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Reserva de la Biosfera El Pinacate y Gran Desierto de Altar

Sonora

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Reserva de la Biosfera El Pinacate y Gran Desierto de Altar is a protected natural area in Sonora, Mexico, covering about 1,736,600 acres (7,028 km²). There are 8 mapped trails inside it, including Sendero Del Volcán Colorado, Sp-B Saguaro Danzante and Sp-F El Elegante. Its peaks include Cerro Pinto, Cerro los Ojos and El Cono Rojo. For camping, there is Campamento El Cono Rojo and El Tecolote. Elevations inside the park range from about 220 ft to 3,920 ft. It was established in 2006. It is classed as a biosphere reserve. It is managed as an IUCN category VI protected area. It is listed as a World Heritage Site and a Ramsar site. These details come from Wikidata. The boundary comes from OpenStreetMap. Check the park's own rules, fees and opening hours before you go.

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1,736,580 acres

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Reserva de la Biosfera El Pinacate y Gran Desierto de Altar

Sonora

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