Mexico

San Lorenzo Marine Archipelago National Park, located on San Lorenzo Island, is part of an archipelago in the Gulf of California off the eastern coast of Baja California. The area is protected due to its importance as a habitat for several endangered species.

San Miguel de Allende and the Sanctuary of Jesús Nazareno de Atotonilco weave a compelling narrative reflecting the intricate threads of Mexico's past, cultural diversity, and the enduring legacy of architectural brilliance. The city stands as a living canvas, portraying the vibrant hues of Mexican history and cultural identity. At the same time, the Sanctuary unfolds as a masterpiece, illustrating the artistic intricacies and historical significance that contribute to the captivating story of this region.

In the language of the Mayan peoples who once inhabited this region, Sian Ka'an means 'Origin of the Sky.' Located on the east coast of the Yucatán Peninsula, this Biosphere Reserve contains tropical forests, mangroves and marshes, and a large marine section intersected by a barrier reef.

The Sierra de Álamos - Río Cuchujaqui Biosphere Reserve, in the Mexican State of Sonora, hosts extraordinary biological wealth and an abundance of critical species. Vegetation ranges from tropical deciduous forests to Sierra Madre evergreen forests.

The Sierra de Huautla is a mountain range in south-central Mexico. The Sierra de Huautla Biosphere Reserve is located in the Balsas River basin. Its rough topology contains a broad representation of ecosystems constituting a rich reservoir of species endemic to Mexico.

The Sierra de Manantlán Biosphere Reserve is situated at the transition of the Nearctic and Neotropical biogeographic realms and encompasses parts of the Sierra Madre del Sur. Biologically diverse, it is considered one of the most important protected areas in the western part of Mexico.

Nestled within the rugged Peninsular Ranges of northwestern Mexico, the Sierra de San Pedro Mártir National Park stands as a remarkable natural oasis, an actual "sky island" where unique and endemic species thrive amidst the arid landscapes of the Baja California Peninsula. This national park is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts, offering diverse natural wonders, from snow-capped peaks to verdant pine forests and granite rock formations.

The Sierra del Carmen is the northernmost section of the eastern Sierra Madre range in Mexico, a sky island with ridges and peaks that rise from the base of the Chihuahuan Desert. The Maderas del Carmen Biosphere Reserve protects part of the Sierra del Carmen.

The Sierra Gorda Biosphere Reserve is located in Queretaro in northern Mexico. Its strategic biogeographical position between the Arctic Neotropical and Mesoamerican Mountain regions makes Sierra Gorda one of Mexico's most ecologically rich and diverse places.

The Sierra La Laguna Biosphere Reserve comprises dry forests within the Sierra de la Laguna mountain range in Mexico's Baja California Peninsula. It is the most critical reproduction site for the primary hummingbird species of Mexico and Latin America.