San Pedro Martir
About San Pedro Martir
San Pedro Mártir is a national park located in the Sierra de San Pedro Mártir mountain range in Baja California. Known for its stunning natural beauty, the park features dense forests, rugged peaks, and clear skies, making it a popular spot for hiking, camping, and wildlife watching. The park is home to the highest peak in Baja California, Picacho del Diablo, and the National Astronomical Observatory, one of the most important observatories in Mexico due to the area’s excellent stargazing conditions. San Pedro Mártir is also a sanctuary for species like the California condor, making it a must-visit for nature and adventure enthusiasts.
Recommended Camping Spots
Parque Nacional Sierra de San Pedro Mártir
You can head straight to the reception to check in at the park. You’re going to enjoy incredible natural landscapes, and there are bathrooms in some areas. Take precautions as there are no shops, restaurants, gas stations, or mechanic services near the park.
What to do?
Hiking
In this natural paradise, you can find chaparral forests, pinyon pines, and mixed conifer woodlands. It’s home to iconic species like the mountain lion, bobcat, bighorn sheep, badger, and fox.
Observatory
During the summer, you can see the Milky Way in all its glory, especially its center. Additionally, at the observatory site, the rainy season begins, sometimes bringing thunderstorms that provide water to the flora, fauna, and residents of the mountains.
