"Sierra de Órganos" redirects here. For the Cuban mountain range, see Sierra de los Órganos.
Sierra de Órganos National Park (Spanish: Parque Nacional Sierra de Órganos) is a national park in Mexico, located in the northwest corner of the municipality of Sombrerete in the state of Zacatecas, near the border with Durango. The park is known for its diverse aridland ecosystem and towering rock formations of the Sierra Madre Occidental, which are reminiscent of organ pipe cacti or the pipes of the musical instrument, from which the park takes its name.[2]
In addition to conifer forests in the highlands and xerophilous scrub in the lowlands, Sierra de Órganos is a refuge for several species of animals endemic to the region and others in danger of extinction. It is a popular area for recreation, including hiking and cycling, and for the scenic beauty of its landscapes.[3]
The park covers a total area of 11.25 square kilometres (4.34 sq mi) on the northwestern edge of Zacatecas in the municipality of Sombrerete, approximately 21 kilometres (13 mi) northwest of the city of Sombrerete along Highway 45, which connects Zacatecas with the neighboring municipality of Vicente Guerrero in Durango. The park is about 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) northeast of the town of Villa Insurgentes, and 90 kilometres (56 mi) east of the city of Durango. A dirt road about 10 km in length provides access to the park from Highway 45.[5]
Sierra de Órganos is nestled within the Sierra Madre Occidental mountain range, in an area that corresponds to the physiographic province of the Mexican Plateau. The topography is uneven, with elevations ranging from 2,120 to 2,560 metres (6,960 to 8,400 ft) above sea level.[1] This gives rise to dramatic ridges and steep peaks that form small plateaus, often with very prominent, nearly vertical cliff faces. Small valleys surrounding the peaks afford scenic views of the rock formations from below.[5]
The climate of the region is semi-arid; most precipitation occurs in the winter, and only scarcely in the summer. Temperatures can vary from warm to hot during the day and cool to cold at night.[5]
The park is a refuge for a great diversity of wildlife, including some plant and animal species which are locally endemic. Flora is characteristic of mixed pine-oak forests in the mountains, dominated by trees including the Pinus cembroides and encino, and of scrubby, arid grasslands at lower elevations. Other plants in the park include palms, ferns, huizache, maguey, nopal peach, nopal cork, oregano, manzanita, gatuña, jarilla, sotol, biznaga, guayabillo, capulín, tepozán, horse's brush, and wild onion.[6]
The biodiversity of the park faces many threats from the outside world. Several growing human settlements are very close to the park, many of which are dedicated to agriculture and livestock ranching and have caused serious deterioration of surrounding natural ecosystems in certain areas. The exploitation of local sand mines is also an issue. Despite these threats, many of the region's original ecosystems remain largely intact.[6]
Sierra de Órganos is frequented by nature lovers as well as extreme sports enthusiasts, as the steep peaks and slopes lend themselves to rock climbing. Hiking and cycling are also popular in the park. While some areas are suitable for camping, most of the park lacks basic services and provisions such as drinking water; these must be obtained in nearby villages. Access to the park requires paying a fee of 20 Mexican pesos per visitor.[2]
Sierra de Órganos National Park
Filming location
The park's scenic landscapes have been used as filming locations by American and Mexican directors, especially for western films in the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s. Some of those films are:
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Sierra de organos redirects here For the Cuban mountain range see Sierra de los organos Sierra de organos National Park Spanish Parque Nacional Sierra de organos is a national park in Mexico located in the northwest corner of the municipality of Sombrerete in the state of Zacatecas near the border with Durango The park is known for its diverse aridland ecosystem and towering rock formations of the Sierra Madre Occidental which are reminiscent of organ pipe cacti or the pipes of the musical instrument from which the park takes its name 2 Sierra de organos National ParkParque Nacional Sierra de organosIUCN category II national park Distinctive rock formations in Sierra de organosLocationSombrerete Municipality Zacatecas MexicoNearest citySombrerete ZacatecasCoordinates23 47 08 N 103 45 51 W 23 78556 N 103 76417 W 23 78556 103 76417 Coordinates 23 47 08 N 103 45 51 W 23 78556 N 103 76417 W 23 78556 103 76417Area1 125 hectares 2 780 acres EstablishedNovember 27 2000 1 Governing bodySecretariat of Environment and Natural ResourcesWorld Heritage siteUNESCO World Heritage SiteOfficial nameSierra de organos Mountain Range of organos TypePatrimonialCriteriaii ivDesignated2010 32nd session Reference no 1351 043RegionLatin America and the CaribbeanIn addition to conifer forests in the highlands and xerophilous scrub in the lowlands Sierra de organos is a refuge for several species of animals endemic to the region and others in danger of extinction It is a popular