and Rosario) which were both amazing! And the Monarchs OMGOSH! Enough said about them! They filled my bucket.
On top of all that we had Jaime along for the trip starting our days with humor and song and then teaching us about Mexican history and geography. Such an interesting man! Trecia Neal (expert in her field) to explain the migration of the Monarchs, birdwatching with Adrian and Trecia (both ornithologists) and Jesus with his unique perspective on the art of Mexico especially Michoacán. And not to leave out Dan our good humored, professional, steady driver who made us feel as if we were in very safe hands while getting us to where we needed to be. Last but not least Jen who was knowleadgeable, kind, generous and so hospitable. These people were priceless. By the end of the trip I felt like they were family.
So if you are thinking of a tour with Copper Moon travels you will not be disappointed.
Written February 19, 2025
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Thank you so very much for your lovely review - and you know the sentiments about family are heartfelt all around! We all really look forward to touring again with you and Mike! I feel like we need to start organizing reunions!! You were all such a fun group to travel with, and I am so grateful for how much you retained - this review really captures a full synopsis of everything we did! Thank you again for everything! Warm Wishes, Jennifer
Written February 20, 2025
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Darren G
1 contribution
Oct 2024 • Solo
I went on Jen's weeklong Dia de los Muertos tour this past fall. It had been a lifelong dream of mine to get to experience these celebrations, and I was not disappointed. Despite the chaos that can ensue when a group of people with competing needs and desires come together, Jen and the people she works with managed to give us experiences that I won't stop thinking about for a long time. She introduced us to many local people (and art! and foods!) and managed to do it in a way that didn't feel touristy or intrusive but felt as genuine as one could hope for. She is herself very knowledgable but then also manages to find tour guides and locals who can fill in any gaps that she has. I imagine that not everyone would want the kinds of experiences that Jen provides and might prefer a more traditionally tourist time in Mexico, but they were exactly what I look for and I hope to take more tours with her in the future.
Written November 14, 2024
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annpatty
Rhinebeck, NY5 contributions
Feb 2025 • Friends
A group of 10 went on the butterfly tour. It was spectacular. First we stopped at a wonderfu pottery shop with a splendid garden, where we found unique types of complex glazes. Then we went to our comfortable hotel, where Pablo the botanist gave a fascinating and informative lecture about monarchs, and how climate change is affecting them. the next morning we hiked to sierra chincua, where the butterflies put on a magnificent show. Our leader, Jennifer, was wonderful in every way.
Written February 16, 2025
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Thank you so much Ann! It was such a pleasure to meet you and wonderful to travel with our group - you were all so curious and interesting! I am working on getting our photos out this weekend, so will be sending those soon - thanks again for joining us! I hope we will meet again soon!
Warmly,
Jennifer
Written February 16, 2025
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Astrid S
5 contributions
Nov 2024 • Solo
I participated in a one day Día de Muertos Workshop with Jen and her Copper Moon Tours company on October 30th 2024. We went to make altars with Marigold flowers and to have a home cooked lunch on one of the Islands in the lake Patzcuaro with the Purépecha people. Jen put together such an amazing experience for our group. The impressions I was able to collect I will keep in my heart forever and can highly recommend to anyone reading this review to go on a tour with Jen. You will not regret it.
Written November 18, 2024
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Susan H
1 contribution
Mar 2024 • Family
Jen arranged the most awesome tour. It was filled with history, culture, archaeology, and nature. It went from a city, through the jungle ruins of the Maya and ended up on the Mexican Caribbean. There were lots of incredible and unique shopping opportunities and everyday had activities that kept everyone engaged. Jen does wonderful job of managing all the details.
Written March 30, 2024
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Empress of Cheese
San Miguel de Allende, Mexico178 contributions
Jan 2025 • Couples
We went on a two day trip to Michocan to see the migrating butterflies. It was an incredible trip and an experience we will never forget. The luxury van ride took us to the sanctuary and we spent a night in the Christmas town of Tlalpujahua. The meals were all excellent and the hotel stay was pleasant. We greatly appreciate the time and effort by Jen that she put into this trip including having an expert on the migration of the butterflies on the trip with us to explain what we were going to experience.
Written February 6, 2025
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I finally figured out how to respond here, and just want to thank you again for this lovely review. I really look forward to coming to San Miguel for a cheese tour & tasting with you! I will be in touch for sure - thank you and warm wishes!
Jennifer
Written February 16, 2025
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Cindy H
30 contributions
Sept 2024 • Solo
Jen is such a lovely lady! Shebwasnt able to help me, but worked to find a tour guide who could. She did this out of the kindness of her heart, and I'm beyind grateful 🙏
The guide she set me up with is a lovely lady, and extremely knowledgeable!
I hope to have a tour with Jen at some point, but beyond thankful for her help for this trip.
Thank you Jen! And to anyone reading this - reach out to Jen. She will do her best to make sure you get the service and help you are looking for ❤️
The guide she set me up with is a lovely lady, and extremely knowledgeable!
I hope to have a tour with Jen at some point, but beyond thankful for her help for this trip.
Thank you Jen! And to anyone reading this - reach out to Jen. She will do her best to make sure you get the service and help you are looking for ❤️
Written September 15, 2024
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Kiki
Saint Augustine Beach, FL17 contributions
Jan 2025 • Friends
I completely enjoyed my Monarch butterfly experience with Jennifer, Marina and Pablo! It was a bucket list trip and did not disappoint! I especially enjoyed learning the science of the Monarch from Pablo who presented solutions and how we can help individually with our personal decisions! Recommend Cooper Moon Travels!
Written January 22, 2025
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I finally got back onto this section of TA where I can respond! Please forgive me for my tardiness - and thank you so much for the lovely review. I have already passed them on to Mariana and Pablo! Warm Wishes and hope to see you next time you are down!
Jennifer
Written February 16, 2025
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sooznham
Brooklyn15 contributions
Nov 2023 • Friends
Jennifer provides the kind of tour that feels once in a lifetime — getting to the essence of the Day of the Dead. She arranges multiple experiences, not just the usual, but finds places other tours don’t go to. We watched as offrendas were being installed. And went to out of the way Pueblos. where customs are unique — and very beautiful. we contributed to the decorations and broke tamales with the townspeople. Jennifer brings in highly knowledgeable experts to talk with us, teaching and exploring this beautiful tribute that Day of the Dead is and for a moment we are more than tourists. We’re welcome guests. Bravo to Coppermoon for treating Day of the Dead with the respect, curiosity and professionalism it deserves! My friend and I agreed that this the three days we spent with Jennifer and Jaime made up one of the best trips we’d ever been on —
Written November 11, 2023
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Thank you for such a touching review! You were both a joy to travel with, and I’m so glad this trip made a valuable impression! I truly am grateful to work with such an experienced and sensitive guide as Jaime, as we both underline the importance of ethical protocols around cultural observations. Dia de Muertos is certainly sacred, and can be quite transformative for our guests. It is a joy to introduce visitors to such warm-hearted communities, where we are invited to break tamales! Thank you again - I really hope you consider joining us for some of our other tours in Mexico! - Warm Wishes, Jennifer Bjarnason (Proprietor)
Written November 12, 2023
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