Chihuahuan Desert, Desert region in Nuevo León, Mexico
The Monterrey Desert stretches across multiple states, featuring a diverse landscape of arid plains, rocky formations, and native desert plants at 1545 meters elevation.
The desert area formed over millions of years through geological processes, creating distinct mineral compositions and topographical features that define the current landscape.
Local communities in the Monterrey Desert region maintain traditional practices of harvesting desert plants and adapting agricultural methods to the arid environment.
Visitors can access the desert through guided tours departing from Monterrey, with transportation services operating during daylight hours from the city center.
The desert contains underground water pools that support rare organisms and sustain particular plant species adapted to the mineral-rich environment.
Location: Chihuahua
Location: Coahuila
Location: Nuevo León
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Location: Texas
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Elevation above the sea: 1,545 m
GPS coordinates: 30.54056,-103.83722
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:20
The world's largest desert expanses range from the poles to subtropical areas. From Antarctica with its 14 million square kilometers to the Mojave plains, these regions are characterized by extreme conditions and low rainfall. Polar deserts dominate in area, followed by hot deserts like the Sahara and the Arabian Desert. Each region features specific geological and climatic characteristics, creating distinct landscapes.
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