Cardon Cactus Collection

Mexico, Baja California Sur, Mulege, Bahia Concepcion, Cardon Cactus (Pachycereus pringlei)

Boojum tree (Fouquieria columnaris) and Mexican giant cardon (Pachycereus pringlei) amongst rocks in Sonoran Desert, at sunset. Baja California, Mexico. 2017

Mexican giant cardon cactus (Pachycereus pringlei) and Boojum tree (Fouquieria columnaris) in Sonoran Desert, rainbow in background. Catavina, Valle de los Cirios Reserve, Baja California, Mexico

Yellow-footed gull (Larus livens) perched on Mexican giant cardon cactus (Pachycereus pringlei). El Pardito Island, Islands of Gulf of California Protected Area, Sea of Cortez, Mexico. May

Mexican giant cardon cactus (Pachycereus pringlei) with Elephant Rock beyond. Santa Catalina Island, Loreto Bay National Park, Sea of Cortez, Mexico. May

Santa Catalina Island leaf-toed gecko (Phyllodactylus bugastrolepis) in front of Mexican giant cardon cactuses (Pachycereus pringlei)

Cardon Cactus
Mexico; Baja California Sur; El Sargento; Cardon cactus; Pachycereus pringlei;

Hot Water Beach
Mexico; Baja California Sur; El Sargento, Sea of Cortez, Hot Water Beach, historic view of beach in 2008

Green cardon cactus, Sonoran Desert shrubland in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

Mexican giant cardon (Pachycereus pringlei), two young cacti amongst flowering Desert sand verbena (Abronia villosa) during spring super bloom. Northern Baja California, Mexico

A giant Cardon cactus illuminated under a starry night sky, Catavina, Baja Norte, Mexico
A giant Cardon cactus (Pachycereus pringlei) illuminated under a starry night sky; Catavina, Baja Norte, Mexico

Turkey vultures on Cardon cacti, morning warm-up, San Ignacio, Baja California, Mexico, North America

A Mexican giant cardon cactus (Pachycereus pringlei) at sunset on Isla Santa Catalina, Baja California Sur, Mexico, North America

Cardon cactus (Pachycereus pringlei), Isla Catalina, Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez), Baja California, Mexico, North America

Tourists hiking in the desert look up at a large Cardon cactus (Echinopsis atacamensis) the signature plant of the Atacama Desert

Cardon cactus, near Loreto, Baja California, Mexico, North America

Cardon cacti by main road down Baja California, near Loreto, Mexico, North America

Desert Hill covered with Cardon Cacti in Northern Argentina near the town of Humahuaca and the famous Humahuaca Canyon (Quebrada de Humahuaca), Unesco World Heritage Site since 2003

Pre Inca Fortification Called Pucara de Tilcara
Ancient stone walls at Pucara de Tilcara, an ancient fortress built in a pre-Inca period near the small town of Tilcara, along the Humahuaca Canyon, Northern Argentina, Jujuy Province

Pre Inca Fortification Called Pucara de Tilcara
Ancient stone walls at Pucara de Tilcara, an ancient fortress built in a pre-Inca period near the small town of Tilcara, along the Humahuaca Canyon, Northern Argentina, Jujuy Province

Mexico, Baja, Sea of Cortez. Jupiter and Venus and Cardon Cactus at sunset, Isla
Jupiter and Venus and Cardon Cactus at sunset, Isla Carmen camp, Sea of Cortez, Baja, Mexico

Mexico, Baja, Sea of Cortez. Cardon Cactus frame yachts at Agua Verde

North America, Mexico, Sea of Cortez, Baja Cardon cactuses (Pachycereus pringlei) along Conception Bay

Sea kayaker on the Gulf of California at sunrise near Loreto Mexico
Sea kayaker on the Gulf of California at sunrise near Loreto, Mexico

Cardon cactus on the western side of Isla Angel de la Guarda, Gulf of California, Baja California, Mexico, North America

Mexico, Baja California, Catavina, Cardon Cactus at Catvina Rock Garden

Mexico, Baja Peninsula, Sea of Cortez, Isla San Esteban, silhouette of cardon cactus at sunrise

Cardon Cactus, (Pachycereus pringlei), Baja California

Mexico, Baja, Sea of Cortez. Sea Kayakers, white sand beach and Cardon Cactus of Isla Carmen. (MR)

Cardon cacti (Pachycereus pringlei) in a desert. This cactus is native to northwestern Mexico. It is the tallest species of cactus in the world reaching up to 192 centimetres in height

Mexico, Baja, Santa Catalina Island, Sea of Cortez, Cardon Cactus (Pachycereus pringlei)

Stormy light on Isla Carmen in the Gulf of California near Loreto Mexico

Mexico, Baja del Norte, Catavina Desert National Reserve. Cardon cactus

San Esteban spiny-tailed iguana (Ctenosaura conspicuosa), an endemic iguana found only on Isla San Esteban in the Gulf
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Adult osprey (Pandion haliaetus) on cardon cactus on Isla Angel de la Guarda in the upper Gulf of California
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San Esteban spiny-tailed iguana (Ctenosaura conspicuosa), an endemic iguana found only on Isla San Esteban in the Gulf
Michael Nolan / SpecialistStock

Sunrise over cardon cactus with gulls from Isla San Esteban in the midriff region of Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez)
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Silhouettes of Cardon cactus and Adam's Tree (Fouquieria diguetii). Sunset in the Vizcaino Desert
FG-ec-001 Sunset silhouettes of Cardon cactus and Adam's Tree (Fouquieria diguetii) Vizcaino Desert, west of the village of San Ignacio, Baja California South

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"Discover the Majestic Cardon Cactus: A Symbol of Mexico's Baja California Sur" Immerse yourself in the breathtaking landscapes of Mulege, Bahia Concepcion, and El Pardito Island as you encounter the magnificent Mexican giant cardon cactus (Pachycereus pringlei). Standing tall against the backdrop of the Islands of Gulf of California Protected Area, these towering cacti create a mesmerizing sight. Witness nature's harmony as a Yellow-footed gull (Larus livens) gracefully perches on a Mexican giant cardon cactus, showcasing the symbiotic relationship between wildlife and plants. Explore Santa Catalina Island in Loreto Bay National Park and marvel at leaf-toed geckos (Phyllodactylus bugastrolepis) basking in front of these majestic giants. In May, be enchanted by the vibrant blooms adorning these desert dwellers. Delicate flowers emerge from their spiky exteriors, adding bursts of color to Loreto Bay National Park. Admire Elephant Rock beyond Santa Catalina Island while being surrounded by Mexican giant cardon cactuses that seem to guard this natural wonder. Venture further into Cabo San Lucas and witness green cardon cacti thriving amidst Sonoran Desert shrubland. Experience tranquility as you spot two young cacti amongst flowering deserts—a testament to life's resilience even in harsh environments. The allure doesn't end there; explore Hot Water Beach where Cardon Cactus stands proudly alongside Boojum trees (Fouquieria columnaris), creating an enchanting landscape unique to this region. These extraordinary sights are a reminder of Mexico's rich biodiversity and its commitment to preserving its natural wonders. Embark on an unforgettable journey through Mexico's Baja California Sur and immerse yourself in awe-inspiring vistas adorned with Cardon Cactus—the epitome of strength, beauty, and the spirit of this remarkable land.