El Chiflón
DISCOVER THE NATURAL WONDERS IN MEXICO
Northern Mexico
Central Mexico
Northern Mexico
Central Mexico
It is a protected area surrounded by a desert landscape known as Mayrán, inside what was an old hacienda that is the source of a legend that tells that in the El Chiflón Canyon there is a very deep pool where a cart loaded with gold was submerged by Pancho Villa when he was being chased by the federals.
It has 8 ha and is ideal for adventure activities, and also has a park.
This semi-desert system has an abundant fauna including: badgers, squirrels, swallows, pigeons, lizards, snakes, toads, frogs, bats, hawks, buzzards, scorpions, tarantulas, beetles, spiders, ants, butterflies, bees, leeches etc
You can discover some petroglyphs nearby this rare beauty.
Activities
- Camping
- Rock Climbing
- Observing flora and fauna
- Hiking
Location
Located 37.4 km, approximately 48 minutes from Saltillo.