Barranca de Metztitlán
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Barranca de Metztitlán is a biosphere reserve in the Mexican state of Hidalgo. It is protected for its dramatic scenery of steep cliffs and deep winding canyons, and its distinctive flora and fauna.
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Barranca de Metztitlán Biosphere Reserve | |
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Peña del Aire near Huasca de Ocampo, Hidalgo | |
Location | Hidalgo, Mexico |
Coordinates | 20°40′N 98°52′W[1] |
Area | 960.43 km2 (370.82 sq mi) |
Designation | UNESCO-MAB Biosphere Reserve |
Designated | 2006 |
Administrator | National Commission of Natural Protected Areas |
Website | https://simec.conanp.gob.mx/ficha.php?anp=9®=7 |
Official name | Laguna de Metztitlán |
Designated | 2 February 2004 |
Reference no. | 1934[1] |
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