Sierra de Juárez, Mountain range in Tecate and Ensenada, Mexico.
Sierra de Juárez is a mountain range extending southward from the California border that connects diverse landscapes. The range has multiple marked trails accessible from Tecate and Ensenada, passing through different elevations.
The range formed through tectonic activity when the Baja California peninsula separated from the North American Plate. This geological process shaped the current form of the region.
The park protects archaeological sites important to indigenous communities and maintains walking paths that local people have used for generations. These routes connect settlements and show how people integrate the mountains into their daily life.
The mountains are accessible from Tecate and Ensenada with several marked trails for visitors. Warm clothing and proper equipment matter at higher elevations, especially during winter months.
The mountains create a sky island effect where pine and cedar forests thrive above desert landscapes, supporting distinct ecosystems at different elevations. This patchwork structure makes the place biologically exceptional and allows visitors to experience multiple habitats in one location.
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