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Date palms (Phoenix dactylifera) and fan palms at sunrise by Rio Mulege (Arroyo Santa Rosalia) with Sierra de Guadalupe in background.

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Overview

The palm- and mangrove-lined Río Mulegé, with its delta, birds, wildlife and nearby snorkeling and diving opportunities, makes Mulegé a great stop for the outdoorsy or those with kids. Set down in a narrow arroyo (stream), Mulegé is prone to flooding when it gets pummeled by hurricanes and major storms (which tends to happen every two to three years). The river setting plus the 18th-century mission and town square give the town a remote, old-town feeling unique in Baja.

Attractions

Must-see attractions

Bahía Concepción

Mulegé

One of the most stunningly beautiful stretches of coast in Baja for its blue-green waters, white sandy coves and lack of construction. Great for kayaking…

Misión Santa Rosalía de Mulegé

Mulegé

Come to the imposing, stone hilltop Misión Santa Rosalía de Mulegé (founded in 1705, completed in 1766 and abandoned in 1828) for great photos of the site…

Cañon La Trinidad

Mulegé

Trinity Canyon is great for bird-watchers, with the chance to see vermilion flycatchers, gila woodpeckers and a host of raptors and buteos. The narrow,…

Museo Comunitario de Mulegé

Mulegé

This former territorial prison was famed for allowing prisoners to roam free in town during the day, although the women inmates stayed to cook and clean…