Sierra de Alamos - Río Cuchujaqui

Sierra de Alamos-Rio Cuchujaqui is a large protected area in Sonora with tropical forests, wetlands, and grasslands between mountain ranges and the Pacific coast. The landscape transitions between different habitat types, creating diverse ecosystems within a single region.

The area became a protected reserve in 1996 and gained UNESCO biosphere status in 2007 as recognition of its ecological value. This progression shows how conservation priority for the region has grown over time.

Local people continue farming and beekeeping as they have for generations, practices you can see woven into the land itself. These livelihood activities remain important to the communities living within the protected area.

You can walk through the reserve on hiking trails and book guided tours with local guides to spot wildlife like jaguars, pumas, and eagles. Plan your visit during cooler months and be prepared for uneven terrain and muddy conditions depending on the season.

The reserve is home to animal species found nowhere else in the world, such as the Alamos mud turtle and the Rio Fuerte beaded lizard. These creatures reveal just how special this ecosystem is for supporting rare wildlife.