Protected Areas in Mexico

The Sierra de Álamos - Río Cuchujaqui Biosphere Reserve is located in the Mexican State of Sonora. From the tropical deciduous forest to the Sierra Madre evergreen forest, the reserve hosts an abundance of key species and extraordinary biological wealth.

The Sierra de Huautla Biosphere Reserve is located in the Balsas River Basin. Its rough topology varies from 2,297 to 7,349 ft above sea level and contains a wide representation of ecosystems that constitute a rich reservoir of species endemic to Mexico.

The Sierra de Manantlán Biosphere Reserve is considered one of the most important protected areas in the western part of Mexico due to its rich natural resources and environmental role in the region. Very diverse biologically, it provides a safe water source for more than 430,000 inhabitants.

Sierra de San Pedro Mártir National Park encompasses dramatic terrain on the Baja Peninsula. Located within the Peninsular Ranges System, It is known for its pine and cypress trees, granite rock formations and snow-capped mountains in the winter.

The Sierra del Carmen is the northernmost section of the eastern Sierra Madre range, a so-called "sky island" with ridges and peaks that rise from the base of the Chihuahuan Desert. Part of the Sierra del Carmen is protected within the Maderas del Carmen Biosphere Reserve.

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

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

Sumidero Canyon is located in the state of Chiapas, in southern Mexico. The Grijalva River runs through the canyon, cutting spectacular walls which exhibit numerous small caves, rock formations and waterfalls. The canyon is surrounded by the Sumidero Canyon National Park.

The Tehuacán-Cuicatlán Biosphere Reserve is located in southeastern Mexico amid a complex system of mountain ranges and valleys within the Sierra Madre del Sur. Due to its endemic species, endangered species and rare floristic species, the site is an IUCN world biodiversity hotspot.

The Veracruz Coral Reef System comprises flats, islands and reefs that are located in the Gulf of Mexico on the inner part of the continental shelf. The area harbors resident, transitory and migrant fish, operating as a barrier against waves and storms.