El Pinacate y Gran Desierto de Altar
Mexico, Sonora
El Pinacate y Gran Desierto de Altar
LocationMexico, Sonora
RegionSonora
TypeBiosphere Reserve
Coordinates31.7700°, -113.5000°
Established1993
Area7146.58
Nearest CityPuerto Peñasco (50 km)
About El Pinacate y Gran Desierto de Altar
UNESCO World Heritage Site featuring dramatic volcanic craters (maars), lava flows, and star dunes in the Sonoran Desert. Contains one of the driest and most extreme landscapes in North America with unique desert-adapted wildlife.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is El Pinacate y Gran Desierto de Altar located?
El Pinacate y Gran Desierto de Altar is located in Sonora, Mexico at coordinates 31.77, -113.5.
How do I get to El Pinacate y Gran Desierto de Altar?
To get to El Pinacate y Gran Desierto de Altar, the nearest city is Puerto Peñasco (50 km).
How large is El Pinacate y Gran Desierto de Altar?
El Pinacate y Gran Desierto de Altar covers approximately 7,146.58 square kilometers (2,759 square miles).
When was El Pinacate y Gran Desierto de Altar established?
El Pinacate y Gran Desierto de Altar was established in 1993.