Place to visit
Valle de los Cirios, Mexico: what it is and when to go
Valle de los Cirios is a protected area in Mexico. Interests: Nature and Wildlife. The best time to visit is November to April. In June there are 13 h 55 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 05. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Mexico: 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
- Protected area · Nature, Wildlife
- Where
- Mexico
- Best time
- November to April.
- Nearest airport
- SJD San José del Cabo, 934 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 29.96884, -115.18489
What it is and where
Valle de los Cirios is a protected area in Mexico. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Mexico: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Its coordinates are 29.96884, -115.18489; the nearest main airport is Los Cabos International Airport (SJD, San José del Cabo), 934 km as the crow flies. How to get around Mexico (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the Nature and Wildlife places in Mexico. 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 Valle de los Cirios is November to April.
- JanBest time10:16
- FebBest time10:57
- MarBest time11:47
- AprBest time12:44
- MayPossible13:30
- JunPossible13:55
- JulPossible13:45
- AugPossible13:05
- SepBetter not12:10
- OctPossible11:15
- NovBest time10:28
- DecBest time10:05
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 13 h 55 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 05. 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 | November to April | May to August and October |
| Wildlife | November to April | May to August and October |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Valle de los Cirios 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 Mexico in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Mexico
To enter Mexico there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid passport and onward ticket”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Mexico checklist. Currency: Mexican peso (MXN); plugs: Type A and B · 127 V · 60 Hz (you need an adapter); emergencies: 911 for everything · 078 tourist assistance.
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
- Cerro PrietoVolcano58 km
- Misión Santa María de los ÁngelesLast of the missions established by the Jesuits in Baja California, Mexico67 km
- Baño Termal en las rocasHot spring68 km
- Monte MazoVolcano90 km
- Volcán CenizaVolcano93 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Mexico guide.
More in Mexico: Nature
- Chichen Itza: pre-Columbian Maya city in Mexico
- Popocatépetl: North America volcano
- Teotihuacan: ancient Mesoamerican city
- Pico de Orizaba: highest mountain and volcano in Mexico
- Parícutin: dormant scoria-cone volcano in Mexico
- Iztaccihuatl: volcano in Mexico
Every Mexico place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Valle de los Cirios?
It is a protected area in Mexico. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Mexico: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Valle de los Cirios?
November to April. In June there are 13 h 55 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 05.
How do you get to Valle de los Cirios?
The nearest main airport is Los Cabos International Airport (SJD), 934 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Mexico is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Mexico 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 Cerro Prieto, Misión Santa María de los Ángeles, Baño Termal en las rocas. The rest is in the Mexico guide.
Keep reading
- Nature266 places for nature in Mexico, from Chichen Itza to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: November to April. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- MexicoBefore travelling to Mexico: 9 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. No visa is needed for tourism: a passport is enough, with validity covering your stay.
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Valle de los Cirios on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.