5 parks and reserves
Baja California Sur has 5 parks and reserves with their own page on Puebloteca, near the Pueblos Mágicos of Loreto, Santa Rosalía, and Todos Santos. The closest to a pueblo is Isla del Carmen, 18 km from Loreto; the farthest out is Laguna San Ignacio, 104 km from Santa Rosalía.
Parks and reserves are best on weekdays and early in the day. Bring water, and check the opening hours, since some close one day a week.
Best months, when most of these towns are dry with comfortable afternoons: Jan, Apr, May, Nov.
The Nature Parks 5
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Isla del Carmen · Nature reserve · 18 km from Loreto
The bay's largest island, with quiet coves and the ruins of an old salt works at Bahía Salinas. -
Parque Nacional Bahía de Loreto · Nature reserve · 24 km from Loreto
The marine national park right off Loreto's malecón: five desert islands, whales in winter and clear water for snorkeling and kayaking. -
Isla Danzante · Nature reserve · 27 km from Loreto
A small, rugged island off Puerto Escondido, loved by kayakers for its sheltered coves and good snorkeling. -
Sierra de la Laguna · Nature reserve · 30 km from Todos Santos
A biosphere reserve of pine and oak forest high above the desert; a steep trail from near El Pescadero climbs to its mountain meadow. -
Laguna San Ignacio · Nature reserve · 104 km from Santa Rosalía
A Pacific lagoon where gray whales give birth each winter and often swim right up to the small boats.
On the map
Distances are in a straight line; roads add about a third.
Where to stay
The Pueblos Mágicos these places are closest to, each with hotels, food and getting-there notes.
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