HomeProtected Areas
La Michilía
Durango
About La Michilía
La Michilía Biosphere Reserve. It is a representative zone of the temperate forests of northwestern Mexico and constitutes an important conservation area for diverse ecosy...
How to get there?
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Most important locality
Vicente Guerrero at 55 Km.
Súchil at 52 Km.
Mezquital at 20 Km. -
Airport
Durango International Airport General Guadalupe Victoria - Durango
References and Transportation
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Ways to get there
The closest municipalities to the ANP are: in the state of Durango, the municipalities of Súchil, Mezquital and Vicente Guerrero, which are ...
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Transportation facilities
Private pickup type car. In some places it is necessary to use a four-wheel drive vehicle, since there are roads in bad conditions.
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Mobility within the protected area
Public dirt roads and trails in different ejido properties and private properties.
How to get there?
References and Transportation
- Ways to get there
The closest municipalities to the ANP are: in the state of Durango, the municipalities of Súchil, Mezquital and Vicente Guerrero, which are the entrances to the ANP. The mileage varies according to each municipal head town.
- Transportation facilities
Private pickup type car. In some places it is necessary to use a four-wheel drive vehicle, since there are roads in bad conditions.
- Mobility within the protected area
Public dirt roads and trails in different ejido properties and private properties.
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Schedules
Every day of the year.
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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
Temperate and very cold in winter.
Protected Area map
View map
Activities and recommendations
Activities
- Flora and fauna watching
- Hiking
Recommendations
- Summer is the best time to visit the Protected Area.
- Comfortable, warm clothing and field shoes are recommended.
Services
Services within the PA
Biological station 'Piedra Herrada'
Lodging near the PA
None
Food service near the PA
Diner
Family restaurant
Grocery store
Available services in the nearest locality to the PA
Banks
Diner
Family restaurant
Grocery Store
Pharmacies
Nearest locality to the PA
Vicente Guerrero at 55 Km.
Súchil at 52 Km.
Mezquital at 20 Km.
Admission fee
Protected Area entrance fee
In accordance with the provisions of the Federal Law of Rights for the current fiscal year
More about La Michilía
Interesting facts
It is one of the first Biosphere Reserves established in Mexico. The Piedra Herrada Biological Station is located in this area, where dive...
Attractions
Observation of birds such as the golden eagle and nature photography.
Representative species of PA
Buller's Chipmunk (Tamias bulleri), Gray Wolf (Canis lupus), Eared Quetzal (Euptilotis neoxenus), Tiger Salamander (Ambystoma tigrinum), Thi...
You can see more representative species of La Michilía on the web site
Representative Species of PA
Representative Species of PA
Buller's Chipmunk (Tamias bulleri), Gray Wolf (Canis lupus), Eared Quetzal (Euptilotis neoxenus), Tiger Salamander (Ambystoma tigrinum), Thick-billed Parrot (Rhynchopsitta pachyrhyncha), Douglas fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii), Abelia (Abelia occidentalis), Old man head cactus (Mammillaria senilis), Candy barrel (Ferocactus histrix), Biznaga (Mammillaria longiflora)
Visitor regulations
Follow these indications to conserve the Protected Area
Carry guidance and be responsible in the use of fire and its waste.
Visitor regulations
Protected Area Regulations
Visitor regulations in the Protected Area
Carry guidance and be responsible in the use of fire and its waste.
Contact
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PA office address
Calle Matamoros 710, zona centro, C.P. 34890, Vicente Guerrero, Durango.
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Phone
+52 (675) 865 01 35
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Email
Without information
