El Rosario, Baja California
Encyclopedia
El Rosario is a small town on the west coast of the state of Baja California
on Highway 1
, 61 km
south of San Quintín
and 119 km north of Cataviña
. The census of 2010 reported a population of 1,704 inhabitants. It is part of the Municipio of Ensenada.
Features:
El Rosario is the last PEMEX gas stop before heading into the Guerro Negro mountains. Be sure to fill up before heading South on Mexico's Hwy 1 (Careterra Transpeninsular or Transpeninsular Highway). You will find a roadside fuel stop in Cataviña
, however it is NOT a PEMEX and you aren't sure what you are getting for your money, it's just a couple of guys and a truck or trailer with fuel cans.
The town is primarily agricultural, with the major crop being onions. There are several nearby fishing camps. The fishing off Punta Baja has been terrific this year (2009) with near record catches of Calico Bass, you will also find White Sea Bass, Halibut & Ling Cod in abundance. Unless you're a die hard fisherman, use one of the Local Guides and their Pangas, the boat launch that was at Punta Baja has collapsed and is not recommended.
There are a Four Motels, one has recently added several new rooms and one has an RV Park with Water & Electricity (some spaces have a concrete pad and sewer connections as well) There is also nice Bed & Breakfast on the far east end of town. There are several Restaurants, Mama Espinosa's is famous for their Lobster Burritos. There are also several taco stands and even a Hot Dog stand dotting Hwy. 1.
There are several markets in El Rosario ranging from mini markets and meat markets to traditional markets & Liquor stores.
Bocana Beach is located approx. 5 miles west of El Rosario through the Arroyo and over the dunes, be sure to have at least front wheel drive to make the trip. Just North of El Rosario you will find the turn-off to La Lobera which has beautiful Seal Caves and an Abalone Research center and hatchery.
In early 2009 a new medical clinic opened with 24/7 availability. There is still the local 'free' clinic for the residents but travelers will want to utilize the services of the English speaking Doctor at the new clinic. The clinic has an ambulance available for emergencies and accidents and provides services from Catavina to San Quintin.
Baja California
Baja California officially Estado Libre y Soberano de Baja California is one of the 31 states which, with the Federal District, comprise the 32 Federal Entities of Mexico. It is both the northernmost and westernmost state of Mexico. Before becoming a state in 1953, the area was known as the North...
on Highway 1
Mexican Federal Highway 1
Mexican Federal Highway No. 1 follows the length of the Baja California Peninsula from Cabo San Lucas , at the southern end to Tijuana in the north...
, 61 km
south of San Quintín
San Quintín, Baja California
San Quintín is a coastal town on the west coast of the Mexican state of Baja California, in the municipio of Ensenada. San Quintín has beautiful beaches and several places for tourists to stay. Tourists can enjoy fishing, camping, bird watching, surfing, and clam digging...
and 119 km north of Cataviña
Cataviña, Baja California
Cataviña, Baja California is a small town on Highway 1 in the Mexican state of Baja California. It is located 118 km south of El Rosario and 106 km north of the junction with the road to Bahía de los Ángeles....
. The census of 2010 reported a population of 1,704 inhabitants. It is part of the Municipio of Ensenada.
Missions
- Misión de El Rosario de Arriba
- Misión de El Rosario de Abajo
- Misión Dominica de Nuestra Señora del Santísimo Rosario de Viñadaco
Distances
- TijuanaTijuanaTijuana is the largest city on the Baja California Peninsula and center of the Tijuana metropolitan area, part of the international San Diego–Tijuana metropolitan area. An industrial and financial center of Mexico, Tijuana exerts a strong influence on economics, education, culture, art, and politics...
is 360 km (223.7 mi) north. - San QuintínSan Quintín, Baja CaliforniaSan Quintín is a coastal town on the west coast of the Mexican state of Baja California, in the municipio of Ensenada. San Quintín has beautiful beaches and several places for tourists to stay. Tourists can enjoy fishing, camping, bird watching, surfing, and clam digging...
is 61 km (37.9 mi) north. - CataviñaCataviña, Baja CaliforniaCataviña, Baja California is a small town on Highway 1 in the Mexican state of Baja California. It is located 118 km south of El Rosario and 106 km north of the junction with the road to Bahía de los Ángeles....
is 119 km (73.9 mi) south. - Santa RosalíaSanta Rosalía, Baja California SurSanta Rosalía is a city located on the Baja California peninsula, in the northern part of the Mexican state of Baja California Sur. It was named after Saint Rosalia, although the reason for the name is not quite clear since the Misión de Santa Rosalía is not located by the town, but rather in...
is 571 km (354.8 mi) south. - La PazLa Paz, Baja California SurLa Paz is the capital city of the Mexican state of Baja California Sur and an important regional commercial center. The city had a 2010 census population of 215,178 persons, but its metropolitan population is somewhat larger because of surrounding towns like el Centenario, el Zacatal and San Pedro...
is 1130 km (702.2 mi) south. - Cabo San LucasCabo San LucasCabo San Lucas , commonly called Cabo, is a city at the southern tip of the Baja California peninsula, in the municipality of Los Cabos in the Mexican state of Baja California Sur. As of the 2010 census, the population was 68,463 people...
is 1254 km (779.2 mi) south (using Highway 19Mexican Federal Highway 19Mexican federal highway No. 19 runs along the Pacific coast of Baja California Peninsula from Cabo San Lucas up to Todos Santos where it turns inland and eventually joins Mexican Federal Highway 1 a few miles south of San Pedro, Baja California Sur.-Towns and landmarks:* San Pedro* Todos Santos*...
)
Features:
El Rosario is the last PEMEX gas stop before heading into the Guerro Negro mountains. Be sure to fill up before heading South on Mexico's Hwy 1 (Careterra Transpeninsular or Transpeninsular Highway). You will find a roadside fuel stop in Cataviña
Cataviña, Baja California
Cataviña, Baja California is a small town on Highway 1 in the Mexican state of Baja California. It is located 118 km south of El Rosario and 106 km north of the junction with the road to Bahía de los Ángeles....
, however it is NOT a PEMEX and you aren't sure what you are getting for your money, it's just a couple of guys and a truck or trailer with fuel cans.
The town is primarily agricultural, with the major crop being onions. There are several nearby fishing camps. The fishing off Punta Baja has been terrific this year (2009) with near record catches of Calico Bass, you will also find White Sea Bass, Halibut & Ling Cod in abundance. Unless you're a die hard fisherman, use one of the Local Guides and their Pangas, the boat launch that was at Punta Baja has collapsed and is not recommended.
There are a Four Motels, one has recently added several new rooms and one has an RV Park with Water & Electricity (some spaces have a concrete pad and sewer connections as well) There is also nice Bed & Breakfast on the far east end of town. There are several Restaurants, Mama Espinosa's is famous for their Lobster Burritos. There are also several taco stands and even a Hot Dog stand dotting Hwy. 1.
There are several markets in El Rosario ranging from mini markets and meat markets to traditional markets & Liquor stores.
Bocana Beach is located approx. 5 miles west of El Rosario through the Arroyo and over the dunes, be sure to have at least front wheel drive to make the trip. Just North of El Rosario you will find the turn-off to La Lobera which has beautiful Seal Caves and an Abalone Research center and hatchery.
In early 2009 a new medical clinic opened with 24/7 availability. There is still the local 'free' clinic for the residents but travelers will want to utilize the services of the English speaking Doctor at the new clinic. The clinic has an ambulance available for emergencies and accidents and provides services from Catavina to San Quintin.