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COMPENDIA OF THE MANAGEMENT PLAN
OF THE CABO PULMO NATIONAL PARK
ZONING AND RULES
Editorial Coordinators:
Ricardo A. Juárez Salas and Sergio González Carrillo
Editorial design:
Lucia Lafuente Rodríguez
Collaborators:
Norma Alejandra Sánchez Reyes, Alejandro Torres Mendía, Miguel Ángel Palmeros, Betsabé Luna, Alejandro Castillo,
Marie Sylviane Jaume Schinkel and Carlos Hernández Carreón
Pictures:
Gustavo D. Danemann (front cover, back cover, pages 2,3, 7 and 23)
This document compiles the zoning, permitted and not allowed uses
in the Cabo Pulmo National Park, as well as the rules for touristic and
recreational activities established in its Management Program.
The complete Program is available in the National Park o�ce or in
the following link:
http://www.conanp.gob.mx/que_hacemos/pdf/programas_
manejo/2009%2011%2013%20AVISOCabo%20Pulmo.pdf
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COMPENDIA OF THE MANAGEMENT PLAN
OF THE CABO PULMO NATIONAL PARK
ZONING AND RULES
03
PRESENTATION
MAP OF CABO PULMO NATIONAL PARK
INTRODUCTION
PRESERVATION SUBZONE 1
PRESERVATION SUBZONE 2
SUSTAINABLE USE SUBZONE NATURAL RESOURCES 2
ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS
CONTENTS
PUBLIC USE SUBZONE
CONTACT INFORMATION
APPENDIX
SUSTAINABLE USE SUBZONE NATURAL RESOURCES 1
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Cabo Pulmo encompasses the largest coral reef in the Gulf of California, which is home, both temporary and permanent, to a wide span of marine species. Many of these are subject to some kind of protection under Mexican law.
A Natural Protected Area (NPA) since 1995, it aims to preserve and maintain the ecological processes that depend on the reef. The community, as well as civil society organizations, scholars and the Federal Government, work hand in hand to achieve this goal.
As a result of its outstanding recovery, Cabo Pulmo covers the biggest �sh biomass in the Gulf of California; this situation has granted the Park national and worldwide recognition, as well as several acknowledgements, such as its inclusion in the list of UNES-CO’s Natural World Heritage Sites, it is considered as one of the Islands and Protected Areas in the Gulf of California and its inclu-sion in the RAMSAR Convention on Wetlands.
The National Commission for Protected Natural Areas (CONANP) aims to preserve its natural capital through the e�ective application of its Management Program. This tool was created by members of di�erent sectors and it establishes the strategies, activities and actions to protect, preserve, restore and use sustainably the available resources.
This summary seeks to communicate the regulations of the Management Program in a simple way, with the hope that it makes them easier to follow and therefore improve the compliance of the Park’s users and visitors.
Carlos R. Godínez ReyesCabo Pulmo National Park Director
PRESENTATION
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Preservation 1
Preservation 2Sustainable Use of Natural Resources 1Sustainable Use of Natural Resources 2
Subzones
ZONING
Paved road
Dirt road
Surface runoff
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109°20'W
109°20'W
109°30'W
109°30'W23
°30'
N
23°3
0'N
23°2
0'N
23°2
0'N
X5570 4.52.25
Kilometers
Gulf of California
Municipality ofLos Cabos
BAJA CALIFORNIA SUR
Las Lagunas
Las Tachuelas
Las Barracas
Cabo Pulmo
Los Frailes
Las Piedras Bolas
Cabo Pulmo
Public Use
Punta Arena
Los Morros
El Bajo
Las Tachuelas
Barra No. 5
La Lobera
Arbolitos Beach
Miramar Beach
Las Barracas Beach
Beach of Cabo Pulmo
Frailes Beach
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Limit of Cabo Pulmo National Park
Coral reef
Gulf ofCalifornia
Los Frailes
La Lobera
Frailes Beach
Coral de Frailes
La EsperanzaEl Cantil
Los Manglares
El Rincón
INTRODUCTION
Cabo Pulmo National Park is located o� the coast of the munici-pality of Los Cabos, in Baja California Sur, and it is the only coral reef ecosystem in the Gulf of California, as well as one of the oldest in the East Paci�c. Its purpose is to preserve the reef ecosystem and its related habitats, the ecological processes that take place there and to promote the uses that are compatible with its conservation.
