San Ignacio Lagoon is not just home to whales—it is the beating heart of the Vizcaíno Biosphere Reserve, a place where life thrives in all its forms. Along the mangroves, snowy egrets and herons wade gracefully, their reflections dancing on the water. Brown pelicans skim the surface, while osprey circle above, scanning for fish.
This ecosystem is delicately balanced, each species playing its part in the lagoon’s health. The whales, the birds, the mangroves—all connected in ways we are only beginning to understand. Protecting one means protecting them all.
As we pass by a group of cormorants drying their wings in the sun, it’s a quiet reminder that this place is more than just a whale-watching destination. It’s a sanctuary, a refuge, a world worth preserving.
– Scarlett Mayorga, Naturalist
