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Hiking to Desert Palm Oases of San Carlos with a Biologist
Mexico
$65
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
Accompaniment by a biologist enhances the unique hike to El Silencio canyon and the spring El Ojo de Agua, revealing diverse flora and fauna in the region. This adventure takes place within the protected Reserva Especial de la Biosfera Cajón del Diablo.
- 🌱 A local biologist will assist in identifying various plants and animals throughout the hike.
- 🏞️ The trails are located on private property with limited access.
- 🌧️ The microclimate is wetter and cooler than the surrounding desert, creating an oasis with native fan palms.
- 🌴 The habitat resembles tropical deciduous forests found further south, supporting many tropical species at their northernmost distribution.
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Hiking to Desert Palm Oases of San Carlos with a Biologist
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes
- Appropriate field guides to identify the various plants and animals we may encounter
- 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.
Meeting point
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 details
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.
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 spring has water year-round and harbors mosses and ferns. In addition, we will see many Mexican fan palms and stunning views of the coastline.
4:30pm-5:30pm: We will reconvene under a shady palapa and enjoy freshly prepared ceviche from locally caught fish served on a tostada with sauces of your choice.
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 spring has water year-round and harbors mosses and ferns. In addition, we will see many Mexican fan palms and stunning views of the coastline.
4:30pm-5:30pm: We will reconvene under a shady palapa and enjoy freshly prepared ceviche from locally caught fish served on a tostada with sauces of your choice.
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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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Hiking to Desert Palm Oases of San Carlos with a Biologist
Mexico
$65
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!