San Quintín’s natural protected areas are perfect places for nature lovers.
In this bay we protect the Punta Mazo Nature Reserve and the Monte Ceniza Nature Reserve, both certified by the federal government as Areas Voluntarily Destined for Conservation.
In these nature reserves you can go camping, kayaking, surfing, spend the day at the beach, trail running, mountain cycling, take pictures and so much more!
Come and visit these natural attractions in Baja California!
Punta Mazo Nature Reserve
The nature reserve is located between 40 and 50 minutes from the Transpeninsular Highway and a few kilometers south of La Chorera, in San Quintin.
- No entrance fee for daytime visitors.
- Please register online prior to your visit.
- Make a reservation for camping one week in advance (fee required).
- Enjoy this place responsibly and please follow the code of conduct.
Monte Ceniza Nature Reserve
Located 30 minutes from the Transpeninsular Highway, the nature reserve is next to San Quintin’s oyster fields, right in the center is an extinct volcano and a trail.
- No entrance fee for daytime visitors.
- Please register online prior to your visit.
- Enjoy this place responsibly and please follow the code of conduct.
COVID-19 information for visitors
We’re currently following the measures by the state government to help prevent the spread of COVID-19; therefore, an entrance protocol will be implemented to guarantee the health and well-being of visitor and park rangers.
- Please use a face mask when entering and leaving the nature reserve.
- Temperature checks will be performed to visitors upon entry to the nature reserve.
- Please keep at least 6 feet of distance between you and others. Stay single file if needed.
- Share the trail and respect the personal space of others.
- Wash your hands regularly and use a 70% alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
- Stay at home if you have the following symptoms: fever, headache, sneezing, cough, and shortness of breath.
- Only groups of 7 people or less are allowed, and avoid crowded areas.
- Avoid direct contact with others and shaking hand.
- Cover your nose and mouth when you sneeze and cough with the inside of your elbow.
Contact us
For more information, please contact Vitza Cabrera at turismo@terrapeninsular.org