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Parque Nacional Desierto de los Leones
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Mexico’s first National Park is a beautiful mountainside forest of oak and pine, with numerous streams and the remains of a fascinating Carmelite monastery to explore. The monastery dates from 1611, and the name, “Desert of the Lions,” refers to the biblical Elijah who lived isolated in the wilderness. Beautiful flower gardens surround the monastery. There are many recreational options, such as hiking and biking trails and on weekends there are trail horses for rent. It is a good idea to speak with a ranger before leaving the well traveled areas of the park, as sometimes theft is a problem in less popular sections. A restaurant housed in the monastery offers Mexican favorites.
Practical Information
Camino al Desierto de los Leones
Taxi
Daily 9am–6pm
Adm
Monastery open 10am–7pm Tue–Sun
www.conanp.gob.mx/anp
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