A True Marine Paradise Featuring Ecotourism All the Way
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If you love doing water sports and are ecologically conscious, Bahía Concepción is a place for you. Located on the western coast of the Gulf of California, some 56 miles to the south of Santa Rosalía, the bay has a row of beautiful beaches with very few waves, ideal for camping, fishing, kayaking, scuba diving, snorkeling and more.
Nature Tourism at Its Best
With the reddish hue of a mountainous backdrop, Bahía Concepción is a magical spot that combines beaches with lush desert vegetation, mangroves and sunset colors rarely found elsewhere.
In a similar vein, one of its greatest attractions is the abundance of wildlife, from pelicans, frigatebirds, herons and crows to multicolored fish, sea anemones and sponges. Plus, with a little luck, you’ll get a peek at sea turtles and out at sea, dolphins and whale sharks.
Desert nights offer a concert of unusual sounds, while the sea may provide subtle phosphorescence and the dark sky a chance to stargaze.
A Beach to Match Your Style
The bay has many beaches to choose from: El Requesón, Los Cocos, El Coyote, El Burro and Santispac are the most popular, each with its own charm but all known for their warm, calm water and white sands.
It is important to know that since beaches are on communally owned land, there are entrance fees as well as a cost for each of the services you use: campground space, palapa palm roof and boat rentals, food and of course water sports.
To get the most out of your stay, it is best to arrive early so you can choose a good spot and avoid any crowding.
Famous for its many services—two restaurants among them—, Santispac is surrounded by mangroves. What’s more, an area in the nearby sierra called El Tordillo has prehistoric rock paintings to admire.
Be that as it may, many people consider the loveliest beach to be El Requesón. Its name, which means curd cheese, comes from a white rocky hill that turns into an island at high tide.
If your plan includes escaping the hustle and bustle and sunbathing in peace, Los Cocos is the perfect beach. From there, you can also visit some 7,500-year-old rock paintings close by.
Surf and Turf Adrenaline
When it comes to the more active travelers, water sports abound: you can go scuba diving, snorkeling, rowing, surfing and windsurfing, fishing, sailing and waterskiing. If you don’t have your own equipment, local rentals are reasonably priced.
If you prefer your activities to be on terra firma, you can walk through the mangroves and go hiking in the mountains or as mentioned earlier, explore the region’s prehistoric vestiges.
Very close to El Coyote, be sure and see the petroglyph of this type of animal in a stalking position for which the beach is named. Not to be missed!
Seafood to Surprise the Taste Buds
There’s nothing like super fresh seafood and fish. Bahía Concepción has its fair share of fishermen offering mangrove oysters, shrimp, scallop and chocolate clams, among other freshly caught delicacies.
Similarly, the ceviches and catch of the day, made with garlic and butter, are local specialties served at restaurants right on the beach or near the bay.
One last thing: to drive to Bahía Concepción, take the Transpeninsular Highway, and be prepared for only the most basic tourism infrastructure. That said, there are simple accommodations, bars and restaurants in the general area that can add to your stay.
