Enjoy a wonderful road trip of about 105 Km. from the south of Cataviña, continuing via the Tranpeninsular Highway Num. 1, and you will see that once the highway turns southeast at the Parador Punta Prieta towards the Sea of Cortés for 69 more Km., we find a world full of diversity and life, which contrasts with a desert that seems to be untouched despite the years gone bye. It is a place where dawns are emphasized with spectacular colors and nights show a clearly starred sky. One of the most beautiful bays of Mexico, which is protected by several coastal islands headed by the Ángel de la Guarda island. This amazing bay is recognized by its rich diversity of sea flora and fauna; it is the favorite place of water sports lovers, naturalists, eco-tourists and those who just like to relax and enjoy nature’s beauties next  to the
Sea of Cortés.

What to do

• Camping
• Kayaking
• Diving
• Windsurfing
• Mountain biking
• Nature watching
• Camping

How to get there

Departing from Cataviña, go south by the Transpeninsular Highway Num. 1 for 105 Km. until you get to the Parador Punta Prieta, then head due east for 69 more Km. until you hit Bahía de los Ángeles. 

Equipment needed

If camping, you need to take the necessary equipment, tents, chairs, coolers, gas stove, etc. Likewise, if you like snorkeling or diving, remember to bring enough equipment.

Services

In Bahía de los Ángeles there are dozens of camping and trailer sites along the whole bay. In addition, there are some rustic hotels and motels, shops, internet, commerce, sport fishing, and eco-tourist guide services, gas stations, a community museum and restaurants. We should mention that, due to the location of this community, water and electrical services are highly appreciated resources, so you should not consider inhabitants strange because of their capability to adapt to such issue.

You should not miss

EL MUSEO "NATURALEZA Y CULTURA" [“NATURE AND CULTURE” MUSEUM]

In this museum, you will find a botanical garden, historical photography, and a display of regional mining and sea devices. Likewise, you may also find a small bookstore, a souvenir shop, and an environmental community center. It is open Monday thru Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

There also is a Centro Regional de Investigación Pesquera [Regional of Fishing Research Center] where you can learn about the preservation project of the fascinating sea turtles, as well as getting pictures taken with them.