The Comondu region is located in the central area of Baja California Sur. The nearest international airports are located in Loreto and La Paz.
This municipality owes its popularity mainly to the gray whale watching in Magdalena Bay during the winter months.
In this article we will tour Comondu and its most outstanding experiences.
1. Magdalena Bay Whale Watching
Magdalena Bay is recognized worldwide as a natural refuge especially for the gray whale. Every year during the winter months (mid JAN – mid MAR), thousands of gray whales migrate from Alaska to this quiet bay to give birth.
It is possible to do gray whale watching in Magdalena Bay from three ports, Puerto Adolfo Mateos, Puerto San Carlos and Puerto Chale. Explore Magdalena Bay Wildlife Map
2. San José de Comondú Mission
Located in the oasis of the town of San José de Comondú, the mission of the same name was estalished by the Jesuit Fathers Juan María de Salvatierra, Juan de Ugarte, an Julián Mayorga in 1708. The construction of the church was begun by the Austrian Jesuit Franz Inama in 1705, and comprised a large structure of three naves. It was abandoned in 1827, and early in this century was largely demolished to construct a school. In 1972-1973 the Instituto Nacional de Antropología e Historia carried out restoration, particulary of the vaulted central roof and details on the stone walls. Visit San José de Comondú Mission
3. La Purisima
La Purisima was founded by the Jesuits in the 18th century, by the missionary Francisco María Piccolo and five years later it would be under the charge of the priest Nicolás Tamaral, who was the driving force behind the creation of orchards. Today these orchards produce grapes for wine, figs, oranges, beans and dates. It is located on the Transpeninsular Highway No. 1, 2 hours from Ciudad Constitución. It has beautiful landscapes, a quiet spring, palm trees and abundant trees. Its tranquil springs are ideal for kayaking and paddleboaring. In the cemetery of La Purisima there are tombs of more than 300 years old, as a curious fact, its inhabitants used to live more than 100 years. Surrounded by hills, where El Pilon stands out, the Jesuit fathers saw in its figure the Virgin Mary, for them this was a divine message that indicated that they should build the mission in this place. Explore La Purisima Map
4. Basaltic Prisms
La Purisima was founded by the Jesuits in the 18th century, by the missionary Francisco María Piccolo and five years later it would be under the charge of the priest Nicolás Tamaral, who was the driving force behind the creation of orchards. Today these orchards produce grapes for wine, figs, oranges, beans and dates. It is located on the Transpeninsular Highway No. 1, 2 hours from Ciudad Constitución. It has beautiful landscapes, a quiet spring, palm trees and abundant trees. Its tranquil springs are ideal for kayaking and paddleboaring. In the cemetery of La Purisima there are tombs of more than 300 years old, as a curious fact, its inhabitants used to live more than 100 years. Surrounded by hills, where El Pilon stands out, the Jesuit fathers saw in its figure the Virgin Mary, for them this was a divine message that indicated that they should build the mission in this place. Visit BasalticPrisms
5. San Juanico Beach Surfing (Scorpion Bay)
San Juanico Bay, also known as Scorpion Bay (Scorpion Bay), is one of the most frequented destinations by surfers, on the shores of this small town you can find the longest wave in the world, in addition to the situation The geographical location of its coast is conducive to surfing for all kinds of learners, from amateurs to the most expert. San Juanico Surfing
6. Magdalena Island
Magdalena island is a long and narrow sand barrier 80 km long located off the west coast of Baja California Sur, near Magdalena Bay. The island is ideal for hiking, kayaking and bird watching, and is the perfect place to enjoy nature. The island has glamping type lodging services. Explore Magdalena Island
7. Magdalena Bay Kayaking
One of the largest dune and mangrove estuary systems along the Pacific coast awaits your explorations. The bay side behind Bahía Santa Maria stretches for more than 12 miles and offers sheltered kayaking and endless vistas, birding, marine life, sun and sand. Magdalena Bay Kayaking
9. Marlin Swimming Magdalena Bay
70 miles of mangrove channels and estuary systems create perfect conditions for light tackle, shallow line fishing near camp. Year-round mangrove channel fishing includes spotted bay bass, broomtail grouper, corvina, halibut, pompano, snappers, sierra, black snook, palometa amarilla, and many other species. Bring your catch back to the restaurant and have it prepared the same day. The bay is also excellent for clamming and fresh crabs, caught in crab pots. Marlin Swimming Magdalena Bay
9. Magdalena Bay Fishing
70 miles of mangrove channels and estuary systems create perfect conditions for light tackle, shallow line fishing near camp. Year-round mangrove channel fishing includes spotted bay bass, broomtail grouper, corvina, halibut, pompano, snappers, sierra, black snook, palometa amarilla, and many other species. Bring your catch back to the restaurant and have it prepared the same day. The bay is also excellent for clamming and fresh crabs, caught in crab pots. Explore Comondu fishing spots map
10. Magdalena Bay Bird Watching
Even though most of the visitors of the Magdalena Bay come to see the amazing gray whales, there’s also other type of explorers that come to this destination seeking to explore the great diversity of birds that fly in the amazingly blue sky of the bay. This is an activity that you can perform the 365 days of the year. Due to the fact that three different ecosystems are combined in here, such as the mangrove forest, dunes and mountains, this is the perfect spot for having a great array of bird life throughout the year. The diversity is such that the BirdLife International Association has called this place an Important Area for Birds Conservation. During your long strolls you will be able to watch beautiful examples of fishing eagles, different sorts of migratory birds, white ibis, blue heron or hawks just to mention but a few. For those with a daredevil soul, you can also admire these beautiful birds while you travel in a kayak or a paddle board. An experience you will never forget. Magdalena Bay Bird Watching
11. San Luis Gonzaga Chiriyaqui Mission
The site of the mission was located by Father Clemente Guillén in 1721 and was established first as a visita in 1737, and later as a mission, in 1740, by Father Lambert Hostell. Father Johann Jacob Baegert replaced Hostell in 1750 and ir was he who built the church. The mission is located in the Valley of Santo Domingo in the place called San Luis Gonzaga aproximately 45 kilometers to the southeast of Ciudad Constitución; access is somewhat difficult via graded roads, sometimes in bad repair. The area around the church is made up of some others buildings, onde in complete decay, and the others of great value as historical architectural monuments, but they are from the nineteenth century and do not correspond to the period of the mission. Visit San Luis Gonzaga Chiriyaqui Mission
12. Shark Swimming Magdalena Bay
This activity occurs as an effort to replace shark fishing with sustainable tourism. The expeditions normally take place in Magdalena Bay. Some of the shark species in the area are silky shark, mako shark, blue shark, hammerhead shark. It is recommended to stay in Puerto San Carlos (3 hours drive from La Paz). Shark Swimming Magdalena Bay
