Guerrero Negro Saltworks
Home to the world's largest saltworks, the Guerrero Negro Saltworks is one of Baja California Sur's most extraordinary industrial and natural landscapes. Stretching across vast evaporation ponds within the Ojo de Liebre Lagoon complex, the site produces millions of tons of sea salt each year while sharing the landscape with one of the world's most important ecosystems for migratory birds and gray whales. Guided tours offer visitors a fascinating look at the salt harvesting process and the remarkable scale of this unique operation.
Location
Guerrero Negro, Mulegé Municipality, Baja California Sur, within the Ojo de Liebre Lagoon complex.
Municipality
Mulegé Municipality
Nearest community:
- Guerrero Negro
Activities
- Guided saltworks tours
- Photography
- Birdwatching
- Wildlife observation
- Industrial tourism
- Visit Ojo de Liebre Lagoon
- Gray whale watching (seasonal)
- Nature photography
Travel time
- San Ignacio to Guerrero Negro Saltworks: approximately 2 hr 15 min
- Santa Rosalía to Guerrero Negro Saltworks: approximately 2 hr 45 min
- Loreto to Guerrero Negro Saltworks: approximately 6 hr
- La Paz to Guerrero Negro Saltworks: approximately 8 hr 45 min
How to get there
By Land
Drive along Federal Highway 1 to Guerrero Negro, then follow the access road to the Exportadora de Sal facilities, located adjacent to Ojo de Liebre Lagoon.
By Air
Fly into Loreto, then continue by rental car or private transportation.
Flights / Nearest airports
Primary Gateway
Loreto International Airport (LTO)
Approximately 15 min from the Saltworks.
The closest airport to the destination, offering domestic and regional air service.
Alternative Gateway
Manuel Márquez de León International Airport (LAP) – La Paz
Approximately 5 hr 45 min from the Saltworks.
Offers domestic flights and seasonal international service from the United States and Canada.
