Samalayuca Dune Fields, Protected desert dunes in Chihuahua, Mexico.
The Samalayuca Dune Fields extend across 2000 square kilometers of desert terrain, featuring white quartz sand formations reaching heights of 100 meters.
The dune fields presented major obstacles for merchants traveling between Chihuahua City and El Paso, requiring careful navigation through 30 kilometers of loose sand.
Ancient petroglyphs carved into rock walls within the Sierra de Samalayuca demonstrate human presence in the region dating back 1500 years.
The Environmental and Tourism Complex provides visitors with facilities including restaurants, restrooms, stone trails, and designated areas for ATV riding and camping.
The dune fields contain 248 plant species and 154 animal species that have adapted to survive in this protected desert environment.
GPS coordinates: 31.45356,-106.87967
Latest update: March 11, 2025 12:36
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