Las Tres Vírgenes
Volcán Las Tres Vírgenes
Three connected volcanoes beside Highway 1, with the main peak at about 1,940 metres above sea level, among the highest active volcanoes in southern Baja California.
The Las Tres Vírgenes volcanic group lies about 35 kilometres east of town. Highway 1 cuts through the lava plains at the foot of the mountains, where black lava flows and giant cacti line the way. Climbing the main peak requires a local guide and takes about 8 to 10 hours round trip. From the summit you can see both the desert on the Pacific side and the Sea of Cortez. The mountains are part of the El Vizcaíno Biosphere Reserve, home to bighorn sheep, and a geothermal power plant sits nearby. You can also stop at the roadside viewpoint for photos without climbing.
Opening hours
All day (guide required for hiking)
Nearby sights
- San Ignacio Oasis
- Museo de las Pinturas Rupestres de San Ignacio
- Mission San Ignacio Kadakaamán
- Rock Paintings of the Sierra de San Francisco
- Cueva del Ratón
- San Ignacio Lagoon