Introducing Bahía de Kino
Bahía de Kino is the kind of Mexican paradise you see in the movies, but rarely stumble upon in real life. There is a true end-of-the-road feel to the place; it’s the most laid-back waterfront town in this region and one that encourages packing it all in and living out your days soaking in the sun and sipping on Sols.
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The town was named for Father Eusebio Kino, a Jesuit missionary who established a small mission here for the indigenous Seri people in the late 17th century. It’s 110km west of Hermosillo, is flanked by some 10km of beautiful and peaceful Sea of Cortez coastline and, unlike Puerto Peñasco, it hasn’t suffered a massive overdose on condominiums at the hands of overzealous developers.
Kino is divided into old and new parts: Kino Viejo, the old quarter, is a dusty, run-down fishing village. Though the town hops with schoolkids and shrimpers during the day, it turns sleepy at dusk and most businesses are closed by 8pm. Kino Nuevo, further west, is where you’ll most likely spend most of your time. It’s also where you’ll find the ‘snowbirds’ (retired Americans who head south for the winter, when their northern residences turn chilly) who live along this single beachfront road in either spiffy holiday homes or hulking RVs. The main beach is a soft, lengthy, palapa-lined piece of paradise and is safe for swimming. High season is November to March; at other times, you may find yourself blissfully alone in any one of the hotels or campgrounds. Go ahead, lose yourself.
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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RE: Tent Camping in Bahia Kino
by bajaboojum 27 January 2011
There are a few budget motels a couple of blocks inland from the main street that would probably 'rent' you tent space. Sorry I can't…
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RE: Tent Camping in Bahia Kino
by Ryon 26 January 2011
There must be a million other dreams to pursue that don't involve boring yourself silly in the desert. Stay in Hermosillo. It's a college…
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RE: Where to go in Mexico (coming from Pheonix USA)
by rentmexbungalows 17 October 2010
Puerto Peñasco has a solidly Mexican section to it that I don't mind visiting and I live in Mexico full time. My village has less than…







