The «Mexico freezer» is located at the top of the majestic Sierra Madre Occidental. In the state of Durango, is the picturesque municipality of Guanaceví, home of the most cold town in our country: The rosilla. Located at 2,728 meters above sea level, this daily corner experiences extremely low temperatures and creates a unique climate challenge.
With less than two hundred inhabitants, The rosilla is witness to the courage of those who choose to live in such a freezing environment. Many do not resist extreme temperatures, which has led to the population being select and dedicated.
This space has gained renown thanks to dazzling postcards that capture the essence of this placewhere snow becomes the protagonist of landscapes of overwhelming beauty.
Why is it known as the «freezer of Mexico»?
This picturesque town has won such nickname thanks to a climate episode that marked it in history. In 2006, La Rosilla registered an amazing minimum temperature of -21.5 degrees Celsius, What positioned her as the second coldest town in Mexico, according to Conagua data.
This extreme climate phenomenon can be attributed to its peculiar geographical location. The rosilla is not directed towards the sea, but rather towards the center of the countrywhich contributes to its coldest environment. Factors such as latitude, orography and amount of sunlight play a crucial role so that this corner is a true climatic phenomenon.
At any time the sun rises in this town?
Although it may seem a peculiar question, the rosilla does experience moments of sunlight, although in a distinctive way. This town is characterized by having short summers, which extend between three and four months. These cover from June 21 to September 22.