Gallery A closer look at
A closer look at
Cuatro Ciénegas
Wetlands, gypsum dunes and marble country — a preview of the landscapes that make this Magical Town singular.
Natural Oasis
Mezquites River
15 minutes from the town centre. Crystal-clear water and endemic species.
Nature
Crystal Waters
Poza Azul
5.3m deep. Unique shades of blue. Home to fish and turtles.
Wetlands
Unique Landscape
Gypsum Dunes
800 hectares of white sand. Only 3 places like it in the world.
Desert
Tourism with a Purpose
Las Playitas
100% of profits go to the Cuatro Ciénegas 2040 Plan. Kayaking, trails and stargazing dinners.
Ecotourism
History and Art
Marble Mines
A 19th-century quarry with ammonite fossils, panoramic views and night video mapping.
Culture
Magical Town
Main Square
Church, bandstand and the heart of the Magical Town.
Tradition Photo Gallery
More of the destination
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