Mapimí Biosphere Reserve

The reserve spans 1,797 square kilometers across the states of Chihuahua, Coahuila, and Durango, featuring desert landscapes, scrubland, and mountainous terrain.

Indigenous communities have inhabited this region for centuries, developing techniques to survive in the challenging desert environment through generations of knowledge.

Local communities maintain traditional practices of using native plants for medicine and sustenance, reflecting their connection to the desert ecosystem.

Visitors can access the reserve through Federal Highway 49 from Gomez Palacio, with guided tours available daily from 9:00 to 18:00.

The reserve protects the main distribution zone of the endemic bolson turtle and contains the Zone of Silence, an area with distinct acoustic properties.

Location: Gómez palacio

Address: Autopista Gomez Palacio Jimenez km. 130 Estación Carrillo Chihuahua. km 42, 35079 Gómez palacio, Dgo., Mexico 35079 Gómez palacio 35079 Gómez palacio

Opening Hours: Lunes-Domingo 09:00-18:00

Phone: +528717165511

GPS coordinates: 26.62317,-103.73869

Latest update: March 8, 2025 07:38