Archipiélago de Revillagigedo

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Archipiélago de Revillagigedo: A Remote Pacific Treasure

The Archipiélago de Revillagigedo, inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2016, stands as a testament to the extraordinary biodiversity found within its remote Pacific Ocean location. Comprising four volcanic islands—San Benedicto, Socorro, Roca Partida, and Clarión—the archipelago lies approximately 458 kilometers south and southwest of Cabo San Lucas, the southern tip of the Baja California Peninsula, and 698 to 1,092 kilometers west of Manzanillo. Historically linked to the Mexican state of Colima, these islands are now under Mexican federal property and jurisdiction.

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UNESCO Description of the World Heritage Site

Located in the eastern Pacific Ocean, this archipelago is made up of four remote islands and their surrounding waters: San Benedicto, Socorro, Roca Partida and Clarión. This archipelago is part of a submerged mountain range, with the four islands representing the peaks of volcanoes emerging above sea level. The islands provide critical habitat for a range of wildlife and are of particular importance for seabirds. The surrounding waters have a remarkable abundance of large pelagic species, such as manta rays, whales, dolphins and sharks. 

Encyclopedia Record: Revillagigedo Islands

The Revillagigedo Islands or Revillagigedo Archipelago are a group of four volcanic islands in the Pacific Ocean, known for their unique ecosystem. They lie approximately 458 kilometres (285 mi) from Socorro Island south and southwest of Cabo San Lucas, the southern tip of the Baja California Peninsula, and 698 to 1,092 kilometres west of Manzanillo. Historically linked to the Mexican state of Colima, to which they were granted in 1861 to establish a penal colony, the islands are under Mexican federal property and jurisdiction.

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