The municipality of Mulege is located in northern Baja California Sur between the Sea of Cortez and the Pacific Ocean.
The nearest airport is located in Loreto, 84 mi/ 135 km south of the Heroic City of Mulege.
In this corner of Baja California Sur you will find UNESCO World Heritage Sites both Natural and Cultural.
1. Explore Constitución Bay
Santispac Beach
Bahia Concepcion is located 14 mi/ 22,6 km from the town of Mulege and 70 mi/ 114 km from Loreto town. The beauty and tranquility of its beaches make Bahia Concepcion an ideal place for beachfront camping. Long time RV-ers (snowbirds) spend weeks or even months here. Most beaches have restrooms and trash cans, some have small restaurants. Keep in mind that you will need to bring what you need from Mulege or Loreto.
Some of the most popular beaches in the bay are: Santispac, El Burro, El Coyote, Buenaventura and El Requeson. Explore Concepcion Bay Map
2. El Vizcaino Biosphere Reserve
Laguna de San Ignacio, Laguna Ojo de Liebre and surroundings make up the El Bizcaino Biosphere Reserve declared by UNESCO as a World Natural Heritage Site in 1993. The Vizcaíno has three different areas: the first corresponds to the mountains, the second to the plains that make up the Vizcaíno basins, and the third to the coastal area with about 450 kilometers of beaches. The El Vizcaíno Whale Sanctuary is the most important place in the world to protect the Gray whale population. In these areas, whales carry out their breeding and mating, these being the most important and delicate stages of their biological cycle. Explore El Vizcaino Reserve Map
3. San Francisco de la sierra Cave Paintings
From c. 100 B.C. to A.D. 1300, the Sierra de San Francisco (in the El Vizcaino reserve, in Baja California) was home to a people who have now disappeared but who left one of the most outstanding collections of rock paintings in the world. They are remarkably well-preserved because of the dry climate and the inaccessibility of the site. Showing human figures and many animal species and illustrating the relationship between humans and their environment, the paintings reveal a highly sophisticated culture. Their composition and size, as well as the precision of the outlines and the variety of colours, but especially the number of sites, make this an impressive testimony to a unique artistic tradition. Visit San Francisco de la Sierra
4. Santa Rosalia de Mulege Mission
The site of Mission Santa Rosalía de Mulegé was first explored by Father Juan María de Salvatierra in 1702; in 1703 it was visited by Fathers Francisco María Píccolo and Juan Manuel de Basaldúa, and the latter founded the mission there in 1705. It was Father Francisco Escalante who began the construction of the stone church in its present form, finishing it in approximately 1776. Following its complete abandonment in 1828, if fell into ruins and has been restored on several occasions, most recently by the I.N.A.H. in 1972-1973, retaining its exterior, but not interior, architectural characteristics. Visit Santa Rosalia de Mulege Mission.
5. Mulege Museum
Interesting old building that served as Mulegé’s jail for many years. Now a community museum where it is worth a visit. All the old cells are there as well as information on the prison practice of allowing prisoners to leave during the day. It also has information about the defense of Mulegé during the American War. It exhibits archeological pieces found in the region. It has a collection of fossils, instruments of the ancient settlers and other testimonial objects of the past life in Mulegé. Visit Mulege Museum
6. Go Hiking
El Burro Trail
There are numerous hiking trails aronud Mulege town and Bahia Concepcion, offering spectacular views of both the desert and the sea. Explore Mulege Hiking Trails Map.
7. Scuba Diving in Mulege
The Sea of Cortez, named the aquarium of the world by jackes cousteau, is one of the best places to dive in the world. From the town of Mulege you can go on diving excursions and explore the wonderful underwater life in this destination. Mulege Diving Spots Map
8. Fishing Mulege
Both to the west in the Pacific Ocean and to the east in the Sea of Cortez Baja California Sur offers very good sport fishing opportunities. In the town of Mulege you will find outfitters that will take you to the most popular spots such as Bahia Santa Inez, Mulege, Punta Prieta, El Sombrerito, Punta Gallito, Punta Concepcion, Krocodile Point, and the upper part of Bahia Concepcion. Mulege Fishing Spot Map
9. Concepcion Bay Kayaking
Coyote Island
Bahia Concepcion is a great place for kayaking for both beginners and experts, its beautiful and calm waters invite you to explore. From santispac beach you can paddle to pitahaya island. From El Coyote Beach and El Burro Beach you can paddle to Coyote Island. Kayaking Concepcion Bay
10. Santa Rosalia Town
Santa Barbara Church
The town of Santa Rosalia was born as a mission in 1705 founded by the Jesuit Juan Maria Basadua. The town was abandoned in 1828 due to epidemics and floods. In 1885 the town was reborn when the mining company El Boleo was founded to exploit copper deposits. The concession was given in exchange for rebuilding and providing services to the town. The town stands out for its French architecture, the Santa Barbara church built in steel was designed by the French architect Gustave Eiffel. Explore Santa Rosalia Map
11. San Ignacio Town
San Ignacio Kadakaaman Mission
San Ignacio is a town of 700 people (2010) in Baja California Sur. It has a very nice old mission, San Ignacio Kadakaaman Mission, and is the gateway to San Ignacio Lagoon, the winter time sanctuary of the Pacific gray whale. Explore San Ignacio Map
12. Guerrero Negro Salt Mine
The Guerrero Negro salt mine is recognized as the largest salt producer on the planet. It produces 7 million tons per year representing the most important economic activity in the region. Visit Guerrero Negro Salt Mine