It was decreed as Natural Protected Area on June 6, 1995, as a National Marine Park; later, on June 7, 2000, it was categorized as a National Park. The region it is located in contains a rich biodiversity, a result of the convergence of di�erent biogeographical provinces. As a result, the region is home to several species that vary from invertebrates to �sh, whales, turtles and birds; many of these are subject to some kind of protection under Mexican law.
The Management Program of this NPA was published in 2009 and it was developed under a frame of high consensus. This docu-ment includes the subzoning, the main allowed and forbidden activities and the most relevant regulations applicable in the area, established in the decree and the Management Program.
Get to know the Management Program and follow its regulations. If we all do, we will get to preserve the
richness of the Park for generations to come.
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07
08
ZONING
PRESERVATION SUBZONE
The Park’s total surface is of 7,111 hectares, out of which 99% are maritime and the remaining 1% is made up of the federal land-sea zone.
The following subzones were determined taking into account the need of managing adequately the resources of the Natural Protected Area and their biotic characteristics, as well as the environmental issues and several di�erent activities that take place inside the Park’s polygon:
Preservation SubzoneSustainable Use of Natural Resources SubzonePublic Use Subzone
This subzone makes up around 35% of the Park. It aims to preserve the coral reef and the nesting, feeding and resting sites for protected species such as turtles and sea lions, by regulating the activities to assure they do not cause any ecological imbalance.
It is divided into:
Preservation Subzone 1 (SP1)Preservation Subzone 2 (SP2)
PRESERVATION SUBZONE 1
Symbology
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109°25'W
109°25'W
109°30'W
109°30'W23
°30'
N
23°3
0'N
23°2
5'N
23°2
5'N
X5590 2.51.25
BAJA CALIFORNIA SUR
Las Tachuelas
Las Barracas
Cabo Pulmo
Coral de Frailes
Los Frailes
El Rincón
La Lobera
Punta Cabo Pulmo
Los Morros
El Bajos
Las Tachuelas
Los Manglares
Barra No. 5
La Esperanza
El Cantil
Miramar Beach
Las Barracas Beach
Beach of Cabo Pulmo
Frailes Beach
Arbolitos Beach
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Gulf of California
Kilometers
Los CabosMunicipality
Preservation Subzone 1 Paved road
Dirt road
Surface runoff
Limit of Cabo Pulmo National Park
Coral reef
Aquaculture Boat anchorage
ACTIVITIES NOT PERMITTED
Autonomous diving a Free diving a
Environmental education
Navigating in assigned areas and channels c
ALLOWED ACTIVITIES
Tours in small boats a,b
PRESERVATION SUBZONE 1
Fishing in any modality Bait capturing
It includes the reef barriers and knolls spread all along the maritime zone. These represent a wide range of �ora and fauna. Its surface amounts to 2,555.68 hectares, divided into 3 polygons known as: 1) “Las Tachuelas”, 2) “Los Mangles”, and 3) the reef located o� Cabo Pulmo, as well as the so-called “Los Morros”, “El Bajo”, “La Esperan-za”, among others.
Research, monitoring and collection of scienti�c samples
a Only in the places assigned for that purpose.b Windsurf, kayak, pangas or boats only.c Only boats smaller than 12 ft long overall.
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Preservation Subzone 2
Symbology
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109°24'W109°28'W23
°28'
N
23°2
8'N
0 10.5
109°24'W109°26'W
23°2
4'N
23°2
4'N
Las Tachuelas
BAJA CALIFORNIA SUR
Las Barracas
0 500250Meters
X562
BAJA CALIFORNIA SUR
La LoberaFrailes Beach
Punta Cabo Pulmo
Los Morros
El Bajo
Las Tachuelas
Los Manglares
Arbolitos Beach
Las Barracas Beach
Miramar Beach
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Gulf of California
Gulf of California
Kilometers
PRESERVATION SUBZONE 2
Paved road
Dirt road
Surface runoff
Limit of Cabo Pulmo National Park
Coral reef
Los CabosMunicipality
Los CabosMunicipality
Research, monitoring and collection of scienti�c samples
It includes partially the land zone of the National Park and the sites where sea turtles such as the leatherback (Dermochelys coriacea), olive ridley (Lepidochelys olivacea), and green (Chelonia mydas) lay their eggs. It comprises 52.12 hectares and two polygons: 1) along the border of ZOFEMAT, from “Miramar” beach to “Las Barracas” beach, and 2) the cli� zone, including the federal land-sea zone.
