La Quemada
Mexico, Zacatecas
La Quemada
LocationMexico, Zacatecas
RegionZacatecas
TypeState Ecological Reserve
Coordinates22.4670°, -102.8170°
Established2003
Area2.17
Nearest CityVillanueva (10 km)
About La Quemada
State ecological reserve surrounding the pre-Columbian archaeological site of La Quemada (Chicomóztoc), protecting semi-arid scrubland and grassland ecosystems. The natural landscape forms an integral part of the archaeological zone and supports characteristic Chihuahuan Desert vegetation.