Bodies of Water of Mexico

Baja California is an arid peninsula in northwestern Mexico. It is bounded north by the United States, east by the Gulf of California, and south and west by the Pacific Ocean. It is separated from the mainland by the Gulf of California, also known as the Sea of Cortez or Vermilion Sea.

The Gulf of Mexico is a testament to the intricate geological processes that have shaped our planet over millions of years. Spanning approximately 1,550,000 square kilometers (600,000 square miles), this oceanic rift basin and marginal sea of the Atlantic Ocean hold a wealth of natural wonders and ecological significance within its depths. The US Gulf Coast borders the Gulf in the north, Mexico and the Yucatán Peninsula border it to the southwest and south, and Cuba to the southeast.

The Isthmus of Tehuantepec is an isthmus in southern Mexico between the Bay of Campeche and the Gulf of Mexico to the north and the Gulf of Tehuantepec on the Pacific Ocean to the south. It represents the shortest distance between the Gulf of Mexico and the Pacific Ocean.

The Marismas Nacionales Lagoon System is a significant coastal wetland located on the Pacific coast of northwest Mexico and a substantial and crucial mangrove ecosystem. The Marismas Nacionales–San Blas mangrove ecoregion is renowned for its rich biodiversity and ecological significance.

The Río Bravo, known as the Rio Grande in the United States, emerges as a formidable force of nature, carving its path through the rugged terrain of the North American Southwest. This iconic river ranks fifth-longest in North America and 20th-longest globally, weaving through a myriad of landscapes and cultures. The river forms the natural boundary between Mexico and the United States in its lower reaches.

The Lerma River is a significant watercourse within the intricate network of Mexico's waterways, known for its length and crucial role in the Lerma-Chapala basin. Originating near Toluca, this river meanders through diverse landscapes, traversing the states of Mexico, Queretaro, Michoacán, and Guanajuato before emptying into Lake Chapala. The river ranks as the country's second-longest, shaping the ecosystems and livelihoods of millions of people along its course.