Whale Sanctuary of El Vizcaino World Heritage Site

Official name

Whale Sanctuary of El Vizcaino | UNESCO

Country

Mexico | Map

Continent

North America

Location

Basse Californie Sud, Municipality of Mulege
27.7922° Lat, -114.2277° Lon | Map

Code

554

Time Zone

America/Mexico_City (CST, -0600)

Current Time

Category

Natural

Description

Inscribed 1993. Located in the central part of the peninsula of Baja California, the sanctuary contains some exceptionally interesting ecosystems. The coastal lagoons of Ojo de Liebre and San Ignacio are important reproduction and wintering sites for the grey whale, harbour seal, California sea lion, northern elephant-seal and blue whale. The lagoons are also home to four species of the endangered marine turtle.