Las Barajitas Canyon
Located 12 miles north of San Carlos, Las Barajitas
is a place hidden from the average San Carlos
tourists, and is home for three diverse and rare
ecosystems. It can only be reached by boat, and
here many Sonoran desert species of flora and
fauna are found in their natural state.
Considered a "sacred place" by the Seri
natives, Las Barajitas is an ideal place for nature
admirers and adventurers. Las Barajitas is an
eco-tourism organization with offices in San Carlos,
Sonora. Visitors are taken to the marine where
they board a boat that takes them to the Canyon.
Delicious menus are served in the club house
dining room. The club house also has an audio-visual
room for conferences and other related activities.
Experts specially trained to teach visitors about
the greatness of this place will be willing to
make your journey unforgettable. At this place
you will be enjoying of the gorgeous Sea of Cortez
view with a cold beer and a warm bed waiting for
you at the end of the day.
Activities
Visitors may enjoy many activities here such
as kayaking, sailing, scuba diving, snorkeling,
boat and seashore fishing. Enjoy cave exploring
and visits to San Pedro Nolasco Island, a sanctuary
for sea lions. There are miles of trails to hike,
both guided and unguided, to study the bird, plant
and animal life of this unique ecosystem. There
is also an observatory to dig into the dark sky.
Scuba divers are delighted with two sunken vessels,
the ferry G.D.O. & the tuna boat Albatun,
in the bay in front of Las Barajitas, forming
an artificial reef to dive on.
The friendly hosts at Las Barajitas are casual
and familiar with the local ecology, astronomy,
as well as with local stories and legends.
Las Barajitas is composed of 2,000 acres of desert
and canyon and 2,200 yards of shore line on the
Sea of Cortez where three distinct ecosystems
merge, creating a fascinating wonderland that
will surprise and delight tourists.
The panoramic viewer
Visitors may contemplate the majestic charm of
the desert and sea blend at San Carlos, in where
people may come and relax watching some dolphins
and even whales with some luck. This outlook has
its own security wall of rock about 1.5 meters
height.
Before arriving to this site, one will observe
the Marina Real de San Carlos, where boats of
small draught are kept.
To make your trip more pleasant, you may enjoy
the dainty articles that mobile vendors offer.
Delicious coconut and groceries, as well as local
handicrafts may be acquired.
The police of San Carlos have implemented a 6
a.m. to 8 p.m. visitation policy.
In summary, San Carlos counts with:
- Some of the best sandy beaches in Latin America
- Sports fishing and scuba diving opportunities
- Mexico's largest yacht marina called Marina
San Carlos
- Many Tennis Courts and an 18 hole Championship
Golf Course
- The amazing blue waters of the Sea of Cortez,
occupied by an abundance of sea-life: dolphins,
whales, pelicans, 800 varieties of fish and much
more.
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