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Lago de Texcoco
Estado de México
About Lago de Texcoco
Lago de Texcoco Natural Resources Protection Area. This protected area is located in the municipalities of Texcoco, Atenco, Chimalhuacán, Ecatepec de Morelos, and Nezahualcóyotl in the State ...
How to get there?
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Most important locality
San Salvador Atenco 20 minutes away.
Texcoco 15 minutes away. -
Airport
Mexico City International Airport 'Benito Juárez' - CDMX
References and Transportation
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Ways to get there
1. Lechería - Texcoco Highway: Enter through a dirt road called 'Avenida Parque Nacional' from the town of San Salvador Atenco. Through this...
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Transportation facilities
Own vehicle, urban buses Tepetitlán, and Texcoco, passing the toll booth of the Lechería-Texcoco highway stopping at Cemcas and leaving Texc...
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Mobility within the protected area
By own vehicle or bike (there are no signs).
How to get there?
References and Transportation
- Ways to get there
1. Lechería - Texcoco Highway: Enter through a dirt road called 'Avenida Parque Nacional' from the town of San Salvador Atenco. Through this road you can access the ciénegas of San Juan and Xalapango, as well as the hills of Tepetzingo and Coatepec. (distance approx: 20 Km from Mexico City and 12 Km from Texcoco).
2. Pirámides - Texcoco Highway: Cross the agricultural zone and the Xalapango swamp until intercepting with the Peñón - Texcoco highway (Entrance gate 8).
3. Circuito Exterior Mexiquense: Enter through the east zone, next to the place known as el caracol (currently access not enabled). - Transportation facilities
Own vehicle, urban buses Tepetitlán, and Texcoco, passing the toll booth of the Lechería-Texcoco highway stopping at Cemcas and leaving Texcoco at gate 8.
- Mobility within the protected area
By own vehicle or bike (there are no signs).
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Schedules
Monday to Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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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
Semi-arid temperate, with warm summer.
The maximum temperature is 30-32 ºC between April and June.
Protected Area map
View map
Activities and recommendations
Activities
- Bird watching
- Environmental education and interpretation
- Flora and fauna watching
Recommendations
- The recommended months to visit are from October to January.
- A hat or cap, comfortable shoes, repellent and sunscreen are recommended. Bring water for hydration.
Services
Services within the PA
Viewpoints of the Ecological Park Lago de Texcoco
Spillway in Ciénega de San Juan
Lodging near the PA
None
Food service near the PA
None
Available services in the nearest locality to the PA
Food services
Pharmacies
Stores
Transportation services
Nearest locality to the PA
San Salvador Atenco 20 minutes away.
Texcoco 15 minutes 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 Lago de Texcoco
Interesting facts
Lake Texcoco is recognized as a Wetland of International Importance. Lake Texcoco stands out for its high historical and cultural value, si...
Attractions
Viewpoints of the Parque Ecológico Lago de Texcoco (PELT) and Ciénega de San Juan (Spillway).
Representative species of PA
Monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus), Axolotl (Ambystoma mexicanum), Leora's stream siredon (Ambystoma leorae), Mexican Duck (Anas diazi), W...
You can see more representative species of Lago de Texcoco on the web site
Representative Species of PA
Representative Species of PA
Monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus), Axolotl (Ambystoma mexicanum), Leora's stream siredon (Ambystoma leorae), Mexican Duck (Anas diazi), Water boatman (Krizousacorixa femorata), Pike Silverside (Chirostoma sp.), Mexican Seepweed (Suaeda mexicana, Suaeda torreyana), Algae (Arthrospiraa maxima), Algae (Spirulina maxima)
Visitor regulations
Follow these indications to conserve the Protected Area
1. Deposit garbage in the corresponding containers or, if necessary, carry a bag to deposit solid waste.
2. Follow the established meas...
Visitor regulations
Protected Area Regulations
Visitor regulations in the Protected Area
1. Deposit garbage in the corresponding containers or, if necessary, carry a bag to deposit solid waste.
2. Follow the established measures to avoid accidents or damage to the ecosystem.
3. Respect and value the local culture, for example, ask permission to take photographs.
4. Limit the use of sound devices.
5. Avoid wearing bright clothing.
6. Follow the recommendations to avoid accidents.
7. Limit the use of lamps when traveling at night.
8. Be informed about the necessary permits to take photographs in the NPAs for commercial purposes.
9. Campfires are prohibited.
10. Do not bring pets into Natural Protected Areas.
11. Do not buy wildlife of illegal origin.
12. Avoid disturbing and feeding birds.
13. Avoid using drones in close proximity to tulars and other bird nesting sites.
Contact
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PA office address
Boulevard Jorge #, Jiménez Cantú 2, San Lorenzo, C.P. 56190, Texcoco, Estado de México.
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Phone
Without information
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Email
Without information
