Mulegé is a unique town in Baja California Sur about 600 miles south of San Diego. Situated on the Santa Rosalia River, the only year-round river in all of Baja, it is just a mile upstream from the magnificent Sea of Cortez. Both a farming, ranching, and fishing community, the town itself has about 4000 residents. Visiting Mulegé is a bit like stepping back in time. It hasn’t been discovered like other towns such as Loreto, La Paz, Todos Santos, and Cabo San Lucas. Although not touristy, it certainly has seen its fair share of fascinating visitors. John Wayne was a frequent visitor back in the ’60’s. He loved to fish here.

The Sea of Cortez is filled with a myriad of sea life. Whales, turtles, dolphins, rays, and so much more are a daily sight when getting out on the water. Bahia Concepcion, just a short 10-minute drive south of Mulegé, has breathtaking scenery, turquoise clear waters, white sand beaches, and islands galore. It is a mariner’s paradise. And the desert also beckons with its breathtaking scenery of cactus, arroyos, and mountains. There are a myriad of activities to fill your days including hiking, ATV’ing, kayaking, snorkeling, scuba diving, fishing, bird watching, exploring the past with the Mission, the petroglyphs, and the old territorial museum. Or just kick back on an isolated beach and soak up the warm rays of sunshine. The locals are friendly, the food delicious, and the history is fascinating. Due to the abundance of water, indigenous people known as the Cochimi Indians, lived in this area for thousands of years. Mission Santa Rosalia de Mulegé was built in 1766. It is still used today for church services and cultural events. Located on a hilltop overlooking the river and town, it is a perfect place to take in the views. The official name of Mulege is Heroica Mulegé. During the 1847 Mexican American War, the people of Mulegé fought back successfully against invading American forces. It is the only town in all of Baja to have done this. The museum, located on another hilltop on the opposite side of the river, was once the Territorial Prison of BCS. Built in 1907, it has an unusual history as there were no bars in the cells and the prisoners were allowed to leave the prison each day to work to make money to pay for their food and other needs. Prisoners rarely escaped due to the harsh environment, but if they did, all the prisoners were required to hunt down the escapee(s). It closed in the 1970’s but you can still visit today and see how these prisoners once lived.

We welcome you to our special community! If you come to visit, we would love to have you be our guest at one of our weekly meetings. Learn more about the important work we are doing for our community. Rotary means “Service above self” and we are proud of our accomplishments, but there is always more work to do. Contact us for further information and/or current meeting times and place through our website.

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