HomeProtected Areas
Sierra La Mojonera
San Luis Potosí and Zacatecas
About Sierra La Mojonera
Sierra La Mojonera Wildlife Protection Area. Because of its geographic location and the physical and climatic characteristics that prevail in this NPA, it harbors the types of vegetatio...
How to get there?
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Most important locality
Real de Catorce is located halfway between Matehuala and La Mojonera, 70 km away.
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Airport
Monterrey International Airport 'General Mariano Escobedo' - Nuevo León
References and Transportation
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Ways to get there
Leaving Matehuala towards Vanegas San Luis Potosi on highway 62, travel 60 km and you will arrive at La Mojonera.
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Transportation facilities
Private vehicle.
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Mobility within the protected area
There are dirt roads that interconnect the towns, but they are only signposted to the villages.
How to get there?
References and Transportation
- Ways to get there
Leaving Matehuala towards Vanegas San Luis Potosi on highway 62, travel 60 km and you will arrive at La Mojonera.
- Transportation facilities
Private vehicle.
- Mobility within the protected area
There are dirt roads that interconnect the towns, but they are only signposted to the villages.
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Schedules
Every day of the year, during the day.
It is important to return before nightfall.
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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
Very extreme, -10°C to 35°C
Protected Area map
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Activities and recommendations
Activities
- Agritourism
- Camping
- Flora and fauna watching
Recommendations
- The recommended months to visit are from August to November due to the weather.
- Pants, cap, long-sleeved shirt and thorn-resistant shoes are recommended.
Services
Services within the PA
None
Lodging near the PA
Hotel
Food service near the PA
Cheap restaurants
Street food
Available services in the nearest locality to the PA
Pharmacy
Nearest locality to the PA
Real de Catorce is located halfway between Matehuala and La Mojonera, 70 km away.
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 La Mojonera
Interesting facts
It is home to 89 species of mammals and has a wide representation of the rich biodiversity of the semi-desert of Potosi and Zacatecas. It i...
Attractions
Colonias de perrito de las praderas, izotal.
Representative species of PA
Big Long-nosed bat (Leptonycteris nivalis), Monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus), Mexican Prairie Dog (Cynomys mexicanus), Northern Pygmy-Ow...
You can see more representative species of Sierra La Mojonera on the web site
Representative Species of PA
Representative Species of PA
Big Long-nosed bat (Leptonycteris nivalis), Monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus), Mexican Prairie Dog (Cynomys mexicanus), Northern Pygmy-Owl (Glaucidium gnoma), Western Diamond-back Rattlesnake (Crotalus atrox), Candy Barrel Cactus (Echinocactus platyacanthus), Lima barrel (Ferocactus pilosus), Peyote (Lophophora williamsii), False peyote (Ariocarpus retusus), Giant Spanish dagger (Yucca carnerosana)
Visitor regulations
Follow these indications to conserve the Protected Area
Notify the Protected Area personnel to provide guides to assist them with sites and security.
Visitor regulations
Protected Area Regulations
Visitor regulations in the Protected Area
Notify the Protected Area personnel to provide guides to assist them with sites and security.
Contact
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PA office address
Without office
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Phone
Without information
