Geological volcanic formations with craters, dunes, oasis and beaches, and the diversity of plant associations determine its special landscape.

[3] One of the most important economic activities in the transition areas is the existence of international enterprises (maquiladoras), in San Luis Río Colorado, which engage 5,880 people living in the urban villages.

A volcanic system, known as Santa Clara is the main part of the landscape, including three peaks; Pinacate, Carnegie and Medio.

Located in the coastal zone are flats, beaches and dune systems, granite sierras and the volcanic shield communities.

Birdlife is well represented with at least 80 species of land and aquatic birds, both resident and migratory, characterizing the area with high diversity.