HomeProtected Areas
Sierra de San Miguelito
San Luis Potosí
About Sierra de San Miguelito
Sierra de San Miguelito Wildlife Protection Area. Considered one of the areas with the greatest biological richness, the Sierra de San Miguelito is home to temperate pine and oak forests; it...
How to get there?
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Most important locality
The city of San Luis Potosi is located practically on the periphery.
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Airport
San Luis Potosí International Airport 'Ponciano Arriaga' - SLP
References and Transportation
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Ways to get there
The communities near the Protected Area can be reached by road, which are located in the area of influence. From there, they can be accessed...
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Transportation facilities
The communities near the Protected Area can be reached by private or public transportation, and there are some dirt roads within the Protect...
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Mobility within the protected area
There are trails, but there is a lack of signage.
How to get there?
References and Transportation
- Ways to get there
The communities near the Protected Area can be reached by road, which are located in the area of influence. From there, they can be accessed by trails or dirt roads. The closest city is the city of San Luis Potosí, which in some areas is practically on the periphery of residential areas.
- Transportation facilities
The communities near the Protected Area can be reached by private or public transportation, and there are some dirt roads within the Protected Area that can be traveled with high private vehicles.
- Mobility within the protected area
There are trails, but there is a lack of signage.
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Schedules
Every day of the year.
The park does not have an attention center; however, visitors hike any day of the week, but most frequently on weekends.
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Entrance fee
In accordance with the provisions of the Federal Law of Rights for the current fiscal year
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Average weather in the area
Dry, semi-dry
In the highlands there is a dry temperate climate.
Protected Area map
View map
Activities and recommendations
Activities
- Bird watching
- Camping
- Flora and fauna watching
Recommendations
- The recommended months to visit are from September to February, since the weather is a little cooler.
- Field clothing is recommended: boots, cap or hat, long sleeve shirt, pants, light sweater.
Services
Services within the PA
None
Lodging near the PA
Hotel
Food service near the PA
Cheap restaurants
Fast food
Restaurants
Available services in the nearest locality to the PA
Bank ATMs
Banks
Hospital
Market / Super Market
Pharmacy
Transportation services
Nearest locality to the PA
The city of San Luis Potosi is located practically on the periphery.
Admission fee
Protected Area entrance fee
In accordance with the provisions of the Federal Law of Rights for the current fiscal year
More about Sierra de San Miguelito
Interesting facts
The Sierra de San Miguelito is home to about 700 plant species and 300 animal species in its more than 111,000 hectares.
Attractions
Dams, natural viewpoints, landscape and rock formations.
Representative species of PA
Montezuma Leopard Frog (Lithobates montezumae), Phillip's Kangaroo Rat (Dipodomys phillipsii), Mountain Horned Lizard (Phrynosoma orbiculare...
You can see more representative species of Sierra de San Miguelito on the web site
Representative Species of PA
Representative Species of PA
Montezuma Leopard Frog (Lithobates montezumae), Phillip's Kangaroo Rat (Dipodomys phillipsii), Mountain Horned Lizard (Phrynosoma orbiculare), Golden Eagle (Aquila chrysaetos), Claw spine cactus (Echinomastus unguispinus subsp. laui), Agave cactus (Leuchtenbergia principis), Candy barrel (Ferocactus histrix), Border pinyon (Pinus cembroides var. bicolor), Mexican Bay Leaf (Litsea glaucescens)
Reglamento para el visitante
Atiende estas indicaciones para la conservación del ANP
1. Colaborar con el personal del Área;
2. Caminar por los senderos establecidos;
3. No extraer plantas, animales, hongos ni cualq...
Reglamento para el visitante
Reglamento del ANP
Reglamento para el visitante en el ANP
1. Colaborar con el personal del Área;
2. Caminar por los senderos establecidos;
3. No extraer plantas, animales, hongos ni cualquier otro elemento que forma parte de los ecosistemas;
4. Respetar los hábitos, costumbres y estilos de vida de los habitantes del lugar;
5. No introducir al Área armas de cualquier tipo;
6. Prender fuego únicamente en los sitios destinados para ello y asegurarse de apagarlo bien cuando se retire;
7. No dejar ningún desecho durante mi visita;
8. No comprar productos ilegales.
9. Informarse antes de realizar alguna compra;
10. Si lleva mascota, hacerse cargo totalmente de ella: llevarla con correa, recoger sus heces y no abandonarla;
11. Si es testigo de algún ilícito, incendio forestal o falta al código de conducta, reportarlo a las autoridades locales.
