Valle de los Cirios, Protected desert area in Baja California, Mexico.
The Valle de los Cirios spans 2.5 million hectares between the Pacific Ocean and Gulf of California, featuring granite formations and endemic plants.
The region contains numerous archaeological sites with cave paintings dating back 10,000 years, including the significant Gran Mural style near Cataviña.
Native populations left stone circles and shell middens along the coast, indicating ancient religious gatherings and maritime resource utilization.
Visitors need four-wheel drive vehicles and local guides to navigate the extensive desert trails that connect different sections of the protected area.
The namesake Cirio trees, found exclusively in this region, display distinctive conical trunks reaching heights of 20 meters.
Location: Baja California
GPS coordinates: 30.03000,-115.17000
Latest update: May 13, 2025 19:26
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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