Sierra La Laguna Biosphere Reserve

We are located in one of the most fascinating points of the Mexican Republic, which transports us to coexist with the beauty of two intertwined landscapes in the most harmonious way we can imagine. The connection of the desert with the mountains highlights the beauty of the Baja California Sur Peninsula.

The Sierra La Laguna Biosphere Reserve is a protected natural area and the lung of this entire region. It brings beauty and diversity of animal and plant species and is one of the most visited tourist attractions. It was declared a Reserve on June 6, 1994. It has an area of 1124 km2 and truly amazing biodiversity.

It is a region constituted by being the only forest in the State. Here, we can find mainly pine and oak forests among various plants. It is the primary source of water collection in the southern portion of the peninsula. It represents a true oasis for birds, both permanently inhabiting and migratory.

This mountain range is one of the regions of the peninsula with the most incredible diversity of endemism species, which is why there are unique ecosystems, leaving a great natural wealth before the eyes of the world, being a refuge for wildlife, and responsible for maintaining the ecological balance.

Many times, when we think about Baja California Sur, the paradisiacal beaches that this region has always come to mind, and yes, they are lovely for anyone who visits them, since depending on where you are located, you can find very quiet beaches that They look like natural swimming pools to beaches with incredible waves for surfing and doing different water sports. However, the State of Baja California Sur hides great treasures within this mountain range. Its extensive vegetation makes it incredibly beautiful in all seasons of the year and protects archaeological remains that capture the impressive history of these lands.

The tops of the hills reach 3090 meters above sea level; the so-called La Encantada or Picacho del Diablo is the highest, or the San Antonio hill, which has a height of 2080  mbsl. Many adventurers and trekking lovers venture into this reserve to reach its peaks and appreciate the immensity of its beauty; from there, you can see both the Pacific Ocean and the Sea of Cortez.

One of the most important roles that the Sierra de la Laguna plays is being mainly responsible for collecting water, which permanently feeds the aquifers where many points of significant populations are fed.

According to the National Information System on Biodiversity of the National Commission for the Knowledge and Use of Biodiversity, also known as CONABIO, more than 2,025 species of plants and animals live in this mountain range, of which 63 are in some risk category.

Some of the most representative species of fauna in the reserve are deer, coyote, black-tailed hare, puma, gray fox, birds such as the buzzard, hawks, owls, hummingbirds, and the majestic golden eagle without forgetting reptiles such as snakes. , iguanas, etc.

The great variety of natural spaces that exist within the State of Baja California Sur show how lucky we are to be able to explore not only the beautiful beaches but also its pools with fresh water, its hot springs, the canyons with incredible waterfalls, trails that They take us to discover the beauty of its mountains, oases, and mangroves. We should not forget the wonderful people we find in the different ranches, and many of them welcome tourists and locals to provide them with warm attention and taste the exquisite typical South Californian cuisine.

When you visit our beautiful destination, we want to show you this and other natural paradises. Discover with LIFESTYLE this paradise that will leave you in love.
Our specialists can provide you with all the details you need to explore these natural spaces responsibly and carefully. You will be explaining and putting at your disposal everything you need to make your vacation full of adventure and adrenaline.

LIFESTYLE always invites you to follow the guidelines that local people follow; all recommendations are necessary to help protect this reserve.

• Respect the flora and fauna without interfering with their food and rest.
• Do not leave waste in nature; take all the garbage you generate with you.
• Do not carry out activities that could put the environment at risk, such as bonfires or cutting down trees.

We are here so that you can rely on the professionalism of our work team, who will provide you with the best services they can offer in Los Cabos.

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