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ALLOWED ACTIVITIES
Aquaculture
Installment of shelters for the �shermen
Building of public or private infrastructurec
ACTIVITIES NOT PERMITTED
Installment of touristic camps a,b
Beach recreation a
PRESERVATION SUBZONE 2
a Unless when sea turtles are laying their eggs.b In the places assigned to that end and in the measure the Park’s Administration allows.c Unless for the ones necessary for the operation and management of the Park’s Administration.
Environmental education
Sustainable Use of Natural Resources 1
SUBZONE OF SUSTAINABLE USE OF NATURAL RESOURCES 1
Symbology
109°25'W
109°25'W
109°30'W
109°30'W23
°30'
N
23°3
0'N
23°2
5'N
23°2
5'N
X5590 2.51.25
Las Barracas
El Rincón
Cabo Pulmo
Las Tachuelas
Coral de Frailes
Los FrailesBAJA
CALIFORNIA SUR
La Lobera
Punta Cabo Pulmo
Los Morros
El Bajos
Las Tachuelas
Los Manglares
Barra No. 5
La Esperanza
El Cantil
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Gulf of California
Kilometers
Municipality ofLos Cabos
Miramar Beach
Las Barracas Beach
Beach of Cabo Pulmo
Frailes Beach
Arbolitos Beach
Paved road
Dirt road
Surface runoff
Limit of Cabo Pulmo National Park
Coral reef
It comprises a surface of 4,557.37 hectares in the maritime subzone of the Park, where it is possible to develop sustainable activities, such as �shing for self-consumption and low-impact tourism. There are resources in this area that are critical for the maintenance of the environmental services and that can be used without harming the ecosystem, modifying the landscape or causing irreversible damage to the elements there present.
ALLOWED ACTIVITIES
AquacultureBuilding of public or private infrastructure d
ACTIVITIES NOT PERMITTED
Free and autonomous diving a
Environmental education
SUSTAINABLE USE OF NATURAL RESOURCES SUBZONE 1
Small boats’ anchorage Tours in small boats a,c
Research, monitoring, and scienti�c samples collection
Fishing for self-consumption b
a Only in the places assigned to that end.b Applicable only to permanent residents of the area, in the sites assigned to that end and by using �shing techniques that do not pose a risk of entanglement in �shing nets for the fauna.c Windsurf, kayak, pangas or boats only.d For the ones necessary for the operation and management of the Park.
Navigation of small boats in the areas and channels established for that purpose
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Los Frailes
BAJA CALIFORNIA SUR
La Lobera
Frailes Beach
Coral de Frailes
109°25'W
109°25'W
109°26'W
109°26'W23
°23'
N
23°2
3'N
23°2
2'N
23°2
2'N
Symbology
X5600 0.50.25
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Sustainable Use of Natural Resources 2
Gulf of California
Kilometers
Municipality ofLos Cabos
SUBZONE OF SUSTAINABLE USE OF NATURAL RESOURCES 2
Paved road
Dirt road
Surface runoff
Limit of Cabo Pulmo National Park
Coral reef
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SUSTAINABLE USE OF NATURAL RESOURCES SUBZONE 2
It covers a surface of 9.40 hectares and consists of the beaches and the federal land-sea zone located to the South of the Park’s polygon. The beaches of this subzone are critical nesting sites for sea turtles, especially the olive ridley. This subzone is �t for the development of sustainable activities that contribute to the welfare of the inhabitants of the local communities, such as low-impact tourism.
ALLOWED ACTIVITIES
Building of public or private infrastructure b
ACTIVITIES NOT PERMITTED
Environmental education
Installment of shelters for the �shermen a
Research, monitoring and scienti�c samples collection
Installment of touristic camps a
Beach recreationFishing for self-consumption b
Sport / recreational �shing
a Only temporarily and in the sites assigned to that end, respecting the densities established by the Park’s authorities.b Unless for the ones necessary for the operation and management of the Park.
