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With a surface of 630 km2, the National Park ‘Sierra
de San Pedro Mártir’, is the most remarkable of the Baja
California peninsula.
Its fascinating pine grove overwhelms the visitor, who, in turn, will
be surprised by the sharp granite formations of the park. These
represent a real challenge for climbers, in special the famous
Devil’s Peak, a summit reaching 3,078 meters high.
What is most attractive in San Pedro Mártir is the astronomical
observatory located on top of Devil’s Peak. It is from 1971,
when the first telescopes were built; nevertheless, it was not
officially inaugurated until 1979. It is formed by three domes, one is
white and blue, the second is red and the last is white.The red tower
has the biggest telescope of Mexico, with 2.12 meters of diameter in
its lens, and 3 tons of weight.
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Location
State of Baja California
Norte, 763 kilometers north of La Paz, and 928
kilometers north of Cape San Lucas.
When to go
Recommended from April to September.
Attractions
National Astronomical Observatory. Devil’s Peak.
How to get there
By car from Mexicali via highway 5. From Tijuana and Ensenada via
highway 3, and then take highway 5 to the south.
Activities
Photography, walking, astronomical observation, wildlife watching,
climbing.
Services
Camping |
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