Hotel Group 1800 in Cuatro Ciénegas Announces Reopening of Río Mezquites After Environmental Closure
Río Mezquites park reopens after sudden environmental shutdown
In a statement, the company confirmed that the Río Mezquites park has been reopened following its recent shutdown by Mexico's Federal Attorney for Environmental Protection (PROFEPA).
The lifting of the closure allows the group to resume operations at its recreational parks, officials said.
To date, PROFEPA has not disclosed the reasons behind the temporary shutdown. Coahuila Governor Manolo Jiménez Salinas had previously warned that closing the park would deal a significant economic blow to the region, particularly during the peak vacation season, as it is a major tourist attraction.
Hotel Group 1800, which manages the recreational areas, added that the reopening will restore full public access to this vital ecosystem in Cuatro Ciénegas.
"We reaffirm our ongoing commitment to legal compliance and environmental preservation—principles that have always guided our actions," the company stated.
The group also expressed gratitude to Governor Jiménez and Coahuila's Environment Secretary, Susana Estens, for their efforts in securing stability for families whose livelihoods depend on economic activity in the Valle de Cuatro Ciénegas, a designated Pueblo Mágico (Magical Town).
Hotel Group 1800 confirmed that all its parks—including Río Mezquites, the Gypsum Dunes, and the Marble Mines—are now fully operational and open to visitors.
The company emphasized its strict adherence to legal and environmental regulations, which it said led to the complete reopening of its facilities.
