World Heritage Identification Number: 554
World Heritage since: 1993
Category: Natural Heritage
Transboundary Heritage: No
Endangered Heritage: No
Country: 🇲🇽 Mexico
Continent: Americas
UNESCO World Region: Latin America and the Caribbean
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El Vizcaíno Biosphere Reserve: A Haven for Marine Life
The El Vizcaíno Biosphere Reserve, situated in the heart of the Baja California Peninsula, serves as a significant haven for a diverse array of marine life. Inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1993, this expansive reserve spans over 24,930 square miles, making it the largest wildlife refuge in Mexico. It shares its border with the northern edge of the Valle de los Cirios Protected Area of Flora and Fauna.
More to come…UNESCO Description of the World Heritage Site
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.
Encyclopedia Record: El Vizcaíno Biosphere Reserve
The El Vizcaíno Biosphere Reserve, created in 1988, is located in Mulegé Municipality in northern Baja California Sur, at the center of the Baja California Peninsula between the Pacific Ocean and the Gulf of California. With an area of over 24,930 km2 (9,630 sq mi)), it is the largest wildlife refuge in Mexico and borders the northern edge of the Valle de los Cirios Protected Area of Flora and Fauna.Additional Site Details
Area: 369,631 hectares
Coordinates: 27.79222 , -114.22778
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