HomeProtected Areas
Cañón de Santa Elena
Chihuahua and Coahuila
About Cañón de Santa Elena
Cañón de Santa Elena Wildlife Protection Area. It is characterized by preserving the only pine forest located in northeastern Chihuahua; it is an area rich in fossils and cave paintings. ...
How to get there?
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Most important locality
Chihuahua at 290 Km.
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Airport
Venustiano Carranza International Airport - Coahuila
References and Transportation
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Ways to get there
The only way is by land and it is located 290 km from the city of Chihuahua, Chihuahua.
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Transportation facilities
Private or rented car from Chihuahua. There is no public transportation.
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Mobility within the protected area
For security reasons, the Protected Area has not been promoted as a tourist destination because it is isolated and dangerous.
How to get there?
References and Transportation
- Ways to get there
The only way is by land and it is located 290 km from the city of Chihuahua, Chihuahua.
- Transportation facilities
Private or rented car from Chihuahua. There is no public transportation.
- Mobility within the protected area
For security reasons, the Protected Area has not been promoted as a tourist destination because it is isolated and dangerous.
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Schedules
Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
For security reasons, it has no infrastructure or service providers.
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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
Extreme dry desert
Protected Area map
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Activities and recommendations
Activities
- Hiking
- Landscape sighting
Recommendations
- The recommended months to visit are from September to November when the weather is bearable.
- We recommend thorn and sun resistant clothing, long sleeves and a hat.
Services
Services within the PA
Signage, only informative signals
Lodging near the PA
Hotel
Rustic lodging without invoice
Food service near the PA
Small restaurants that open sporadically and do not invoice
Available services in the nearest locality to the PA
All services
Nearest locality to the PA
Chihuahua at 290 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 Cañón de Santa Elena
Interesting facts
The Cañón de Santa Elena Protected Area is one of the places with the highest concentration of golden eagles (Aquila chrysaetos).
Attractions
It has remote canyons that are difficult to access.
Representative species of PA
North American Beaver (Castor canadensis), Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus), Elf Owl (Micrathene whitneyi), Sharp-shinned Hawk (Accipiter...
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Representative Species of PA
Representative Species of PA
North American Beaver (Castor canadensis), Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus), Elf Owl (Micrathene whitneyi), Sharp-shinned Hawk (Accipiter striatus), Golden Eagle (Aquila chrysaetos), Chautle Livingrock (Ariocarpus fissuratus), Peyote (Lophophora williamsii), Soaptree yucca (Yucca elata), Lechuguilla (Agave lechuguilla), Mexican pinyon (Pinus cembroides)
Visitor regulations
Follow these indications to conserve the Protected Area
Do not venture out at night, for your safety.
Visitor regulations
Protected Area Regulations
Visitor regulations in the Protected Area
Do not venture out at night, for your safety.
Contact
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PA office address
Calle Juárez sin número C.P. 32980 municipio de Manuel Benavides, Chihuahua.
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Phone
+52 (626) 454 0118
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Email
Without information
