Cuatro Ciénegas, Administrative division in Coahuila, Mexico.
Cuatro Ciénegas is a municipality in Coahuila, Mexico, featuring a distinct landscape of desert terrain interspersed with natural springs and wetland areas. The region stands out for its white sand dunes and notable marble formations.
The settlement was founded on May 24, 1800 by Antonio Cordero y Bustamante and was originally named Nuestra Señora de los Dolores y Cuatro Ciénegas. This location grew as a significant point in northern Mexico's desert region.
The name Cuatro Ciénegas comes from Spanish meaning 'four marshes', a reference to the natural springs that create wetland areas across the region. Water has always been central to how people understand and use this desert landscape.
The area is connected to larger cities through regular bus services, with departures to places like Saltillo, Monterrey, and Torreón. The best time to visit is during cooler months when desert heat is less intense.
The region is home to numerous species found nowhere else, including the Minckley mojarra fish and black aquatic turtle. These rare creatures are preserved in protected wetland ecosystems and attract nature enthusiasts from around the world.
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