Tehuacán-Cuicatlán Biosphere Reserve: Nature, History, and Mezcal
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8AMLanguages offered
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10 hrsTransportation
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Journey through one of Mexico’s most extraordinary ecosystems — a land where desert, biodiversity, and culture intertwine.
Explore the Tehuacán-Cuicatlán Biosphere Reserve, recognized by UNESCO as a Mixed World Heritage Site since 2018 for its natural and cultural wealth. Begin your journey in Zapotitlán Salinas, where the semi-desert landscape is home to remarkable plant diversity, especially cacti. At the Helia Bravo Hollis Botanical Garden, learn more about these species and how they adapt to their environment. Visit a local palenque to discover the artisanal production of mezcal and its importance in the region. At the Paleontological Museum of San Juan Raya, uncover fossils that tell the geological history of the area. Finally, explore the reserve itself, which hosts one of the largest concentrations of columnar cacti in the world and a unique biodiversity in North America.
What to Bring
Comfortable clothing and shoes, cap or hat. Water.
What's included
Tour guide, access to the Zapotitlán Salt Flats, access to the Paleontological Museum and mezcal tasting.
Rules
Not suitable for people with reduced mobility.
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