Place to visit
El Pinacate y Gran Desierto de Altar Biosphere Reserve, United States: what it is and when to go
El Pinacate y Gran Desierto de Altar Biosphere Reserve is a biosphere reserve in Mexico in United States. Interests: Nature, History and Wildlife. The best time to visit is March to October. In June there are 14 h 05 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 55. It has articles in 24 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 Mexico · Nature, History, Wildlife
- Where
- United States
- Best time
- March to October.
- Nearest airport
- LAX Los Angeles, 494 km as the crow flies
- Run by
- Comisión Nacional de Áreas Naturales Protegidas
- Protection
- UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Coordinates
- 31.92369, -113.69986
What it is and where
El Pinacate y Gran Desierto de Altar Biosphere Reserve is a biosphere reserve in Mexico in United States. It has articles in 24 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Its coordinates are 31.92369, -113.69986; the nearest main airport is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX, Los Angeles), 494 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
- Comisión Nacional de Áreas Naturales Protegidas
- Protection
- UNESCO World Heritage Site
It is one of the Nature, History 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 El Pinacate y Gran Desierto de Altar Biosphere Reserve is March to October.
- JanPossible10:08
- FebPossible10:52
- MarBest time11:46
- AprBest time12:47
- MayBest time13:38
- JunBest time14:05
- JulBest time13:54
- AugBest time13:10
- SepBest time12:11
- OctBest time11:12
- NovPossible10:20
- DecPossible9:55
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 05 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 55. 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 |
| History | March to October | November to February |
| Wildlife | April to October | November to March |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: El Pinacate y Gran Desierto de Altar 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
- Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife RefugeProtected area42 km
- Quitobaquito HillsMountain in Arizona, United States of America63 km
- Organ Pipe Cactus National MonumentUnited States National Monument In Arizona81 km
- Ajo PeakMountain in United States of America88 km
- Antelope Hill Highway BridgeBridge in United States of America93 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the United States guide.
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- 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 El Pinacate y Gran Desierto de Altar Biosphere Reserve?
It is a biosphere reserve in Mexico in United States. It has articles in 24 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 El Pinacate y Gran Desierto de Altar Biosphere Reserve?
March to October. In June there are 14 h 05 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 55.
How do you get to El Pinacate y Gran Desierto de Altar Biosphere Reserve?
The nearest main airport is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), 494 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 Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge, Quitobaquito Hills, Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument. The rest is in the United States guide.
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