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City in the Mexican state of Coahuila
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Cuatrociénegas (Four marshes) is a desert oasis in northern Mexico. It is a protected natural reserve where unique plant and animal species thrive in the cool pools, called pozas, fed by underground waters percolating up through the desert floor. The area is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and has been designated as a Ramsar wetland.
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Modern interactive science museum that explains earth sciences and the impacts of global climate change on fragile environments specifically, and the whole world in general.
Comfortable bar with good drinks also serving innovative Mexican cuisine at reasonable prices.
Carretera a Monclova km 0.4.
Carretera a Ocampo km 1.
Hidalgo 200 Ote.
Hotel Quinta Santa Cecilia, where charming, Colonial style architecture comes together with the amenities and services of a modern hotel. Built from native material and decorated with hand-crafted Mexican furniture, the hotel offers an escape to one of the 13 natural wonders in Mexico.
Buses run regularly from the twin border towns of Eagle Pass Texas and Piedras Negras Coahuila. Grupo Senda serves the area through its Coahuilenses buses, and ticket prices from the border are approximately US$20.
Read in the guideYou can walk around the area near the visitor center at Poza Azul. Some of the more remote pools require 4WD or a good pair of legs (preferably those of a horse).
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Saltillo · Regional · SLW
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