Valle de Los Gigantes, Desert park and tourist attraction in Baja California, Mexico
Valle de Los Gigantes contains hundreds of cardon cacti spread across a desert terrain, with specimens reaching heights over 17 meters.
The valley has preserved ancient cardon cacti for centuries, making it a natural museum of desert flora evolution in Baja California.
Local guides share knowledge about the desert ecosystem and the relationship between indigenous communities and these giant cacti.
The park entrance is located 15 kilometers south of San Felipe, with basic facilities including a wooden shelter and portable restroom.
The desert landscape features the densest concentration of cardon cacti in North America, creating natural corridors between these tall plants.
Location: Baja California
GPS coordinates: 30.87759,-114.74069
Latest update: March 4, 2025 18:38
This Mexican peninsula combines deserts, beaches and marine reserves. It contains cave paintings, volcanic areas and colonial buildings. The region includes canyons, mountains and coastal ecosystems. Visitors encounter marine life, historical missions and geological formations.
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