Introducing San Ignacio
Sleepy San Ignacio seems out of place after the endless Desierto de Vizcaíno – the town’s lush, leafy date palms and quiet lake are almost shocking. Lazy mornings, hikes in the mountains along El Camino Real, whale-watching day trips and excursions to the spectacular pre-Hispanic rock-art sites in the Sierra de San Francisco make this a great place to stay.
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Jesuits located the Misión San Ignacio de Kadakaamán here, but Dominicans supervised construction of the striking church (finished in 1786) that still dominates the cool, laurel-shaded plaza. With lava-block walls nearly 1.2m thick and surrounded by bougainvillea, this is one of Baja’s most beautiful churches. A small self-guiding museum (8am-5pm Mon-Sat) offers a glimpse of the area’s natural history.
Most services are around the plaza, including public telephones, but there is no bank. International calls can be made from the Hotel La Pinta. Internet access is available at Fischer Internet (154-04-49; per hr M$25; 9am-10pm), which can also arrange tours.
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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RE: World Heritage sites in Baja California
by dlglidden 09 October 2010
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