Whales of Laguna San Ignacio & South to San Juanico

Back to pavement and civilization for a while, I passed through the town of Vizcaino, where the Vizcaino Peninsula highway returns to Highway 1. Here I recharge with some campechana (seafood cocktail with everything) — my favorite!

Whales of Laguna San Ignacio

Then, after a long day of driving, I make it down to Laguna San Ignacio for some whale watching. I camp at Kuyima , ready for a morning boat ride into the lagoon. Watching people disembark boats before sunset, I notice multiple whale spouts out on the horizon.

Whales! I didn't get a chance to touch one this trip, but as always it was an amazing experience being so close to them.

Next, I worked my way south along the coast, following tracks over the mud flats: Salitrales San Ignacio, and the shores of Estero el Dátil. I hit a few dead ends where the mud was too wet to cross a flat directly, and found myself backtracking and driving the long way around. No more getting stuck in the mud for me!

San Juanico

This route rejoins pavement at San Juanico (Scorpion Bay), a fishing town and surfing destination.

I camped a few miles east, on a secluded Bahía San Juanico beach.

Here's the new paved road connecting San Juanico to Highway 53.