El Pinacate’s craters and dunes require different plans
The best way to plan a visit to El Pinacate is to consider the type of landscape, the vehicle available and your tolerance for heat—not simply a list of stops.
Read guide →Puerto Peñasco, in Sonora, is mentioned as a starting point for visiting the El Pinacate reserve. The article recommends choosing one main experience and returning to the city the same day on a first visit.
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