The world’s largest gray whale nursery is located in the hypersaline lagoons of Baja California Sur; where mammals migrate 10,000 kilometres to give birth; the surrounding desert is a stark landscape of 15-metre cardon cacti and laterite-red earth; board a small panga boat at 8 am when the water is glass-calm; wait for the tactile ritual of a mother whale lifting her calf to the surface.
About El Vizcaíno Biosphere Reserve
The world’s largest gray whale nursery is located in the hypersaline lagoons of Baja California Sur; where mammals migrate 10,000 kilometres to give birth; the surrounding desert is a stark landscape of 15-metre cardon cacti and laterite-red earth; board a small panga boat at 8 am when the water is glass-calm; wait for the tactile ritual of a mother whale lifting her calf to the surface.
El Vizcaíno Biosphere Reserve, Mexico
Why Visit
El Vizcaíno Biosphere Reserve is one of Mexico's defining sites — a place that rewards every visitor differently.
Insider Tips
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El Vizcaíno Biosphere Reserve is best explored on foot — take your time and soak in the atmosphere.
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Visit at different times of day for a completely different perspective.
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Combine your visit with nearby attractions to make the most of your time in Mexico.
