Ing. Hugo Sotelo Gallardo

By: Hugo Sotelo Gallardo The Maderas del Carmen region is part of the Greater Big Bend International Dark Sky Reserve, a binational initiative recognized by DarkSky International that protects some of the darkest and best-preserved night skies in North America. With more than 9 million protected acres and private lands committed to the conservation of natural darkness, this reserve is one of the largest in the world. Thanks to minimal light pollution, favorable atmospheric conditions, the...

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.