Visit San Miguel de Comondú, Baja California Sur, Mexico

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San Miguel de Comondú is a small village west of Loreto in Baja California Sur with the newer Misión San Miguel The town has Hacienda Don Mario Hotel and Museo. The remote villages of San Jose de Comondú and San Miguel de Comondú are known collectively as Comondú. Located in a fertile ravine three kilometers apart, both offer travelers the feeling of stepping back in time. Each has a small plaza surrounded by colonial buildings (although many of the buildings have fallen into disrepair) and basic services. The region is rich with agriculture—fruits, vegetables, sugarcane, dates, figs, olive trees, and vineyards first planted by the missionaries. Because of these resources, the region for a long time was very prosperous and almost self-sufficient. Today, these two oasis villages are sleepy and not visited by many tourists. What To Do: The area is home to petroglyphs, cave paintings, rugged peaks, natural springs and pools, prism rock formations, and desert scenery. It’s also home to the fifth mission built in California, Misión San José de Comondú, founded by Jesuit Padre Julián de Mayorga in 1716. The location is now known as San Miguel de Comondú. The remains of the original mission location are between the ranches of San Juan and La Presa. A side chapel to the main church was preserved and can be seen today in San José de Comondú. Where To Stay: Located in San Miguel de Comondú, Hacienda Don Mario is the only option for accommodations in the Comondú, and is a nice new hotel offering six rooms with air-conditioning and kitchenettes. They can help arrange for tours and sightseeing around the area. You’ll need to make reservations in advance and at the same time arrange with them to have your meals at the hotel as there are no restaurant options around. How to Visit: The easiest way to get to Comondú is to take a paved road north from Ciudad Insurgentes (the branch of Mexico 1 that does not go to Loreto) and take the Comondú turnoff in Ejido Francisco Villa. It’s a beautiful drive through lush canyons. Another scenic route is from a turnoff of Mexico 1 at kilometer 60, south of Bahía Concepción. A third option, currently in rough condition, is accessed from the road out to San Javier from Mexico 1. Insider Tip: If you visit Comondú, it’s worth it to visit nearby San Isidro and La Purísima. There’s a dirt road connecting the two areas that requires 4-wheel drive, but it can sometimes be in bad shape so inquire locally about current road conditions. Otherwise, you can head back out to the paved highway to drive to La Purísima from Comondú.

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