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SUGGESTED RURAL SITES
Bahía de San Luis Gonzaga [ San Luis Gonzaga Bay]
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It was discovered in 1746 by Dominic missionaries; it was constituted as an strategic place of the peninsula for the supplying of goods for building and developing the missions around, such as Santa María de los Ángeles mission, located 12 miles to the west of the bay, as well as Calamajué mission, located at the south of the bay.
The settlement of families at the beaches and the Gulf of Cortés was difficult mainly because of the lack of roads and water. However, the pioneers of Baja California’s development cleverly started small businesses such as lodging, mining and fishing, as well as tourism services. Through the years, these pioneers’ vision and effort have made of this place an important tourist attraction for national and foreign visitors, who look forward to take a rest away from the noisy big cities, to relax and to enjoy the natural beauties of Baja California. |
After driving through an unpaved road departing from federal highway Num. 1 (Transpeninsular), surrounded by a captivating desert full of huge cirios and cardones cactus, and other fascinating cactus plants, unique in the world, you will get to one of the most remote, beautiful and still virgin bays within the State: Bahía de San Luis Gonzaga, which is a natural paradise that keeps its enchantments in the beauty of its views, the richness of its biodiversity and the contrast between the Mar de Cortés and the rustic desert of the peninsula. An earth and sea paradise, full of life and constant action, which may not be missed. |
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Access
There are two access routes by land:
Ensenada : 255 miles to the south of Ensenada by the Carretera Transpeninsular. Take the vicinity road (there is an signal indicating) towards east in Chapala , on a 35 mile trip of unpaved road.
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San Felipe: 75 miles of an unpaved road to the south of San Felipe, passing by Puertecitos (Km 50) and keep on going towards the south until arriving at San Luis Gonzaga.
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By Plane: San Luis Gonzaga has two unpaved air strips for small airplanes.
Activities:
Excellent for sport fishing.
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Swimming under water or snorkeling in the bay and the external part of the island.
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Sea flora and fauna watching.
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Aquatic hunting (sport fishing permit required)
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Practicing kayak, wind surfing and sail-boating.
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Trips on boats by the Islas Encantadas to watch a great variety of birds and wild fauna.
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Visiting the Minas de las Arrastras ruins, the Oasis de la Rinconada and the Palmitas by walking and mountain biking.
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Watching sea fauna such as whales, whale-shark, otters, sea lions, seals, dolphins, killer whales and the bufeos species, among other species.
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Watching the Milky Way.
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