Ing. Hugo Sotelo Gallardo

By Hugo Sotelo Gallardo In a landscape where political borders disappear for wildlife, protecting animal populations means identifying threats before they become a crisis. At the heart of the transboundary Big Bend–El Carmen ecological corridor, the Museo Maderas del Carmen (MMC) has become a strategic wildlife health surveillance hub, integrating cutting-edge technology, scientific monitoring, and international cooperation to safeguard wildlife health. Today, in response to the threat posed...

By: Hugo Sotelo Gallardo Photo: Gabriela Castañeda – Rescued golden eagle fledgling. As a result of the ongoing monitoring and conservation of biodiversity carried out at the Maderas del Carmen Museum, AC, staff from the Civil Association located and rescued a fledgling golden eagle (Aquila chrysaetos) within the property, immediately activating the corresponding protocols to guarantee its well-being and conservation. Following its discovery, an inter-institutional coordination was...

Maderas del Carmen is open to visitors seeking a unique, low-impact nature experience deep in one of North America's most pristine mountain ecosystems. Discover ancient forests, breathtaking peaks, and responsible wildlife observation in the Sierra del Carmen.