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Public Use
SUBZONE OF PUBLIC USE
Symbology
109°25'W
109°25'W
109°26'W
109°26'W23
°26'
N
23°2
6'N
23°2
5'N
23°2
5'N
X5630 500250
Meters
BAJA CALIFORNIA SUR
Cabo Pulmo
El Cantil
La Esperanza
Barra No.5
Punta Cabo Pulmo
Arbolitos Beach
Gulf of California
Municipality ofLos Cabos
Paved road
Dirt road
Surface runoff
Limit of Cabo Pulmo National Park
Coral reef
This subzone covers the beach and the federal land-sea zone along the coastline from Punta Cabo Pulmo to the beach known as Arbolitos. This subzone makes up 0.4% of the Park’s total surface and its beaches, besides having a high touristic value, are important nesting sites for di�erent species of sea turtles spread in the zone.
ALLOWED ACTIVITIES
Aquaculture
ACTIVITIES NOT PERMITTED
Environmental education
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Research, monitoring and scienti�c samples collection
Building of public or private infrastructure a
Beach recreation
Installment of touristic camps b
Installment of shelters for the �shermen
Coast �shing
Bait capturing
Sport /recreational �shing
Fishing for self-consumption
SUBZONE OF PUBLIC USE
a As long as it is harmonic within the landscape and with the previous authorization of environmental impact.b Only temporarily, in the sites assigned to that end and by respecting the densities established by the Park’s authorities.
PRINCIPLE ADMINISTRATIVE RULES
It is mandatory for all the Park’s users to follow the administrative regulations included in the Management Program. The CONANP is responsible for their implementation and tracking, in coordination with the Secretariat of the Navy (SEMAR) and the Federal Procuration for Environmental Protection (PROFEPA).
Users must support the personnel of SEMARNAT, SAGARPA and PROFEPA at all times for them to execute their duties of inspection, monitoring and protection inside the Park, as well as when there are emergencies, contingencies or cleaning situations.
When an irregular situation that could harm the Park’s ecosystems arises, the personnel from PROFEPA and/or CONANP must be noti�ed.
The access of pets without a leash is forbidden; besides, owners are responsible for disposing adequately of the pet’s waste.
The use of motorized vehicles is forbidden within the federal land-sea zone (an accessible 20 meter-wide strip of land next to the beach).
Provision of touristic services.
Shooting pictures, videos or sounds with commercial purposes.
Commercial activities.
Collection of wildlife samples for research or teaching purposes;
Research and monitoring of endangered species;
Public or private infrastructure that requires a permit because of its environmental impact.
GENERAL REGULATIONS
The following activities require an authorization from CONANP:
The following activities require an authorization from SEMARNAT:
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The tourist service providers must have a permit issued by CONANP. They must have the permit at hand when carrying out their activi-ties and show it to the authorities when asked to, as many times as it is necessary. Also, they must:
TOURIST SERVICE PROVIDERS
Make sure their sta� and the visitors hiring their services follow the Management Program, particularly the administrative regulations.
Get a third-party and civil responsibility insurance policy.
Communicate to the users that enter the Park why it is important to preserve it and the rules they must follow during their stay.
Support the authorities when they are in supervision or protec-tion duties, as well as during emergencies and contingencies.
Follow the orders of the Park’s Administration and PROFEPA personnel.
Cover the fees established by applicable Law.
Cover the fees established by applicable Law.
Walk along the established paths only.
Respect the signs and subzones of the Area.
Follow instructions given by the Park’s sta�.
Avoid polluting the Park’s land and water bodies; do not litter and use the trash cans.
Hire services from authorized tourist service providers only.
Litter or leave behind any garbage.
Dig or cut the �ora of the site they are camping in.
Build any permanent camping infrastructure.
Make loud noises that bother other visitors or alter the natural behavior of the wild fauna.
Start �res in places other than the ones established to that end.
The Park’s visitors must:
Users that will be camping in the Park must no:
ALL VISITORS
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Diving schedules are divided into day shift from 6:00 am to 7:00 pm, and the night shift from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm.
In the reef area, users and guides must use life vests when practicing free diving.
During autonomous diving, the only allowed activity is recreational sea life watching, always under the supervision of an authorized Park guide.
Users cannot get any closer than 8 feet (2.5 meters) from the reef or rock formations.
The use of gloves and the carrying of knives during immer-sions are forbidden.
The use of life vests during free diving is mandatory.
