Activities in Cuatro Ciénegas
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Río Los Mezquites
Just before the Poza Azul visitors center there’s a turnoff on the left for Río Los Mezquites. Follow the rough track for 2km past salinas (salt flats) until you see a sublime stretch of slow-flowing blue water. Swimming here with the fish and turtles amid the desert landscape is a surreal, revitalizing experience. There’s an overabundance of palapas (thatched shelters) for shade, plus toilets and barbecue spots. It’s usually deserted during the week but it’s popular with families on weekends. Camping, which is free after paying the entrance fee, is sometimes permitted. Ask the entrance attendant.
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Poza La Becerra
Poza La Becerra was the busiest and most developed (bathrooms, showers, snack shop) recreational facility. At the time of research, the facility was temporarily closed due to a dispute between a local politician and the owner. It’s supposedly slated to open sometime in the winter of 2010. The water temperature here is a balmy, constant 32°C, but there are cooler areas where springs feed the pools.
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Sertuco
Sertuco rents two-person kayaks (Monday to Friday half-day M$300, Saturday and Sunday per hour M$130) at Río Los Mezquites; it’s best to arrange this beforehand or at the office in town.
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Bodegas Ferriño
Bodegas Ferriño is 1km north of the Plaza de las Culturas along Carranza, pressed its first grapes in 1860.
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Vinos Vitali
Staff at the neighboring Vinos Vitali will gladly show you around their little operation.
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