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Islas del Pacífico de la Península de Baja California


Baja California and Baja California Sur

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About Islas del Pacífico de la Península de Baja California


Islas del Pacífico de la Península de Baja California Biosphere Reserve.  It includes several islands and archipelagoas: Magdalena Bay, Adelaida , San Benito, Cedros, Coronado, Todos Santos, San Martin and San Jeró...

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How to get there?


  • Most important locality

    1. Magdalena Bay Archipelago: Ciudad Constitución 57 Km from Puerto San Carlos and 25 Km from Magdalena Island.
    2. Adelaida Island, San Benito and Cedros Archipelago: Ensenada 430 Km and from Guerrero Negro to Cedros Island 200 Km (by air).
    3. Islands: 16 Km from Tijuana beaches and 15.5 Km from Rosarito (Coronado Archipelago), 17 Km from Ensenada City (Todo Santos Archipelago) 6 Km from the coast of San Quintin (San Martin Island).

  • Airport

    Tijuana International Airport 'General Abelardo L. Rodríguez' - B.C.
    Guerrero Negro Airport - B.C.S. receives flights from Monterrey, Tijuana, Chihuahua, Durango, Hermosillo, Puerto Peñasco, Guaymas, Cd. Obregón, Culiacán and Guadalajara

References and Transportation
  • Ways to get there

    1. Magdalena Bay Archipelago
    From the southern zone, Isla Santo Domingo is accessed by sea in small boats, 11 km from Puerto Adolfo Lópe...

  • Transportation facilities

    Private or rented automobile and with service providers.

  • Mobility within the protected area

    1. Magdalena Bay Archipelago by boat, and over the island in land vehicles. 2. Adelaida Island, San Benito Archipelago and Cedros by sea, by...

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  • Schedules

    Every day of the year, 24 hrs.

    Reserve's office from Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.


  • Entrance fee

    $60.37 MXN


  • Average weather in the area

    Very dry and semi-warm

    In the Magdalena Bay Archipelago there is rainfall in winter and summer, 18-24°C, with total annual precipitation less than 100 mm. The other islands have temperatures between 12.2 and 31.5ºC.



Islas del Pacífico de la Península de Baja California in Mexico
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Activities and recommendations


Activities

Recommendations

  • Visit Magdalena Island from winter to spring, and the other islands from spring to summer.
  • It is recommended to wear a hat, sunglasses, long sleeve shirt and jacket (warm clothing).

Services


Services within the PA

1. Magdalena Bay Archipelago: Palapas, cabins, temporary camps.
2. Adelaida Island, San Benito and Cedros Archipelago: It has trails and...

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Lodging near the PA

1. Magdalena Bay Archipelago: Palapas, Cabins and temporary campsites
2. Adelaida Island, San Benito and Cedros Archipelago: Hotels
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Food service near the PA

Cheap restaurants
Diners
Fast food
Restaurants
Street food


Available services in the nearest locality to the PA

Banks (Most of the localities near the Protected Area are cities)
Pharmacies
Stores
Transportation services

Nearest locality to the PA

1. Magdalena Bay Archipelago: Ciudad Constitución 57 Km from Puerto San Carlos and 25 Km from Magdalena Island.
2. Adelaida Island, San ...

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Admission fee


Protected Area entrance fee

$60.37 MXN Entrance prices per person, per day, as collection of rights.

Senior citizens, pensioned and retired persons, disabled persons, and minors under 12 years of age will be exempt from the payment of fees, whose status will be accredited once they enter the Protected Area, if applicable, with the corresponding valid credential. A 50% discount will be applied to students and teachers with a valid credential, which must be presented upon entering the Protected Area.

More about Islas del Pacífico de la Península de Baja California


Interesting facts

These islands of the Mexican territory contribute significantly to the mega diversity of Mexico, particularly for their extraordinary abunda...

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Attractions

In the Magdalena Bay Archipelago: Mangrove area, coastal dunes, flora and fauna observation, mainly birds and marine mammals, in the marine ...

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Representative species of PA


California Sea Lion (Zalophus californianus), Harbor Seal (Phoca vitulina), Osprey (Pandion haliaetus), Turkey Vulture (Cathartes aura), Per...

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You can see more representative species of Islas del Pacífico de la Península de Baja California on the web site

Go to the Naturalista web site

Visitor regulations


Follow these indications to conserve the Protected Area

1. Contributes to conservation
2. Take care of your natural and cultural heritage
3. Manage your waste responsibly
4. Be carefu...

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Contact


  • PA office address

    1. Magdalena Bay Archipelago: Carretera Cd. Constitución-Puerto San Carlos Km. 58, instalaciones de API B.C.S., Puerto San Carlos, Comondú, B.C.S., México, CP. 23740 2. Adelaida Island, San Benito and Cedros Archipelago: Ruiz Cortines s/n esq. Domingo Carballo, Guerrero Negro, Mulegé, BCS C.P. 23940. 3. Islands: Av. Soto #283, between 2nd and 3rd Street, Col. Obrera, C.P. 22830, Ensenada, B.C., Mexico.

  • Phone

    +52 (613) 136 09 03 +52 (615) 157 28 49 +52 (646) 171 1906

  • Email

    rbip.zn@conanp.gob.mx

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