Visit the Nature Reserves

San Quintín’s natural protected areas are perfect places for nature lovers, come and visit the Punta Mazo Nature Reserve and the Monte Ceniza Nature Reserve, both certified by the federal government.

Here you can enjoy many outdoor activites: camping, kayaking, spending the day at the beach, trail running, mountain cycling, surfing, and so much more!

Punta Mazo Nature Reserve

Explore this nature reserve located between 40 and 50 minutes from the Transpeninsular Highway and a few kilometers south of La Chorera, in San Quintin.

• Admission is free for daytime visitors.
• Lodging options (please book at least 2 weeks in advance):
  • Camp on the beach
  • Rent a cabin

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.

• Admission is free for daytime visitors.

Recreate responsibly

Help us protect the nature reserve by following the principles of Leave No Trace, they are a useful and practical guide for anyone to enjoy nature and outdoor activities responsibly.

• Plan ahead and prepare.
• Travel on durable surfaces.
• Dispose of water properly.
• Leave what you find.
• Minimize campfire impacts.
• Respect wildlife.
• Be considerate of other visitors.

Contact us

For more information, please contact us at turismo@terrapeninsular.org