El Cielo Biosphere Reserva - Biosfera El Cielo

El Cielo has been a United Nations recognized Biosphere Reserve since 1987.  El Cielo received its designation in order to conserve the unique biodiversity of the region by integrating conservation plans through local communities living in the area.  

Approximately 40% of El Cielo is on ejido land, including all of the land
along the Gomez Farias-Alta Cima-San José corridor.  People within El Cielo are proud their land is rich in diversity and have a great love and understanding of the natural environment where they live; however living within a Biosphere Reserve has completely changed the way these communities live.  

Most importantly, all of the communities within El Cielo are ejidos, which are legally recognized communally managed areas.  Residents in the communities of El Cielo are extremely proud to let you know this is their land.  
Tourists are required to follow community rules when on their land.  In general, all ejidos require guides for any hiking off the main road or marked trails (only found in Alta Cima).