Mexico Not only is it one of the countries with the greatest cultural wealth in the world, it is also considered one of the megadiverse nations due to the multiple ecosystems with which it has in its territoryAn example of this is the El Vizcaíno Biosphere Reserve, World Heritage Site and whale sanctuary.
Located in the northwest of the country, in the municipality of Mulegé, in Baja California Sur. The Biscayan It consists of 2 million 546 thousand 790 hectares, This is one of the largest protected areas in Mexico.
This extensive reserve is divided into three areas:
The Vizcaíno helped prevent the extinction of the gray whale
Without a doubt the greatest attraction of this nature reserve is the El Vizcaíno Whale SanctuaryIts importance is such that it is the most important place in the world to protect the gray whale population.
It is worth mentioning that it is in This region is where gray whales breed and mate.or, fundamental stages of the biological cycle of these mammals.
This cycle occurs specifically in two coastal lagoons, Laguna Ojo de Liebre and Laguna San Ignacio, which were vital to the reproduction of the eastern subpopulation of the North Pacific gray whale, which was once in danger of extinction due to the relentless commercial hunting of this species.
The website of the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH)explains that there are multiple factors why these lagoons are an important region for gray whales, as they have depth, temperature, nutrients and salinity, ideal elements for mating, birth and breeding.
What can you do in El Vizcaíno?
In Vizcaíno, not only the gray whale is protected, but also botanical and animal species that have even developed into endemic species live there.
Among its many tourist activities you can enjoy:
In addition, you will be able to see incredible phenomena such as:
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Whale migration (December-April).
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Seabird migration (December-March).
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Presence of Peninsular Pronghorn (all year round).
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Sea turtle feeding area (Chelonia mydas) (all year round)
Other natural attractions include:
- Volcano
- Saw
- Ravines
- Cañadas
- Cannons
- Dunes
- Islands
- Reefs
- Bays
- Beaches
- Lakes
- Lagoons
- Emblematic species (whale, bighorn sheep, peninsular pronghorn, birds).
It is worth mentioning that the reserve has hotels and cabins for lodging, and there is also the possibility of camping.
Finally, from the December 11, 1993 is part of the list of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) as Natural World Heritage Site.