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Sierra Gorda de Guanajuato
Guanajuato, Querétaro and San Luis Potosí
About Sierra Gorda de Guanajuato
Sierra Gorda de Guanajuato Biosphere Reserve. Like its counterpart in the State of Querétaro, the Sierra Gorda of Guanajuato protects a wide diversity of ecosystems and species. Visitors...
How to get there?
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Most important locality
San Luis de la Paz at 65 Km.
Victoria at 42 Km.
Santa Catarina at 57 Km. -
Airport
Querétaro International Airport - Querétaro
Felipe Angeles International Airport, Estado de Mexico
References and Transportation
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Ways to get there
1. From Mexico City-San Luis de la Paz-San Miguel de las Casitas, Xichú, Guanajuato, it is 292 Km on highway 57D (Mexico-San Luis Potosí), a...
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Transportation facilities
1. Own vehicle, the most advisable. 2. Public transportation, by bus from: > Central de Querétaro to Central de San Luis de la Paz. Termina...
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Mobility within the protected area
There are dirt roads, trails and trails in the ecotourism centers.
How to get there?
References and Transportation
- Ways to get there
1. From Mexico City-San Luis de la Paz-San Miguel de las Casitas, Xichú, Guanajuato, it is 292 Km on highway 57D (Mexico-San Luis Potosí), at the Dolores junction turn right onto state road 110 to San Luis de la Paz-Xichú for 65 Km;
2. From the city of Querétaro-San Luis de la Paz-San Miguel de las Casitas, Xichú, Guanajuato, it is 88 Km on highway 57D and at the Dolores junction turn right onto state road 110 to San Luis de la Paz-Xichú for 65 Km;
3. From San Luis Potosí to Realito in San Luis de la Paz, highway 57D Matehuala-Querétaro for 69.10 Km, take the detour to Tierra Nueva-El Realito and continue for 64.9 Km;
4. From León, Guanajuato, -San Luis de la Paz, it is 167 Km by the state highway 110D Guanajuato-Silao, and 65 Km of the state road 110 to San Luis de la Paz-Xichú to arrive to San Miguel de Las Casitas, Xichú, Guanajuato and
5. From San Miguel de Allende-Dolores-San Luis de la Paz, use state highway 51, 33.5 Km, take state highway 110 towards San Luis de la Paz, for 44.5 Km and from there take the road to Xichú for 65 Km. - Transportation facilities
1. Own vehicle, the most advisable. 2. Public transportation, by bus from: > Central de Querétaro to Central de San Luis de la Paz. Terminal B, boarding at Queretaro Central, Terminal del Norte or La Obrera. > Central de León - Central San Luis de la Paz > Central San Luis Potosi to Central San Luis de la Paz. 3. Central de Querétaro - El Carricillo community, Atarjea, Guanajuato. 4. Local transportation from: > Central de San Luis de la Paz- the community of Vergel de Bernalejo. > Central San Luis de la Paz - Rancho Viejo Community, Victoria, Guanajuato. > Central de San Luis de la Paz to Las Naranjas, Victoria, Guanajuato.
- Mobility within the protected area
There are dirt roads, trails and trails in the ecotourism centers.
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Schedules
Every day of the year.
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Entrance fee
$60.37 MXN
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Average weather in the area
Dry, temperate-cold and warm
Well marked rainy season; depending on the region visited.
Protected Area map
View map
Activities and recommendations
Activities
- Agritourism
- Ancient cave paints
- Bird watching
Recommendations
- Visit the Protected Area in the dry season to observe the landscape, the Milky Way or swim in the river. In winter for bird watching, and in...
- Comfortable footwear (boots with non-skid soles), long pants, long-sleeved shirt, hat, jacket for the forest area and shorts for the river, ...
Services
Services within the PA
Handicrafts, sustainable products and souvenirs stores
Information modules
Internet connection
Interpretive trails
Signage
Lodging near the PA
Cabins
Camping areas
Hotel
Food service near the PA
Cheap restaurants
Restaurants
Street food or food in people's homes
Available services in the nearest locality to the PA
Bank ATMs
Banks
Hospital
Market / Super Market
Pharmacy
Transportation services
Nearest locality to the PA
San Luis de la Paz at 65 Km.
Victoria at 42 Km.
Santa Catarina at 57 Km.
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 Sierra Gorda de Guanajuato
Interesting facts
The Sierra Gorda is recognized as an area in Mexico that still preserves important ecological mechanisms in terms of climate and hydrologica...
Attractions
In Xichú: Charco Azul: local gastronomy, observation of the highland salamander and scenery. Cristo Rey: viewpoint, trails and photography....
Representative species of PA
Peters's Squirrel (Sciurus oculatus),Roadside Hawk (Buteo jamaicensis), Ocelot (Leopardus pardalis), Margay (Leopardus wiedii), Candy barrel...
You can see more representative species of Sierra Gorda de Guanajuato on the web site
Representative Species of PA
Representative Species of PA
Peters's Squirrel (Sciurus oculatus),Roadside Hawk (Buteo jamaicensis), Ocelot (Leopardus pardalis), Margay (Leopardus wiedii), Candy barrel (Ferocactus histrix), Coachwhip (Fouquieria splendens), Red bursera tree (Bursera morelensis), Mexican pinyon (Pinus cembroides)
Visitor regulations
Follow these indications to conserve the Protected Area
1. Communicate with the ANP Directorate to notify about your visit.
2. The extraction of flora, fauna, fossils and/or archeological rem...
Visitor regulations
Protected Area Regulations
Visitor regulations in the Protected Area
1. Communicate with the ANP Directorate to notify about your visit.
2. The extraction of flora, fauna, fossils and/or archeological remains is prohibited.
3. Avoid making campfires outside of the established sites.
4. No littering and/or dumping of garbage
5. Hunting is prohibited.
6. Respecting local traditions and culture.
7. No release of exotic species
Contact
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PA office address
Visitor Assistance Center, Aldama 40, Mineral de Pozos, C. P. 37915, San Luis de la Paz, Gto.
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Phone
+52 (468) 688 4349
