French: Sanctuaire de baleines d'El Vizcaino
The Whale Sanctuary of El Vizcaino is a World Heritage site in Mexico defined by the UNESCO in 1993 and definitely a recommended natural sightseeing location.
It is on position 544 (218, 653) in our monthly survey..

"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."
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