HomeProtected Areas
Barranca de Metztitlán
Hidalgo
About Barranca de Metztitlán
Barranca de Metztitlán Biosphere Reserve. This protected area stands out for its high diversity of arid zone plant species, including cacti, biznagas, and agaves. Several endemic spe...
How to get there?
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Most important locality
Metztitlán
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Airport
Felipe Angeles International Airport, Estado de Mexico
References and Transportation
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Ways to get there
Leaving from the city of Pachuca, take Federal Highway 105, known as Mexico-Tampico, passing through the municipalities of Real del Monte, O...
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Transportation facilities
Private car or public transportation, mainly cabs from the city of Pachuca to Metztitlán, its base is located next to the bus station in Pac...
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Mobility within the protected area
It is advisable to take a vehicle or hire a tour guide. There are trails and roads, the signage is somewhat limited, but it exists to reach...
How to get there?
References and Transportation
- Ways to get there
Leaving from the city of Pachuca, take Federal Highway 105, known as Mexico-Tampico, passing through the municipalities of Real del Monte, Omitlán, Huasca and Atotonilco el Grande, to access the municipality of Metztitlán (Heart of the Reserve), always following the signs to Huejutla and Tampico, passing the Vendos River and the bridge of the same name (kilometer 60), is the detour to Metztitlán; It is located 85 km from the city of Pachuca and 180 km from Mexico City.
- Transportation facilities
Private car or public transportation, mainly cabs from the city of Pachuca to Metztitlán, its base is located next to the bus station in Pachuca.
- Mobility within the protected area
It is advisable to take a vehicle or hire a tour guide. There are trails and roads, the signage is somewhat limited, but it exists to reach the sites.
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Schedules
Every day of the year.
The reserve has several tourist centers. It is recommended to call the Protected Area office to coordinate your visit.
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Entrance fee
$60.37 MXN
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Average weather in the area
Depends on the area.
Protected Area map
View map
Activities and recommendations
Activities
- Agritourism
- Ancient cave paints
- Archaeological and historic sites
Recommendations
- The Metztitlán region January - July, the southern Huasca area year-round.
- It is recommended to wear comfortable outdoor clothing, long-sleeved shirt, boots or tennis shoes, cap or hat.
Services
Services within the PA
Handicrafts, sustainable products and souvenirs stores
Information modules
Interpretive trails
Signage
Toilets
Viewpoint...
Lodging near the PA
Cabins
Camping areas
Hotel
Food service near the PA
Cheap restaurants
Fast food
Restaurants
Street food
Available services in the nearest locality to the PA
Bank ATMs
Banks
Hospital
Market / Super Market
Pharmacy
Transportation services
Nearest locality to the PA
Metztitlán
Admission fee
Protected Area entrance fee
$60.37 MXN Entrance prices per person, per day, as collection of rights.
Senior citizens, pensioned and retired persons, disabled persons, and minors under 12 years of age will be exempt from the payment of fees, whose status will be accredited once they enter the Protected Area, if applicable, with the corresponding valid credential. A 50% discount will be applied to students and teachers with a valid credential, which must be presented upon entering the Protected Area.
More about Barranca de Metztitlán
Interesting facts
This ravine is the work of the geological history of the area; in some remote time a part of the mountain massifs fractured, sank, and forme...
Attractions
Cave paintings, viewpoints, bat caves, canyons, ravines and bodies of water. Its cacti: forests, UMAS producers and botanical garden. A 16th...
Representative species of PA
Western Diamond-back Rattlesnake (Crotalus atrox), Brown-backed Solitaire (Myadestes occidentalis), Big Long-nosed bat (Leptonycteris nivali...
You can see more representative species of Barranca de Metztitlán on the web site
Representative Species of PA
Representative Species of PA
Western Diamond-back Rattlesnake (Crotalus atrox), Brown-backed Solitaire (Myadestes occidentalis), Big Long-nosed bat (Leptonycteris nivalis), Old man cactus (Cephalocereus senilis), Snow ball (Mammillaria humboldtii), Metztitlán orchid (Laelia gouldiana), Epiphyte (Tillandsia mauryana)
Visitor regulations
Follow these indications to conserve the Protected Area
1. Follow the indications and instructions of the local guides or park rangers of the place.
2. Respect the environment. Do not extract...
Visitor regulations
Protected Area Regulations
Visitor regulations in the Protected Area
1. Follow the indications and instructions of the local guides or park rangers of the place.
2. Respect the environment. Do not extract plants, animals, fungi or any other element that is part of the ecosystems.
3. Manage your waste responsibly.
4. Do not introduce alcoholic beverages, sharp objects, firearms or pets.
5. Do not feed wildlife.
6. Camping only in the sites designated for this purpose.
7. Light fires only in designated fire sites and make sure to extinguish them properly when you leave.
8. Be a responsible, supportive and respectful visitor.
9. Respect the signs of the place and use only the established trails.
