Some of the most popular tourist attractions are Missions, a route full of colonial -style parishes; as well as the archaeological zones of The trench, the canyon of the graffiti and the supplier.
In addition, within this desert is the El Pinacate Biosphere Reserve and the great altar desert, considered Natural Heritage of Humanity and in which are endemic species such as Sahuaros cactus, which can measure up to 18 meters high.
Chihuahua desert
Located in the Coahuila states, Nuevo León, Durango, Zacatecas, San Luis Potosí, and of course, Chihuahua, This desert is the largest in North America. Composed of elevations, plains, valleys and mountains, in which they live species such as foxes, turtles, rattlesnakes, kangaroo rats and in danger of extinction such as the American bison and coyote.
One of the most famous areas is The Janos Biosphere Reserve with endemic species; the Cave of the pot, an archaeological site of hunter-gatherers; Samalayuca's Médanosa place made up of sand dunes; and the ** magical peoples ** of Four ciénegas and large houses.
The Samalayuca dunes They are 45 minutes by car from Ciudad Juárez, and it is one of more famous destinations for Practice sandboarding and walking in four -time and 4 × 4 vehicles. Also, the Santa Elena Canyon that crosses the Rio Bravo, It is one of the most impressive landscapes for Practice hiking and navigate the river.
Baja California desert
He Baja California desert is one of the most famous Thanks to its diversity, since they can find themselves thickets, wetlands, plains and mountains, inhabited by species as rattlesnakes, scorpions, cristern and blind moles, among other species.
Some of the most famous sites to visit are The pool the squad, a natural oasis surrounded by great granite formations and Mexicalli dunes, Popular for Sandboard practice.
However, the greatest attraction is the Biosphere reserve of the Biscay, declared a World Heritage by UNESCO, Thanks to its diversity of flora and fauna. In addition, you can find sandy dunes and mountainous areas that include the Tres Virgins volcano, the Sierra San Luis, Sierra de San Francisco, and the Sierra San Borja.
And although this is not part of the desert, the Sanctuary of the Gray Whale is part of the Boosphere Reserve of the Biscay, in which you can see whales that come to reproduce from the month of December until March, A unique natural show in the world.