Photo Safari in the Mapimí Biosphere Reserve
About this day trip
- Destination
- Mapimí Biosphere Reserve (Zone of Silence), Durango / Chihuahua / Coahuila
- Departure city
- Ceballos, Durango
- Available days
- Monday to Sunday
- Length
- 7 hours
- Departure time
- 08:00 h
- Return time
- 15:00 h
Description
Explore the enigmatic Zone of Silence and the extreme biodiversity of the Chihuahuan Desert with guides specialized in geology and native plants and wildlife.
Itinerary
- Meet at the main square of Ceballos.
- Transfer and interpretive tour of dune and fossil areas.
- Photography of cacti and rock formations.
- Return to Ceballos.
What’s included
- Local expedition guide.
What’s not included
- Tips and food.
- Private 4x4 vehicles.
- Entrance fees or authorized access to research areas (paid by the traveler).
- Rental of expedition safety gear (paid by the traveler).
- Transportation to the meeting point (paid by the traveler).
Before you go
- Meeting point
- Main square of Ceballos, Durango.
- Where to stay
- Stay in Ceballos, Gómez Palacio or Torreón.
- Getting there
- Transportation to the meeting point is not included and is paid by the traveler.
- What to bring
- Sun-protective clothing, a wide-brimmed hat, enough water and a camera.
Important notice
Important notice. This service is subject to availability. Because it is an outdoor activity, the company is not responsible for changes, disruptions or cancellations caused by adverse weather.
Photo: RBMapimi · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons.
Photo: José Antonio Aranda Pineda · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons.
