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Hiking to Desert Palm Oases of San Carlos with a Biologist
(20) Reviews
Mexico
Important Information
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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This is a unique hike, unlike most tourist activities, in that you will be accompanied by a local biologist that will assist you in finding and identifying the diverse plants and animals of the region. We will be hiking to the canyon of El Silencio and the spring El Ojo de Agua. Both of these trails are located on private property with limited access within the protected area known as the Reserva Especial de la Biosfera Cajón del Diablo. The microclimate at these locations is wetter and cooler than the surrounding desert creating an oasis with an abundance of native fan palms amongst lush vegetation. The habitat resembles tropical deciduous forests found further south and here many tropical ...
Highlights
4 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Freshly prepared ceviche of locally caught fish served on a tostada with sauces of your choice, accompanied by purified filtered drinking water, mineral water, or fruit juice.
Appropriate field guides to identify the various plants and animals we may encounter
Meeting Points
Departure
Educational adventure tours of San Carlos
Head west along the main road of San Carlos (Blvd. Beltrones) towards the iconic mountain known as Tetakawi. Take a right at the roundabout by the Abarrey supermarket towards the Bahia San Carlos. Take a right onto a dirt road just before crossing the little bridge.
Return
Itinerary
NOTE: The hike described to Canyon El Silencio and El Ojo de Agua involves desert hiking and is only possible in the cooler months of the year.
1:00pm: We will meet at the restaurant Mariscos El Esterito.
1:00pm-1:30pm: We will leave the restaurant and drive in our own vehicles to the property where the first trailhead is located.
1:30pm-2:30pm: We will hike to Canyon El Silencio, taking time to observe the geology of the canyon as well as the unique species of plants and animals we may encounter.
2:30pm-3:00pm: We will return to our vehicles and drive to the property where the second trailhead is located.
3:00pm-4:30pm: We will hike to the spring of El Ojo de Agua. This mountainside ...
Hiking to Desert Palm Oases of San Carlos with a Biologist
(20) Reviews
Mexico
About
This is a unique hike, unlike most tourist activities, in that you will be accompanied by a local biologist that will assist you in finding and identifying the diverse plants and animals of the region. We will be hiking to the canyon of El Silencio and the spring El Ojo de Agua. Both of these trails are located on private property with limited access within the protected area known as the Reserva Especial de la Biosfera Cajón del Diablo. The microclimate at these locations is wetter and cooler than the surrounding desert creating an oasis with an abundance of native fan palms amongst lush vegetation. The habitat resembles tropical deciduous forests found further south and here many tropical ...
Highlights
4 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Freshly prepared ceviche of locally caught fish served on a tostada with sauces of your choice, accompanied by purified filtered drinking water, mineral water, or fruit juice.
Appropriate field guides to identify the various plants and animals we may encounter
Meeting Points
Departure
Educational adventure tours of San Carlos
Head west along the main road of San Carlos (Blvd. Beltrones) towards the iconic mountain known as Tetakawi. Take a right at the roundabout by the Abarrey supermarket towards the Bahia San Carlos. Take a right onto a dirt road just before crossing the little bridge.
