Chamela-Cuixmala Biosphere Reserve
Facts and practical information
The Chamela-Cuixmala Biosphere Reserve is a nature reserve on the Pacific coast of the Mexican state of Jalisco. The park was founded in 1993 and covers 131.42 square kilometres in La Huerta Municipality. The land is mountainous and contains dry tropical forest and rolling hills and alluvial plains. ()
Jalisco
Best Ways to Experience the Park
Wildlife
AnimalsSee what popular animal species you can meet in this location.
Jaguar
The jaguar is a large cat native to the Americas and the only member of the Panthera genus found in this region. These majestic creatures can be found from the southwestern United States through Central and South America, thriving in tropical and subtropical forests.
Mammals
Coyote
The coyote, a native North American canine, is smaller than the gray wolf and is classified as "least concern" by the IUCN due to its widespread distribution and adaptability. There are 19 recognized subspecies of coyotes.
Mammals
Puma, Mountain Lion, Cougar
The cougar, also known by names like puma, mountain lion, red tiger, and catamount, is a remarkable big cat native to the Americas. Scientifically known as Puma concolor, this majestic animal roams from the Canadian Yukon all the way down to the southern Andes in South...
Mammals
Crocodile
Crocodiles, often referred to as true crocodiles, are captivating large semiaquatic reptiles found across Africa, Asia, the Americas, and Australia. They belong to the subfamily Crocodylinae within the order Crocodilia. This discussion focuses exclusively on the...
Reptiles
White-tailed deer
The white-tailed deer, often referred to as the whitetail or Virginia deer, is a medium-sized species endemic to North America, Central America, and parts of South America, including Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia. This adaptable species has also been introduced...
Mammals
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