Anyone been to the monarch sanctuaries in Mexico? Got any photography tips?

I'm going to Cerro Pelon in February and may also check out Sierra Chincua or El Rosario while I'm there. I found some info here but was wondering if anyone here on POTN has some additional thoughts on what to bring (what not to bring) or any other tips. This isn't a photography workshop trip but I do plan to take plenty of pictures. Most of my past photo trips have been bird centered but I plan on leaving the 500mm home this time.

Hmmm, well nobody replied so I assume nobody here has been there? Should I post in another section? I guess I'll have to do some more research and report back!

POTN search for Monarch found this.
(Just reading from the results page) probably more with a bit more digging.
https://photography-on-the.net …showthread.php?​p=18564117

wish i had seen this sooner. I have gone the last two years to El rosario and Chinqua. How was the trip?

It was amazing! People there were saying they hadn't seen so many since they were children. There were 2 colonies on Cerro Pelon so I took two tours there. Also visited El Rosario, which was spectacular. However it was also very crowded. I'd love to go back and visit Cerro Pelon again, and Chinqua. This December I'm going to Colombia for bird watching.

For photo gear I had my phone, a Lumix point and shoot, and Canon Powershot G3 X, which has a long zoom for colony closeups. I didn't want to deal with a DSLR and changing lenses. While I was there I ran into bird photographer. He was specifically photographing warblers and also grosbeaks/orioles eating monarchs. Sang the praises of mirrorless. So when I go to Colombia, I'll be taking a Lumix G9 and 100-400 lens. Super portable for traveling.

So glad it looks like a successful trip!