Sierra de la Laguna Imposes Tourism Controls to Protect Vital Water Source
The Sierra de la Laguna Biosphere Reserve, which supplies water to 90% of La Paz and Los Cabos, exceeded its ecological limits with over 60,000 visitors in 2025. In response, environmental authorities are establishing new tourism controls to protect its fragile resources. The reserve's current management plan is outdated, prompting urgent calls to address the strain on local infrastructure.
<p>Sierra de la Laguna Biosphere Reserve exceeded ecological limits with over 60,000 visitors in 2025, prompting officials to establish tourism controls in the Baja California Sur protected area.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://gringogazette.com/2026/06/15/the-sierra-de-la-laguna-faces-new-challenges/">The Sierra de la Laguna Faces New Challenges</a> first appeared on <a href="https://gringogazette.com">Gringo Gazette</a>.</p> <p>Before becoming a major tourist attraction, the Sierra de la Lagu...