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Intercultural Center for the Study of Desert and Oceans

Intercultural Center for the Study of Desert and Oceans Review

The northern Gulf area forms an impressive desert-coast ecosystem, and scientists conduct research programs at the Intercultural Center for the Study of Desert and Oceans (known as CEDO, its acronym in Spanish), about 3 km (2 mi) east of town on Fremont Boulevard in the Fraccionamiento Las Conchas neighborhood. You can take an English-language tour of the facility to learn about the ecology of the area and its history, or just pick up a tide calendar (useful if you're planning beach activities) or field guide from the gift shop. Talks and nature outings—including tide-pool walks, Pinacate volcano excursions, and kayaking expeditions of area estuaries—are on offer.

    Contact Information

  • Address: Turn onto Blvd. Fremont at municipal building and follow signs for Las Conchas Beach and CEDO, Puerto Peñasco, Sonora, 83550
  • Phone: 638/382-0113; 520/320-5473 in U.S.
  • Cost: Free natural history talks Tues. and Sat., donation for eco-tours
  • Hours: Mon.--Sat. 9--5, Sun. 10--2; tours Tues. at 2, Sat. at 4
  • Website: www.cedointercultural.org
  • Location: Puerto Peñasco

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