Discover Montserrat Island

Montserrat Island, also known as Monserrat Island, is an uninhabited island that forms part of the Loreto Bay National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is located approximately 37 km southeast of Loreto, Baja California Sur, and 15 km east of the Baja California Peninsula.

🌊 Features:

  • It has an approximate area of ​​19 km².
  • Its terrain is mountainous and arid, typical of the Sonoran Desert.
  • It is surrounded by clear waters, ideal for diving, snorkeling and observing marine life.
  • There is no permanent population, only regulated scientific or ecotourism visits.

🌴 Ecosystem and biodiversity:

  • It is home to seabirds, endemic reptiles and a great marine diversity.
  • Its surroundings are home to dolphins, sea lions, and various species of fish and coral.

Importance

  • It is part of the UNESCO World Natural Heritage, within the group of islands and protected areas of the Gulf of California.
  • It is preserved in a virtually untouched state, making it a site of high ecological value.