HomeProtected Areas
Sierra de Quila
Jalisco
About Sierra de Quila
Sierra de Quila Wildlife Protection Area. The Sierra de Quila has a high hydrological value, since it supplies water to six municipalities, delegations, and agencies, in addition to ...
How to get there?
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Most important locality
Lagunillas, San Martín Hidalgo, at 11 Km.
Cabecera municipal de Tecolotlán at 22 Km.
Delegación Quila El Grande 12 Km. -
Airport
Guadalajara International Airport 'Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla' - Jalisco
References and Transportation
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Ways to get there
Tecolotlán-Quila El Grande road 22 Km; San Martín Hidalgo Lagunillas road 32 Km; Ameca-Quila El Grande 42 Km.
Consult the distance tabl... -
Transportation facilities
Private car, preferably vans.
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Mobility within the protected area
Marked roads.
How to get there?
References and Transportation
- Ways to get there
Tecolotlán-Quila El Grande road 22 Km; San Martín Hidalgo Lagunillas road 32 Km; Ameca-Quila El Grande 42 Km.
Consult the distance table at https://sierradequila.org/atractivos - Transportation facilities
Private car, preferably vans.
- Mobility within the protected area
Marked roads.
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Schedules
Every day of the year.
Generate your visitor registration at www.sierradequila.org Office hours Monday to Friday from 09:00 a.m. to 5:00 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
14°C
Protected Area map
View map
Activities and recommendations
Activities
- Camping
- Canyoning
- Environmental education and interpretation
Recommendations
- The recommended months to visit are from October to December.
- We recommend tennis shoes or boots; gabardine pants; sweatshirt or coat in winter, waterproof clothing in summer.
Services
Services within the PA
Information modules
Interpretive trails
Signage
Toilets
Viewpoints
Lodging near the PA
Cabins
Camping areas
Food service near the PA
Cheap restaurants
Available services in the nearest locality to the PA
Lagunillas: Grocery stores.
Quila El Grande: Grocery stores and Health center.
Tecolotlán: Bank, Market and super Market, Pharmacies...
Nearest locality to the PA
Lagunillas, San Martín Hidalgo, at 11 Km.
Cabecera municipal de Tecolotlán at 22 Km.
Delegación Quila El Grande 12 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 Sierra de Quila
Interesting facts
It stands out for being an important water supply center and tributary of the Ayuquila-Armeria, Colima, Ameca and Jalisco river basins. It h...
Attractions
Waterfalls El Salto Santo Rosa, La Cienega, Salto Tecolotlán and Salto La Campana. El Ahogado Dam, La Máquina and Explanada La Ciénega. Vie...
Representative species of PA
Black-throated Magpie-Jay (Calocitta colliei), Yellow-peppered salamander (ambystoma flavipiperatum), Neotropical otter (Lontra longicaudis)...
You can see more representative species of Sierra de Quila on the web site
Representative Species of PA
Representative Species of PA
Black-throated Magpie-Jay (Calocitta colliei), Yellow-peppered salamander (ambystoma flavipiperatum), Neotropical otter (Lontra longicaudis), Jaguar (Pantera onca), Cougar (Puma concolor), Jaguarundi (Herpailurus yagouaroundi), Margay (Leopardus wiedii), Ocelot (Leopardus pardalis), European wildcat (Felis silvestris), Coyote (Canis latrans), Nine-banded Armadillo (Dasypus novemcinctus), Pine (Pinus spp.), Oak (Quercus spp.), Copal tree (Bursera spp.), Madrones (Arbutus spp.), Feather Acacia (Acacia pennatula), Cycad (Dioon tomaselli)
Visitor regulations
Follow these indications to conserve the Protected Area
Plan your visit in advance and register it on the official website.
Do not enter with:
1. Pets.
2. Sharp objects or firear...
Visitor regulations
Protected Area Regulations
Visitor regulations in the Protected Area
Plan your visit in advance and register it on the official website.
Do not enter with:
1. Pets.
2. Sharp objects or firearms,
3. Motorized vehicles (motorcycles, ATVs, rzr's, etc).
In the camp:
1. Set up small camps in authorized sites.
2. Make campfires in permitted areas and do not leave lit fires.
3. Avoid using disposable items and take the garbage you generate with you.
4. Avoid damaging trees or extracting firewood from unpermitted sites.
5. Avoid loud noises and music.
6. Respect other visitors.
On trails:
1. Use established roads and trails.
2. Leave space for others on the trail.
3. Do not use excessive lighting or make noises that may affect wildlife behavior.
4. Take care of natural and cultural structures.
5. Respect the environment, do not take plants, animals, fungi, or any other element that is part of the ecosystem.
Contact
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PA office address
Portal Hidalgo 36 A Col. Centro, Tecolotlán, Jalisco C.P. 48540.
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Phone
Without information
