padre kino

12th Annual “Caminos de Kino” to recall steps of Padre Kino at Pinacate

In recalling the footsteps of Jesuit priest Padre Francisco Eusebio Kino through this region more than 200 years ago, the 12th “Caminatas de Kino” journey is scheduled to take place March 17th – 18th at the Pinacate Biosphere Reserve.  Organizers note this year’s trip will explore new sites, and also include talks about the life […]

8th Annual Kino Caminata to honor one of its founders

The 8th annual “Por los caminos de Kino” hike through the Pinacate, rescheduled for April 12th – 13th, will include the posthumous honoring of Mr. Roque Celaya Zazueta. This year’s “Caminata” will include visits to the Emilia tank and Cono Rojo crater, as well as the opportunity to scale to the peak. The traditional Kino […]

8th Caminos de Kino Hike

The City of Puerto Peñasco, through the Office on Citizens’ Affairs along with the Pinacate and Grand Desert of Altar Biosphere Reserve, extend an invitation to the 8th hike “Por los Caminos de Kino” – in honor of Padre Kino’s exploration of the area. March 29 – 30, 2014 * Camping is optional March 29  […]

VI Padre Kino Pinacate Trek 3/31

6th Padre Kino Trek through the Pinacate Reserve and Desert of Altar March 31st & April 1st Informes / Information:  fgodinez@conanp.gob.mx   pinacate@conanp.gob.mx     Tel:  638 105 8030 March 31 9 – 11 a.m. Registration at Biological Station of Pinacate  Km 51 Sonoyta-Puerto Penasco highway; set up camp 12 p.m. Welcome and explanation of activities and logistics by […]