Sierra de Huautla
| Sierra de Huautla Biosphere Reserve | |
|---|---|
IUCN category VI (protected area with sustainable use of natural resources) | |
| Location | Morelos, Mexico |
| Coordinates | 18°27′N 98°59′W / 18.450°N 98.983°W |
| Area | 590.31 km2 (227.92 sq mi) |
| Designation | Biosphere reserve (national and international) |
| Designated | 1999 (national) 2006 (international) |
| Administrator | National Commission of Natural Protected Areas |
The Sierra de Huautla is a mountain range and biosphere reserve in central Mexico. Located in southern Morelos, the Sierra de Huautla is a southern extension of the Trans-Mexican Volcanic Belt range into the Balsas Basin. The dry forests of Sierra are home to a diverse community of animals and plants, and the reserve's outstanding biodiversity is recognized by UNESCO.