LOCATION

The Ruta del Jefe festival occurs entirely within Cuenca Los Ojos’ protected areas

Cuenca Los Ojos means the Watershed of the Springs and is a U.S. non-profit [501(c)(3)] that works with its Mexican counterpart, Cuenca de Los Ojos A.C. (Civil Association) (collectively “CLO”), to manage the restoration and protection of 120,000 acres (49,000-ha) in the Sky Islands of Sonora, Mexico. 

Located directly along the United States-Mexico border, CLO stewards the unique desert wetlands, open grasslands, and soaring mountains of the Madrean Archipelago. They are restoring and rewilding these once-degraded ranch lands by repairing waterways and reviving the natural processes of herbivory, predation, pollination, fire, carbon sequestration, and nutrient cycling. Today, CLO is home again to jaguars, ocelots, black bears, beavers, and other threatened and endangered species.

Cuenca Los Ojos is located:

  • Agua Prieta, Sonora, Mexico:

    • one hour and twenty minutes AWAY

  • Tucson, AZ:

    • three hours and forty-five minutes AWAY

  • Las Cruces, New Mexico:

    • three hours and forty-five minutes away

  • Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua Mexico:

    • four hours and fifteen minutes Away

  • Hermosillo, Sonora Mexico

    • six hours away

 

Land Acknowledgement

The Ruta del Jefe gathering will occur on the unceded ancestral lands of the Ópata and N'dee/N'nee/Ndé. We acknowledge them as the first peoples of these lands in which we have the privilege to visit, learn from, ride in, and share community.

Cuenca Los Ojos’

Support for Ruta del Jefe

Cuenca Los Ojos offers a perfect backdrop for Ruta del Jefe due to its natural beauty, cultural significance, and challenging terrain. Hosting this event in Mexico showcases the region's unique attributes, fosters community engagement, promotes responsible tourism, and brings economic benefits. It's a win-win scenario for Cuenca Los Ojos and Ruta del Jefe, creating a lasting and mutually beneficial partnership.