Natural Areas

Los Cabos is home to unique biodiversity that deserves admiration and protection. Our commitment to the environment is reflected in the Protected Natural Areas and Ramsar Sites, spaces of great ecological value that safeguard essential habitats for the region’s flora and fauna.

From coastal wetlands to majestic desert landscapes, these places are a testament to the natural richness that distinguishes Los Cabos as a sustainable and responsible destination.

Sierra de la Laguna Biosphere Reserve

Located in the municipalities of La Paz and Los Cabos, the Sierra de la Laguna was declared a Biosphere Reserve on June 6, 1994. It is considered a “vegetation island” within the arid environment characteristic of the Baja California Peninsula. This Protected Natural Area is highly significant for its unique ecosystems and its role as a recharge zone for aquifers. It features diverse vegetation types, including scrubland, tropical deciduous forest, riparian or gallery forest, oak forest, pine-oak forest, and grasslands.

San José del Cabo Estuary State Ecological Reserve

The San José del Cabo Estuary is a natural icon that has provided environmental benefits and services to generations. Since the arrival of the Spanish, this body of water has played a fundamental role in the historical development of the southern part of the Baja California Peninsula. On October 8, 1993, the estuary was declared a State Ecological Reserve under the category of Ecological Conservation Zone. On February 2, 2008, World Wetlands Day, it was designated as a Ramsar Site, recognizing its international hydrological importance, especially as a habitat for birds. It is also considered an Important Bird Conservation Area (AICAS) in Mexico.

Cabo San Lucas Flora and Fauna Protection Area

This protected area, located in the municipality of Los Cabos, was designated on August 9, 1973. The decree followed studies on the marine geology of the peninsula, supported by the legendary Jacques-Yves Cousteau and other Mexican organizations. The reserve aims to protect the southern portion of the Gulf of California and conserve its resources, with an emphasis on endemic species, those under special protection by Mexican law, and those threatened or endangered, as well as species of current and potential economic importance.

Cabo Pulmo National Park

The coral reef in Cabo Pulmo Bay is one of the few reef systems in the Eastern Pacific and the only one in the Gulf of California or Sea of Cortez. Due to its ecological significance, it was declared a Protected Natural Area on June 6, 1995. On July 14, 2005, UNESCO inscribed the Islands and Protected Areas of the Gulf of California on the list of World Natural Heritage Sites. Cabo Pulmo has become a global example of marine conservation, with community involvement driving a truly sustainable tourism development model.