Landscapes and nature of Baja California

This natural reserve covers 2.5 million hectares. It contains Boojum trees, various cactus species and desert animals.

This coastal formation contains a natural depression in the rocks. Sea lions use the rocks by the Pacific as resting spots.

The rock art shows humans and animals in red and black paint. The paintings date back to 7,000 years ago.

The coastal area contains glowing microorganisms in the water. Whale sharks visit the bay between June and November.

This rocky formation in the Gulf of California serves as a nesting site for marine birds and hosts sea lion populations near the water.

The canyon features mineral water pools at constant temperature of 40°C, flowing between granite walls in this desert region.

Dominican missionaries built this stone structure in 1705 near a water source. The original walls and foundation display period construction methods.

This geological formation resembles a skull from several viewing positions. The rock contains cave systems with ancient indigenous art on the walls.

This coastal settlement stands on an undeveloped shoreline, where fishing boats anchor near small houses facing the Sea of Cortez.

This coastal wetland extends over 8 kilometers, hosting migratory birds, fish nurseries and native plant species in its salt marshes.

These prehistoric paintings on granite boulders depict human figures, animals and geometric patterns in red, black and white colors.

This coastal mountain formed by volcanic activity rises 480 meters above sea level with black basalt cliffs descending to the shore.

Marine blowhole formation with periodic water eruptions reaching 30 meters high due to air pressure in underwater caves.

Natural canyon with a 15-meter waterfall forming a swimming pool at its base, surrounded by granite rock formations.

UNESCO protected island with white sand beaches, red rock cliffs and abundant sea lions colonies in the Sea of Cortez.

Fishing village with natural thermal pools reaching 40°C along the rocky shore of the Sea of Cortez.

The island of volcanic origin is a marine protected area. White sharks regularly congregate in the waters near the coast.

A sand strip connects the beach to an offshore island at low tide. The seawater reaches comfortable swimming temperatures.

The lagoon is a winter zone for gray whales. From December to April females birth and raise their young here.

The mountain area displays typical desert vegetation and rock formations. Mountain springs feed several natural water basins year round.

The mountain range extends 140 kilometers north to south with pine forests at higher elevations and desert vegetation below.

The desert valley contains cardon cacti that grow up to 18 meters tall and live for several centuries in this protected area.

The marine reserve contains a 20,000-year-old coral reef system with over 800 marine species and 5 types of sea turtles.

This granite rock formation stands 80 meters high at the junction of the Pacific Ocean and the Sea of Cortez.

The granite mountains contain Mexico's main astronomical research center. Pine and oak forests shelter bighorn sheep, mule deer and mountain lions.

The canyon features natural rock pools and seasonal waterfalls. Desert vegetation grows along the steep walls of this geological formation.

This volcanic complex consists of three stratovolcanoes reaching 2000 meters in altitude. The surrounding area contains geothermal energy plants.

The cave walls display red and black prehistoric paintings dating back 7500 years. Archaeological evidence indicates long term human occupation.

The coastline extends through several bays on the Sea of Cortez. Small islands dot the clear waters between the sand beaches.

The former silver mine from the 19th century features a metallurgy museum. The old industrial chimneys remain standing.

The volcano rises from the Sea of Cortez. The beaches consist of black sand, and sea lions inhabit the coral reefs.