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The World’s 100 Best Museums

Museo del Desierto

Saltillo, Mexico

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST MUSEUMS WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 78 2026
Museo del Desierto

Natural history museum in Saltillo about the deserts of Coahuila, from geology and dinosaurs to the first human settlements. The route ends at a small zoo with snakes, a bison and other desert animals.

Highlights

  • Dinosaur skeletons and animatronics
  • Mineral collection
  • Small zoo with snakes

Good to know

  • Allow two to three hours
  • Guides cost extra
  • Paid parking on site

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