Museo del Desierto, Saltillo: dinosaurs and desert life
Dinosaur skeletons from Coahuila, live desert animals and a garden of cacti in one of northern Mexico’s best museums. Take a Senda bus to Saltillo.
Top things to see and do
Our pick of the places to visit in and around Museo del Desierto:
Dinosaur hall
Origins of the desert
Cactus garden
Live animals
Interactive exhibits
Views of Saltillo
Café and picnic
School holidays
Combine with the center
Best time
All year
How long
2 to 3 hours
Senda to
Saltillo Central Bus Station
Plan your trip to Museo del Desierto
Senda takes you to Saltillo. Search your date, choose your seat and pay online; your e-ticket arrives by email.
Getting to Museo del Desierto with Senda
Senda bus to Saltillo
about 107 a day from Monterrey
From 5 cities
Monterrey, Matehuala, San Luis Potosí, Mexico City
From Monterrey: about 2h 10min
fares from MX$139
How to get to Museo del Desierto by bus
Senda buses arrive at Saltillo Central Bus Station. Departures in the next 30 days, as shown in the booking flow:
- Monterrey: about 107 buses a day, around 2h 10min, from MX$139
- Matehuala: about 5 buses a day, around 4h, from MX$334
- San Luis Potosí: about 3.8 buses a day, around 6h 40min, from MX$566
- Mexico City: about 5.4 buses a day, around 13h 05min, from MX$880
- Monclova: about 7.4 buses a day, around 3h, from MX$330
Schedules and fares change by date and season; search your date to see live times and prices.
The last stretch
The Museo del Desierto is in Saltillo, a short taxi or ride-hailing ride from Saltillo Central Bus Station and from the historic center.
Related guides
Things to do in Saltillo · Saltillo Central Bus Station guide · Monterrey to Saltillo bus
Travel tips
Arrive at the bus station at least 30 minutes before departure with your e-ticket and an official photo ID.
Senda allows up to 2 bags of up to 25 kg each in the hold, plus a small carry-on.
About Museo del Desierto
Coahuila is one of the most important places in Mexico for dinosaur fossils, and the Museo del Desierto shows many of the finds, together with the plants and animals of the Chihuahuan Desert. It is a good day out from Monterrey: Senda runs more than 100 buses a day between Monterrey and Saltillo. Check opening days and ticket prices before you go.