Progress of the Coastal Lagoons Study Project
By Héctor Sánchez and Daniel Olguín Coastal Lagoons is a binational project, so far 40 researchers and students from 13 institutions from both from Mexico and the United States are actively collaborating, as well as community members from La Chorera, in San Quintin, and the Estero de Punta Banda, in Ensenada.
200 Kilos of Trash Collected in Chapala Wetland
On February 5, we held the cleanup day at the Chapala Wetland, more than 40 people participated, as well as local companies and groups.
Nearly 200 Kilos of Litter Collected During Beach Cleanup
More than 100 volunteers helped remove 199 kilos of litter from two wetlands and one beach at San Quintin. This cleanup took place on September 24, 2022.
Working Together to Protect the Natural Areas of San Quintin
Baja California has an extensive territory full of natural wonders, one of them are the wetlands of San Quintin Bay, which besides being a place rich in flora and fauna, also has blue carbon. With that in mind, the Secretary of Environment and Sustainable Development together with Terra Peninsular organized a tour to the wetlands […]
Plastic-free San Quintin
A few months ago we asked for your support to vote for a project we were competing in. We received many votes, but we didn’t win. After that, a second vote was held among the members of the European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA) and they decided to fund our project! This is great news! This […]
How Many Nature Reserves Are in San Quintin?
By Antonieta Valenzuela Baja California is a unique place where you can find a variety of landscapes: sandy beaches, mountains, pine forests, wetlands, matorral, agaves, volcanoes and amazing sunsets. Due to urban growth, these natural areas are more vulnerable; the habitats of thousands of plants and animals are in danger of being destroyed. Our mission […]
Art exhibition: Travesía
For centuries art has been a tool that has helped us to know and understand the natural world. Before cameras existed, explorers and painters showed us the nature that surrounded them through drawings, painting and other disciplines. The collective exhibition Travesia (journey in English) seeks to share the source of inspiration that nature provides. It’s […]
New Project to Study Coastal Lagoons in Ensenada and San Quintin
By Antonieta Valenzuela Through joint work between organizations, universities and research centers from Mexico and the United States, a project is being carried out in Ensenada and San Quintin to study the Estero de Punta Banda, in Ensenada, and San Quintin Bay.
Endangered Dudleyas
By Mirna Borrego and Antonieta Valenzuela Did you know that some plants depend on the rich soil of the volcanic valley of San Quintin to survive? These are highly protected endemisms that you can only find in the nature reserves, and others belong exclusively to the San Quintin dunes. One of these plants is the […]
10 Things To Do in San Quintin
Por Antonieta Valenzuela y Vitza Cabrera Discover the natural attractions that San Quintin offers: beaches, dunes, wetlands, volcanoes and nature reserves where endangered wildlife is protected. Visiting the wetlands. Walking the Monte Ceniza trail. Visiting the oyster fields. Taking photos at the Mirador Valle Volcanico. Eating at La Chorera. Taking photos of the sunset on […]