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Constitution 1857 National Park

National park in Baja California, Mexico

Photo: Comisión Mexicana de Filmaciones from México D. F., México, CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Overview

Constitution of 1857 National Park (Parque Nacional Constitución de 1857) is a protected wilderness area in Baja Peninsula, Mexico, about 95 km from Ensenada. It is a park that contradicts common impressions of Baja. The park is a highland savannah in the Sierra de Juarez mountain range with pine forests that get cold temperatures in winter and frequent freezes and snowfall. It provides protected habitat for a number of species including big horn sheep and mule deer.

Where to eat, drink and stay

Sleep3 places

Lodging

Cabanas Laguna HansonM$800
Rustic cabins for rent on the south end of Lake Hanson. Amenities and rates vary depending on cabin.
Price
M$800

Camping

Campamento Laguna GrandeM$80
Tent camping available. Beautiful sites, very remote with few other people in the area. Pit toilets.
Price
M$80
Campamento Sierra JuarezM$80
Tent camping available.
Price
M$80

Getting there and around

Getting there

From Ensenada, drive east on federal highway MEX 3 for 52 kilometers. Turn left on Ojos Negros and follow signs for Acesso a Laguna Hanson. The park is 32 km from MEX 3.

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Getting around

The area is remote and access to Lake Hanson requires a long drive on a dirt road full of potholes. A 4x4 truck is recommended in the park's backcountry.

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UnderstandConstitution of 1857 National Park was created as a Mexico national park by decree of President Adolfo Lopez Mateos in 1962. It was created to protect a unique forest ecosystem in northern Baja California.

Get inFrom Ensenada, drive east on federal highway MEX 3 for 52 kilometers. Turn left on Ojos Negros and follow signs for Acesso a Laguna Hanson. The park is 32 km from MEX 3.

Fees and permitsThere is no fee to enter the park but there are fees to camp or to use the cabins near Hanson Lake.

Get aroundThe area is remote and access to Lake Hanson requires a long drive on a dirt road full of potholes. A 4x4 truck is recommended in the park's backcountry.

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BuyThe park road is fairly busy and there are some stores, including an Oxxo (convenience store).

DoCamp, hike, and enjoy the seclusion of a remote mountain forest.

DrinkBring water and any other drinks with you. Water is available in the park.

SleepCabins and camping areas are clustered near Hanson Lake. Bring food, water, and necessities with you.

Stay safeMilitary checkpoints are common on highways MEX 3 and MEX 2.

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Summary from the Wikipedia article "Constitution 1857 National Park", available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Wikipedia
Photo: Comisión Mexicana de Filmaciones from México D. F., México, CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons

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