Place to visit
Jornada Biosphere Reserve, United States: what it is and when to go
Jornada Biosphere Reserve is a Biosphere reserve in United States Of America | designated in 1976 (Las Cruces, New Mexico). Interests: Nature and Wildlife. The best time to visit is April to October. In June there are 14 h 08 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 52. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Biosphere reserve in United States Of America | designated in 1976 · Nature, Wildlife
- Where
- United States · North Jornada Road 17000, 88012, Las Cruces
- Best time
- April to October.
- Nearest airport
- LAX Los Angeles, 1,095 km as the crow flies
- Run by
- USDA
- Coordinates
- 32.60921, -106.75049
What it is and where
Jornada Biosphere Reserve is a Biosphere reserve in United States Of America | designated in 1976 (Las Cruces, New Mexico). It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Las Cruces, New Mexico, where this site lists 14 more places to see, 33 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 32.60921, -106.75049; the nearest main airport is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX, Los Angeles), 1,095 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Run by
- USDA
It is one of the Nature and Wildlife places in United States. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Jornada Biosphere Reserve is April to October.
- JanPossible10:05
- FebPossible10:51
- MarPossible11:46
- AprBest time12:49
- MayBest time13:41
- JunBest time14:08
- JulBest time13:57
- AugBest time13:12
- SepBest time12:11
- OctBest time11:10
- NovPossible10:17
- DecPossible9:52
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 08 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 52. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Nature | April to October | November to March |
| Wildlife | April to October | November to March |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Jornada Biosphere Reserve has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to United States
To enter United States there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Book national parks and cars in advance”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the United States checklist. Currency: US dollar (USD); plugs: Type A and B · 120 V · 60 Hz (you need an adapter, and check your devices' voltage); emergencies: 911 for everything.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- San Andres National Wildlife RefugeProtected area21 km
- San Diego MountainMountain in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, United States22 km
- Point of RocksMountain in New Mexico, United States of America30 km
- Prehistoric Trackways National MonumentNational monument in New Mexico, United States30 km
- Branigan Cultural CenterMuseum33 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the United States guide.
More in United States: Nature
- Niagara Falls: three waterfalls that straddle the international border between Canada and the United States
- Grand Canyon: steep-sided canyon carved by the Colorado River in Arizona, United States
- Yellowstone National Park: first national park in the world, located in Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho in the United States
- Denali: highest mountain in North America, located in Alaska
- Mount Rushmore: mountain in South Dakota featuring a sculpture of four US presidents
- Mauna Kea: Hawaiian volcano
Every United States place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Jornada Biosphere Reserve?
It is a Biosphere reserve in United States Of America | designated in 1976. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Jornada Biosphere Reserve?
April to October. In June there are 14 h 08 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 52.
How do you get to Jornada Biosphere Reserve?
The nearest main airport is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), 1,095 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around United States is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the United States map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have San Andres National Wildlife Refuge, San Diego Mountain, Point of Rocks. The rest is in the United States guide.
Keep reading
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- Nature6499 places for nature in United States, from Niagara Falls to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: April to October. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight
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