The Revillagigedo Archipelago, also known as The
Revillagigedo Islands, are a group of four volcanic islands in the Pacific
Ocean, known for their unique ecosystem. Due to
its ecological richness and extraordinary biodiversity the Archipalego is to be declared a
World Heritage Site.
Located 390 kilometers southwest of Los Cabos, the islands
cover a total of 161.81 square kilometers. And from east to west they are San
Benedict, Socorro, Roca Partida and Clarion.
The incredible variety of fauna, terrestrial and marine life
attracts nature tourists from all over the world. The islands are especially popular
with divers and San Benedicto is home to one of the most important colonies of
giant mantas on the planet.
As a protected area with many endangered species the islands
are not inhabited. Tourists tend to head to Cabo and make organized trips from
there.
Being granted World Heritage Status now places
the islands more firmly on the world’s ecological map.
Diver with giant Manta, San Benedcito