Heading to santa rosalia from san ignacio, there is nothing like the long drive across the vizcaino biosphere reserve. We overnight just south of santa rosalia in a beautiful cove and then head on to a boondocking spot just south of loreto. Time of day and wind direction may have a temporary local effect as can water flows from neraby rivers. Best places to camp in baja california for overlanders. The santa rosalia fishing area is, quite literally, the first look at mexicos fabulous sea of cortez that vacationing anglers get as they drive down baja californias transpeninsular highway after a dusty, 580mile desert crossing from the u. The best 5 hotels in santa rosalia, baja california sur. Traveling to santa rosalia and you need a way to get around. But we had arrived in baja california sur short on time. Whilst sea temperatures for santa rosalia are as accurate as current data allows, there may be slight local and regional variations depending on conditions. Santa rosalia and las casitas while the mining town of santa rosalia doesnt always make the mustsee list for many baja travelers, the town has a distinct flavor unlike any other place in baja. Whether youre looking for a compact car or large truck, we have the perfect car for you. Tel 91115203,the office is on hwy 1 at the ferry in st rosalia, upstears on the first flour the very first entrance on the north side of the terminal directly on hwy 1, not in the setback ferry building. Interested in their possible value, he sent them to guaymas to be analyzed via the captain of a ship he traded with, and the response was quick.
Santa rosalia water temperature mexico sea temperatures. Get your 3day weather forecast for santa rosalia, baja california sur, mexico. Clickable interactive map of baja california sur state. Nov 09, 2017 san lucas cove rv park, santa rosalia baja california sur. Camping and four wheeling baja california has been a passion of david kier, starting as a child in the family jeep. Santa rosalia baja california 2020 all you need to. Home mexico travel info mexico driving mexico ferry guaymas santa rosalia ferry. As the temperatures cool down on the baja peninsula, its the perfect time to hop in your rig to head south and explore.
Back to baja santa rosalia hit the trail at grand canyon. No other book came close to the accuracy and recommendations. David enjoys helping travelers and continues to research bajas rich history and write travel articles. Santa rosalia, baja california, had its beginnings when a rancher named jose rosas discovered curious round green pellets in its vicinity in 1868. So we parked and walked nearly every street, realizing that it wasnt all that large, but simply a maze. Santa rosalia seventyfour km 46 miles south of san ignacio, highway 1 touches the gulf of california aka, the sea of cortez for the first time here at santa rosalia. Jan 09, 2020 yes, but lets poll the readers about how it works, and where you stay. Las casitas santa rosalia, santa rosalia, baja california sur. Passing by the volcanic range of tres virgenes, i come to the edge of the desert and it is like dropping over into the cerulean blue of the gulf of california. During your visit, be sure to check out a popular santa rosalia chinese restaurants such as beigin, which is a short distance from las casitas hotel. While the mining town of santa rosalia doesnt always make the mustsee list for many baja travelers, the town has a distinct flavor unlike any other place in baja. Santa rosalia travel baja california, mexico lonely planet.
Travelocity has the best prices on the web for car rentals in santa rosalia, backed by our price match guarantee. Somehow traveling to the baja california peninsula seems like a much safer, much easier way to start exploring mexico. Santa rosalias brightly painted and strangely wild westfeeling clapboardsided houses, eifel towerdesigncousin iglesia santa babara, french cowboy bakery, malecon seaside promenade and mining museum are prime attractions, although theyre rivaled by the blacksand beaches, lazy pelicans and great views from the surrounding hills. One of the beach camping options south of santa rosalia, baja. Maybe cross the border with fellow truck camping friends in 2022.
Picture from the balcony of hotel las casitas in santa rosalia, bcs. Santa rosalia, baja california sur, mexico february 12, 2015 february 28, 2015 ann santa rosalia is unusual among the towns of mexico, because it was designed and built from scratch, mostly from wood, more than a century ago, by the french, specifically by the french mining empresa compagne du boleo. Not much time to explore the town here, but we did find a decent vegan meal. Car rental santa rosalia cheap rental cars from travelocity. They got pavement really wide pavement for baja, they got a bunch of electricity, new jetties, giant new port offices for administrators that will probably never show up. Propane gas plant 5 miles north of santa rosalia on hwy 1.
It is on the gulf of california coast of the baja california peninsula. Santa rosalia baja california all you need to know before. Media in category saint barbara church in santa rosalia, baja california sur, mexico the following 12 files are in this category, out of 12 total. Santa rosalia ferry ferry from santa rosalia to guaymas. Santa rosalia, baja california sur, mexico galivants travels. A fellow camping couple came over and warned us that. Santa rosalia and las casitas discover baja travel club. Whether youre headed down for a week or for a couple of months, here are a few of our favorite rv parks with hookups to check out along the way. If you are interested in exploring santa rosalia, check out iglesia santa barbara 1. Several of these differences can be pleasantly refreshing while some can be just the opposite. Mar 17, 2020 small town with french industrial influence, containing a church built by the same architect who built the eiffel tower in paris. Rv and camping locations santa rosalia, mulege, bay of conception and loreto, baja california mexico rv and camping locations with descriptions and photographs. The whole town was once dependent on the large copper mine that, even today, is a highly visible part of santa rosalia. The 10 best hotels in santa rosalia, mexico for 2020.
Nov 02, 2014 in baja, camping, cactus and cocktails. When we first drove through this village, it seemed massive and winding and impossible to navigate. Santa rosalillita, just another sleepy pacific fishing village in baja. Santa rosalia, a growing town of approximately 10,000 people located at km. Aside from endless adventure possibilities, stunning blue water and plenty of sunshine yearround you must understand camping in baja california is a bit different from what youd expect north of the border, for quite a few reasons. Santa rosalia is a unique baja town with a personality completely different than your average seaside town. In baja, camping, cactus and cocktails the new york times. Santa rosalia, mulege, bay of conception and loreto baja. Santa rosalia baja fotos rentals real estate mexico. All the hotels in santa rosalia, mexico, discounted rates and deals. Welcome to the most nonmexican looking town on the baja peninsula. Santa rosalia baja california 2020 all you need to know. At 15, david published his first baja guidebook and a second was published the following year. A history of santa rosalia in baja california san diego.
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