There is a town named Vicente Guerrero over 400 km (248 miles) north in Baja. It was during this era that Captain Charles Melville Scammon discovered a prolific gray whale breeding lagoon; it became a choice hunting ground for American and European whalers. Although locally known as "Laguna Ojo de Liebre" ("eye of the jackrabbit"), this lagoon became known to English-speaking whale watchers and boaters from around the world as "Scammon's Lagoon." Since the 20th century, a whale-watching industry has developed around the whales in the lagoon. Due to familiarity with humans, the whales that come to this lagoon are particularly known for their willingness to approach the whale-watching boats; sometimes the whales (especially the newborns) allow themselves to be petted by observers. The town is on Federal Highway 1. Demographics Notable residents Julio César González (1976-2012), professional boxer See also El Vizcaíno Biosphere Reserve References 2010 census tables: INEGI: Instituto Nacional de Estadística, Geografia e Informática External links The World’s Largest Salt Works Is in Guerrero Negro Guerrero Negro Site Exportadora de Sal Guerrero Negro - What's In A Name? Populated places in Baja California Sur