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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Cuatrociénegas

5 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Cuatrociénegas, Mexico

Updated May 10, 2023
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Poza Azul

A spectrum of colors awaits visitors to one of Mexico's most gorgeous bodies of water.
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Las Playitas

A miniature beach in the middle of the desert.
El Río Mezquites

Cuatrociénegas, Mexico

El Río Mezquites

Swim alongside softshell turtles in these turquoise waters within the Cuatrociénegas Biosphere Reserve.
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Dunas de Yeso

These gleaming gypsum sand dunes are the second-largest in North America.
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Mina de Mármol

A former travertine mine traces the geological history of this unique desert filled with crystalline blue pools.
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