

	Baja coast Captain Jacques Yves Cousteau once referred to the Sea of Cortez as the "World's Aquaruim" and the "Galapagos of North America". Its biological marine diversity has no comparison, and almost all major oceanographic processes that occurr in the planet's oceans are present in this place. The site contains 39% of the world’s total number of species of marine mammals and a third of the world’s species of marine cetaceans. Baja's pacific coast is home to the whale sanctuary of "El Vizcaino" According to the UNESCO, "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" Traveling back into Baja's History, Archaeological studies in the region trace back a californian culture of unknown name that lived in the region nearly 10,000 years ago. This culture left us with a glimpse at their ancient customs through the rock paintings of Sierra de San Francisco, these abstract art peices whisper the history of a culture with deep respect for the natural elements that sustained their every day life. The region became known to the western culture thanks to Francisco de Ulloa, one of Cortez's expert sailors. Francisco was the first person known for sailing through what is known today as the Bahia Magdalena. During the months from January - March, local fishermen communities work in this region as tourist guides, since various tours depart to see the world's second largest mammal, the Grey Whale. Some further interesting points can be seen in the map below Interested in visiting this place? Send us through our request from* what you would like to do and we will get back to you with our offer*. Mexico Tours \| Yucatan Tours \| Mexico Group Travel \|Riviera Maya Tours \| Mexico Pacific Coast Tours \| Baja California Tours \|Mexico Travel \|	Loreto Los Cabos El Vizcaino
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Baja coast

Captain Jacques Yves Cousteau once referred to the Sea of Cortez as the "World's Aquaruim" and the "Galapagos of North America". Its biological marine diversity has no comparison, and almost all major oceanographic processes that occurr in the planet's oceans are present in this place. The site contains 39% of the world’s total number of species of marine mammals and a third of the world’s species of marine cetaceans.

Baja's pacific coast is home to the whale sanctuary of "El Vizcaino" According to the UNESCO, "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"

Traveling back into Baja's History, Archaeological studies in the region trace back a californian culture of unknown name that lived in the region nearly 10,000 years ago. This culture left us with a glimpse at their ancient customs through the rock paintings of Sierra de San Francisco, these abstract art peices whisper the history of a culture with deep respect for the natural elements that sustained their every day life.

The region became known to the western culture thanks to Francisco de Ulloa, one of Cortez's expert sailors. Francisco was the first person known for sailing through what is known today as the Bahia Magdalena. During the months from January - March, local fishermen communities work in this region as tourist guides, since various tours depart to see the world's second largest mammal, the Grey Whale.

Some further interesting points can be seen in the map below

Interested in visiting this place?

Send us through our request from what you would like to do and we will get back to you with our offer.

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El Vizcaino