Rio Laja Canyon Hike || Sociedad Audubon de México, A.C.

Rio Laja Canyon Hike

Saturday, March 2nd, 2019.

Sociedad Audubon de México, A.C., Calzada de la Aurora 30.

Predominately flat terrain. Optional short uphill hike to the top of an overlook.

Limited to 16. 

To reserve your place, email your name, phone number and the number of people joining you to audubondemexico@gmail.com.   Please refer to the name of the hike in the subject line.

On this hike along the Rio Laja below the Allende Dam, we will experience beautiful canyon scenery and a rich, humid ecosystem, which has helped nurture a ancient Sabino tree (the national tree of Mexico) that some claim to be one of the oldest trees in the country. It’s girth of nearly 20 meters makes it something to marvel over.   Along the trail we will also visit a former Indio chapel site, a 19th century chapel that is still in use and an ex-hacienda; adding a cultural dimension to our exploration, that will be brought to life through Arturo’s descriptive stories.

PAYMENT:  To secure your space, please make payment on or before February 25.  Deliver to Audubon box at La Conexion, #30 Calzada de la Aurora.  Please write Audubon de Mexico on your envelope and ask the clerk to provide you with a receipt.  Hours and map to the La Conexion office here.

MEET UP at 8:45 am in front of La Comer.  We will carpool to the starting place, so if you can provide a car to help with transportation, please let us know.

COST:  Members:  550 pesos   Non-Members:  650 pesos  Includes transportation back to the hike starting point and our cars.

WHAT TO WEAR AND BRING:  Hiking boots or sturdy closed-toe shoes (a must), layered clothing, hat, sunscreen, binoculars, camera, water, and lunch or snacks.