We could see the Riu hotel from the trailhead before we disappeared into the forest.
Our friend Judy and David our guide
A forest of trees interspersed with cacti
Some trees had information tags usually re medicinal properties.
Epiphyte on cactus
Termite nest
This is a natural trail no plantings
Land crab holes
Sino cactus. Sinoloa is named for this cacti
Sino growing amongst trees
Tasajo
Bird nest
Black vulture at top of viewing tower
A very small lizard
They were repairing the bird blind after some damage
A small deer inhabits this forest
Iguana
Climbing upwards into larger trees and cacti
Ocelot tracks in a damp stream bed
Termite nest in Cactus
Into grassland
Out to the cliffs along the ocean
We could see fish swimming in clear water below
The large "tree" is actually a huge tree-like cacti
I don't think I could have put my arms around it
More huge cacti
We eventually came out on the street and made our way back to the RV park. We saw many birds and insects which we did not get photos of. David had a bird book with him and showed us which ones we were looking at. He was also recording the sitings and told us he walks the trails several times a day.
We went to Walmart and ended the day with refreshments in the shade. We have met several couples we know from La Penita who are also travelling. We are staying another day in Mazatlan maybe even longer.
1 comment:
Looks like a great spot! We have friends who winter in Mazatlan every year. We are currently awaiting the 3rd onset of winter since we have had snow on the ground twice before this. Wednesday the bottom will drop out of the thermometer as we head for an over night of -20C. I guess we have to admit winter has come to stay. Stay warm!
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