Explore Vizcaíno Peninsula, Baja California Sur, Mexico

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Vizcaíno Peninsula is located southwest of Guerrero Negro, BCS. This remote Pacific region is a part of the Vizcaíno biosphere reserve, the largest wildlife refuge in Latin America. At 9,625 square miles, the biosphere reserve encompasses Guerrero Negro down to Santa Rosalía along the Sea of Cortez and down to Laguna San Ignacio on the Pacific Coast. The area protects the impressive flora, fauna, and cultural sites. There are various destinations along the Vizcaíno Peninsula including Bahía Tortugas, Bahía Asunción, Punta Abreojos, and La Bocana. What To Do: Travelers come to the area for fishing, surfing, windsurfing, or just relaxing. In Bahía Asunción, don’t miss the small natural bufadora (blowhole) along the beach where the water meets the rocks to create a small geyser. Where To Stay: In Bahía Asunción most visitors stay at La Bufadora Inn where there are six rooms and casitas available to rent. Also in Bahía Asunción is Campo Sirena, a full-service campground on the beach with tent camping and power and water hookups for RVs. In La Bocana, Baja Bocana B&B (tel. 011-52-615-156-0056) is a large house with seven rooms comfortable for a relaxing stay. Or south of Punta Abreojos, Campo Rene offers simple cabins or for camping for a stay on Estero de Coyote. How to Visit: To reach Bahía Asunción, turn off of Mexico 1 at Vizcaíno at Km. 143.5 and drive west on the paved road until the highway junction at Km. 75. Turn left here and head south for another 39 kilometers to reach Bahía Asunción. To get to Abreojos, turn off of Mexico 1 just north of kilometer 97. Follow the paved road 88 kilometers to the coast. DBTC Insider Tip: Fall is the most popular time for travel to this area so make your reservations in advance.

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