Users that intend to dive must take the following dispositions into account:
The maximum number of users per guide in diving activities during the day is established as follows:
8 6
8 8
Maximum number of persons per guide
Free diving Autonomousdiving
The maximum users per guide in diving activities during the night is established as follows:
The use of kayaks must take place only in the established routes and by experienced visitors, who will always be under the supervision of an authorized Park guide. For security reasons, guides cannot be responsible for more than �ve people at once.
Beach recreation activities are restricted from June to February in order to avoid interfering with the sea turtles’ nesting season.
5 3
5 3
Maximum number of people per guide
Free diving Autonomousdiving
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Preservation Subzone 1 (ZPRE1)
Subzone of Sustainable Use of Natural Resources 1 (ZASRN1)
Preservation Subzone 1 (ZPRE1)
Subzone of Sustainable Use of Natural Resources 1 (ZASRN1)
All boats that o�er nautical and recreational services must have a permit issued by CONANP. Also, they should observe the following:
The provision of recreational tourism services can only take place in boats no longer than 26 feet (9 meters) long overall and accommodating no more than 7 passengers.
Bigger boats that enter the Park with the purpose of participating in diving activities must anchor in the places assigned to that end, use smaller boats and hire the services of an authorized Park guide.
Mantain a speed no higher than four knots in the swimming areas and 200 meters away from the buoys.
Boats that have toilet facilities should have wastewater containers.
Anchoring is allowed only in sandy, reef free zones and making sure that the boat is anchored properly to avoid dragging.
BOATS
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IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY CONTACT:
Comisión Nacional de Áreas Naturales ProtegidasNational Commission for Natural Protected AreasEjército Nacional 223, Col. Anáhuac 1a sección, DelegaciónMiguel Hidalgo. Mexico City, C.P. 11320.Phone number. (55) 54 49 70 00http://www.gob.mx/conanp
Dirección Regional Península de Baja California y Pací�co NorteRegional Bureau for the Baja California Peninsula and North Paci�cAvenida Constituyentes s/n, Esq. Bahía Ballenas. Colonia FIDEPAZ,La Paz, B.C.S., C.P. 23097.Phone number (612) 12 84 171
Dirección del Parque Nacional Cabo PulmoAdministration of the Cabo Pulmo National ParkCalle 29 de enero entre 5 de febrero y 16 de septiembre.Phone number (624) 13 00 195
Procuraduría Federal de Protección al AmbienteLocal o�ce of the Federal Procuration for Environmental ProtectionBlvd. Padre Eusebio Kino, s/n, esq. Manuel Encinas, Col. LosOlivos, C.P. 23040, La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico.Phone number. (612)1-22-07-87, ext. 18120https://www.gob.mx/profepa
Estación Naval de Búsqueda y Rescate de la Secretaría de Marina Armada de México. Segunda Región NavalNaval Search, Rescue and Maritime Vigilance Station. Second Naval RegionSegunda Región Naval. Calle Sonora s/n, Col. El Manglito, C.P.23060, La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico.Phone number. (612) 1-22-65-13
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MAIN RULES OF SNORKELING AND SCUBA DIVING
CABO PULMO NATIONAL PARK
30 minutesmaximum snorkeling time
1 guideauthorized by the Park
Biodegradablesunscreenobligatory
6 certifieddiversmaximum per guide
Do notchase, harass orfeed the marine fauna
20 minutesminimum time between scuba diving or snorkeling groups
Do notwear gloves
Do not attractsharks´ attention withsounds or bait
8 feetminimum distancebetween a diver androck or corallineformations, mainlywhen you take photosor video
Do not touchmarine flora and fauna
Kneel in sandy areas and do not make sudden movements during shark watching
Hiretour serviceprovidersauthorized by the Park
MAIN RULES OF SNORKELING AND SCUBA DIVING
CABO PULMO NATIONAL PARK
Life jacketobligatory
8 swimmersmaximum per guide
30 minutesmaximum snorkeling time
Biodegradablesunscreenobligatory
6 certifieddiversmaximum per guide
1 scubadiving guideauthorized by the Park
Pay attentionto the guide´s instructions
Do not use flashduring shark watching
50 minutesmaximum time forscuba diving
8 feetminimum distancebetween a diver androck or corallineformations, mainlywhen you take photosor video
Dive insandy areasfor shark watching
Do not extractliving or dead organisms
1 captainauthorized by the Park