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El Rosario
Getting to El Rosario via bus from Morelia takes around 5 hours and requires at least 2 bus changes. Doing the trip there and back, in one day is possible but you should leave early.
Sierra Chincua
Go to Angangueo (see section above) and take bus north and get dropped off at the road to Sierra Chincua, a few kilometers outside of town. Then there is a couple of kilometers walk to the entrance.
Once you're inside the sanctuaries, the only options are walking and horseback riding. If you take your time, the uphill climb in El Rosario isn't too bad. The horseback riding is only one way.
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