It covers an area of approximately 1,700 km2, characterized by high mountains and deep ravines.

It is one of the richest areas in plant and animal species nationwide, with a diversity of ecosystems.

There are 6,000 plant species, 400 bird species, and 350 butterfly species. These beautiful and spectacular natural areas are excellent for various activities such as hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, flora and fauna observation, and zip-lining.

In the area, you can also find centers that offer traditional medicine in the form of temazcal (sweat lodge) sessions, herb cleansing rituals, and mud massages. You can buy delicious preserved fruits like apple, tejocote, and peach. There are several tours that include a variety of activities in different towns and natural attractions in the Sierra.

La Nevería

In La Nevería, you can take horseback or bicycle tours to two panoramic viewpoints. Llano Grande, one of the cleanest communities in the country, is ideal for mountain biking.

Santa Martha Latuvi

Santa Martha Latuvi offers spectacular landscapes that can be explored on foot, horseback, or bicycle. The specialty of the place is trout stuffed with mushrooms. There is a route that connects this town with San Miguel Amatlán, passing through a beautiful forest that is believed to have been part of one of the roads connecting Zapotec cities.

Santa Catarina Lachatao

Santa Catarina Lachatao has a beautiful forested environment. All these places have local guides, cabins, and camping areas.