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 and river valley.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Mulegé attractions

1. Museo Comunitario de Mulegé

0.51 MILES

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…

2. Playa Escondido

10.27 MILES

A pretty stretch of beach just south of Mulegé. You can't see the beach from the road so look for the unpaved turnoff between kilometer 112 and 111.

3. Playa Santispac

10.78 MILES

The most popular beach in the area thanks to its sparkling white sand and protected cove. It gets very shallow here at low tide.

4. Cañon La Trinidad

11.09 MILES

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,…

5. Bahía Concepción

16.39 MILES

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…

6. Playa Perla

19.57 MILES

This pristine stretch of sand is popular with families at weekends.