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Sand sledding El Arenal CMDX

Sandboarding in Mexico City

El Arenal is a unique sandboarding spot in Mexico City, located within the borders of a large urban area rather than in a desert. The “dune” is actually a hill made of volcanic ashes from the nearby volcano Xitle, and the sand granules are dark and porous, making the experience similar to volcano boarding.

The Sonoran Desert is home to the world's largest cactus, the Saguaro cactus

10 Most Interesting Facts About the Sonoran Desert

Explore the Sonoran desert, North America’s largest desert: home to the world’s tallest cacti, unique wildlife, healing hot springs, history-rich ghost towns, and more.