Sierra de San Pedro Mártir National Park

Sierra de San Pedro Mártir National Park is one of 70 national parks in Mexico. It covers 729 km² (72,911 ha) — about the size of New York City, making it the #6 largest national park in Mexico (0.4% of the country's national park area).

History and protection

The park was established in 1947, 79 years ago — the first national parks in Mexico date back to 1917. It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.

Visiting Sierra de San Pedro Mártir National Park

The closest airport is General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport (MXL), about 193 km away — around 4 h 11 min by car; alternatively Yuma International Airport / Marine Corps Air Station Yuma (YUM, 212 km). Other national parks within reach include Constitution 1857 National Park (50 km²), Joshua Tree National Park (3,196 km²) and San Lorenzo Marine Archipelago National Park (504 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.