area for recreation including hiking and cycling and for the scenic beauty of its landscapes 3 Contents 1 History 2 Geography and climate 3 Flora and fauna 4 Recreation 5 Filming location 6 See also 7 References 8 External linksHistory EditSierra de organos National Park was created by federal decree on November 27 2000 It is administered by Mexico s Secretariat of Environment and Natural Resources 4 Geography and climate Edit Rock formations The park covers a total area of 11 25 square kilometres 4 34 sq mi on the northwestern edge of Zacatecas in the municipality of Sombrerete approximately 21 kilometres 13 mi northwest of the city of Sombrerete along Highway 45 which connects Zacatecas with the neighboring municipality of Vicente Guerrero in Durango The park is about 8 kilometres 5 0 mi northeast of the town of Villa Insurgentes and 90 kilometres 56 mi east of the city of Durango A dirt road about 10 km in length provides access to the park from Highway 45 5 Sierra de organos is nestled within the Sierra Madre Occidental mountain range in an area that corresponds to the physiographic province of the Mexican Plateau The topography is uneven with elevations ranging from 2 120 to 2 560 metres 6 960 to 8 400 ft above sea level 1 This gives rise to dramatic ridges and steep peaks that form small plateaus often with very prominent nearly vertical cliff faces Small valleys surrounding the peaks afford scenic views of the rock formations from below 5 The climate of the region is semi arid most precipitation occurs in the winter and only scarcely in the summer Temperatures can vary from warm to hot during the day and cool to cold at night 5 Flora and fauna Edit Pine oak forest mostly Pinus cembroides The park is a refuge for a great diversity of wildlife including some plant and animal species which are locally endemic Flora is characteristic of mixed pine oak forests in the mountains dominated by trees including the Pinus cembroides and encino and of scrubby arid grasslands at lower elevations Other plants in the park include palms ferns huizache maguey nopal peach nopal cork oregano manzanita gatuna jarilla sotol biznaga guayabillo capulin tepozan horse s brush and wild onion 6 Fauna is typical of the region as a whole Species often observed in the park include the hare raccoon gray fox coyote cougar coyote collared peccary opossum badger red lynx white tailed deer mourning dove white winged dove scaled quail common calandria and peregrine falcon The cacomixtle a small procyonid mammal and the kit fox are endemic to and threatened in the area 6 The biodiversity of the park faces many threats from the outside world Several growing human settlements are very close to the park many of which are dedicated to agriculture and livestock ranching and have caused serious deterioration of surrounding natural ecosystems in certain areas The exploitation of local sand mines is also an issue Despite these threats many of the region s original ecosystems remain largely intact 6 Peregrine falcon Falco peregrinus Black tail rattlesnake Crotalus molossus Golden eagle Aquila chrysaetos Kit fox Vulpes macrotis Collared peccary Pecari tajacu Bobcat Lynx rufus Cougar Puma concolor Coyote Canis latrans Recreation EditSierra de organos is frequented by nature lovers as well as extreme sports enthusiasts as the steep peaks and slopes lend themselves to rock climbing Hiking and cycling are also popular in the park While some areas are suitable for camping most of the park lacks basic services and provisions such as drinking water these must be obtained in nearby villages Access to the park requires paying a fee of 20 Mexican pesos per visitor 2 Sierra de organos National Park Filming location EditThe park s scenic landscapes have been used as filming locations by American and Mexican directors especially for western films in the 1950s 1960s and 1970s Some of those films are The Tall Men film These Thousand Hills La Cucaracha 1959 film Geronimo 1962 film Rage 1966 film The War Wagon The Scalphunters Guns for San Sebastian The Undefeated 1969 film Big Jake The Train Robbers Caveman film Revenge 1990 film The Cisco Kid 1994 film Wagons East One Man s HeroSee also EditSombrerete List of national parks of MexicoReferences Edit a b Sierra de organos National Park Management Program PDF National Commission of Protected Natural Areas 2014 Retrieved 17 September 2017 a b Mexico Desconocido Tips viajero Sierra de organos Zacatecas www mexicodesconocido com mx Archived from the original on 3 November 2010 Retrieved 15 January 2022 Diary PDF simec conanp gob mx Retrieved 2019 06 29 Diario Oficial de la Federacion DOF Retrieved 2019 06 29 a b c Archived copy PDF www conanp gob mx Archived from the original PDF on 17 May 2018 Retrieved 15 January 2022 a href Template Cite web html title Template Cite web cite web a CS1 maint archived copy as title link a b c Acta Botanica Mexicana PDF www redalyc org 2003 Retrieved 2019 06 29 External links Edit Wikimedia Commons has media related to Sierra de organos Decree of the Sierra de organos National Park Description of the Sierra de organos Films with Sierra de Organos as a location Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Sierra de organos National Park amp oldid 1109641372, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
