4 parks and reserves · within 60 km
There are 4 parks and reserves within 60 km of Cuatrociénegas in a straight line, an hour or a little more by road. The closest is Poza Azul, 9 km away; the farthest, Dunas de Yeso, is 18 km. They are all listed under Cuatrociénegas, a Pueblo Mágico that makes a good base.
Parks and reserves are best on weekdays and early in the day. Bring water, and check the opening hours, since some close one day a week.
Best months, when most of these towns are dry with comfortable afternoons: Jan, Mar, Apr, Nov.
The Nature Parks 4
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Poza Azul · Nature reserve · 9 km from Cuatrociénegas
The turquoise spring pool at the heart of the Cuatrociénegas reserve, with a visitor center and trails. No swimming. -
Río Mezquites · Nature reserve · 9 km from Cuatrociénegas
A clear, spring-fed river near Cuatrociénegas where swimming is allowed, with endemic fish and turtles under the surface. -
Las Playitas · Nature reserve · 10 km from Cuatrociénegas
A private nature park of clear channels and lagoons east of Cuatrociénegas, with kayaks, bike trails, and guided visits. -
Dunas de Yeso · Nature reserve · 18 km from Cuatrociénegas
Brilliant white gypsum dunes south of Cuatrociénegas, left by an ancient sea; visits only with a licensed guide.
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Distances are in a straight line; roads add about a third.
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