Sierra Madre del Sur pine-oak forests

The Sierra Madre del Sur pine-oak forest extends across 61,200 square kilometers through Michoacán, Guerrero, and Oaxaca states along Mexico's Pacific coast.

The formation of these forests dates back millions of years when tectonic movements created the Sierra Madre del Sur mountain range parallel to the Pacific Ocean.

Local communities in Guerrero and Oaxaca maintain traditional forest management practices passed down through generations for sustainable wood collection and medicinal plant harvesting.

Visitors can access the forest through established trails in protected areas such as Omiltemi State Ecological Park, which offers guided nature observation activities.

The forest houses 160 bird species, including the short-crested coquette hummingbird, which exists only within a 25-square-kilometer area of this ecosystem.

GPS coordinates: 17.55000,-100.30000

Latest update: March 5, 2025 18:54