From the village southwest the beaches consist of low bluffs down to the water, with a mixed bottom of sand and volcanic rock. These beaches are where the waves break with excellent shape for surfing, when the swells come in from the south (long rights with some left shoulders on the outer points). After a brief 2 year vacation, the sand is back on all of the point beaches!

Shell collectors will enjoy a nice variety of shells, sharks teeth, (as well as a variety of jetsom and flotsom) that start one mile south of town and run along the beach for over 20 miles!

• SCORPION BAY

  The bay starts at the edge of town where the sandy beach stops. Although the bottom consists mainly of sand here, some of the shoreline is volcanic rock. Some type of foot protection is recommended.

  The ocean bottom at Scorpion Bay continually changes as the occasional storms rearrange the sandy bottom. Although the waves at Scorpion Bay offer consistent rights with near perfect shape, changes in the bottom sand can change the breaks considerably. A storm in late 1997 moved quiet a bit of sand around the points, moving the take off location at second point towards mid-bay. This sand returned in 1999, and the breaks are back to normal in 2003.

  For information on how to protect your skin while beaching in the hot Baja sun visit the SUNSCREEN TIPS section of Mexico Expo!

   

• PLAYA JUAN Y JAUN

  Located at the west end of town, in front of the Juan y Juan 24 hour weather station.
  Easy access provided by a trail that connects the beach to the top of the bluffs.
  Also known as "0" point when a good south swell wraps waves all the way around the points.
  The closest beach to town if you are looking for a quick dip in the ocean!
  Caution: wild animals at the big house at the top of the bluffs.

   

• PLAYA PESCADOR

  Located just outside town where the bluffs end and the sand starts.
  This is where the local fishermen rendezvous each morning to launch their pangas.
  Just a few hundred feet south the beach becomes quiet and very beautiful for 20 miles.
  Drivable at low tide.

   

• RIVER MOUTH

  About 10 minutes south of town, down the beach.
  A river spills in to the ocean during the rainy season and spills sand into the Pacific.
  This area is fun for shell collecting, exploring the river bed, and climbing the sand dunes.
  When Scorpion Bay can't pick up a west or north swell, this rivermouth will often provide fun waves on a mixed reef and sand bottom for a great session. The shape is not as good as Scorpion Bay, but these waves are fun, and you are guaranteed to be the only person in the water!

   

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The best camping in the San Juanico area is on the low bluffs overlooking the ocean in the Scorpion Bay Cantina area. Because of the geographic shape of the bay, these camping areas are somewhat spared from the strong prevailing westerly winds, although a good offshore breeze is common in the afternoon.

There are several different paths down to the water, and it's just a short stroll to the sandy beaches of Playa Pescador and beyond.

For remote camping south of San Juanico in Magdalena Bay check out MAG BAY TOURS.

 

• SCORPION BAY CAMPING

  Near the ocean bluffs, up and down the coast from Scorpion Bay Cantina.
  Basic camping with spectacular views!
  Bathroom facilities and showers are a nice touch in this part of town!
  Half the fun of camping here is enjoying breakfast, lunch, dinner or cocktails at the Scorpion Bay Cantina which is open every day. There's usually a lively crowd, sometimes music, and the food is basic but good. Camping is $6 per person ... kids under 8 are free.
  The cost of the ocean view palapas (3 to choose from) is $20 per person per day, plus tax. One person is $20 plus tax. Each of the three palapas sleeps 6 people.
  The Cantina offers e-mail access, ice, water, toothpaste, firewood, hats, t-shirts, surf wax, candy bars, cold drinks and hot food.

   

• BEACH CAMPING

  Camping on the beach is a good option in the San Juanico area. The beach runs south from town for over 20 miles, and if you pick a spot to pitch a tent or roll out a sleeping bag, there is a very good chance that you will be the only one camping on the entire beach!

  Getting down the beach at low tide is easy, as the packed sand is hard enough to drive on. Beware, however, that high tide is a whole different story ... and getting stuck in the sand leaves you with no options.

  There are also beaches for camping north of town, past 7th Point. The more distant beaches further north require 4 wheel drive, but the closer beaches can be accessed by regular 2 wheel drive vehicles.

  Watching the stars at night (especially when there is no moon) and listening to the crashing surf while camping on the beach here is nothing short of spectacular.

   

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The waters off of San Juanico are full of life! Renting a panga to go fishing is easy. There are a couple of dozen fishermen that leave every morning in their boats from Playa Pescador. Hiring a skipper for a half day excursion is usually pretty easy, and not too expensive.

If everyone is too busy, track down Nacho or Paul in town. He'll set you up for a good fishing trip. If you can't find Nacho then look for Chino. He's a great guy and knows San Juanico waters well.

Baja travelers who bring their own boat will have no problem launching in the protected waters of the bay. A short drive over the soft sand about 100 yards outside town leads to the hard packed beaches, where launching is easy on the hard packed shoreline.

Shore fishing is easy and usually productive either south of town at the rivermouth, or north of 7th Point at the string of sandy beaches about 2 miles up the coast. The first mile or so of the road is okay for 2 wheel drive vehicles, then the sand gets thicker and 4 wheel drive is required.

For information on fishing in other parts of Baja drop by our BAJA FISHING section.

For fishing south of San Juanico in Magdalena Bay check out the web site of MAG BAY TOURS.

And for great offshore fishing charts you'll love the underwater views from the folks at BAJA DIRECTIONS.

For more information on obtaining the proper fishing documentation required for dipping your hook in Baja waters check with the professionals at MEXICO ADVISORY SERVICES.

Looking for a Baja-based yacht broker? Visit the web site of BAJA CALIFORNIA MARINE.

 

• BLUEWATER SPORTSFISHING

  Telephone (800) 799-8475.
  E-mail: hookup@bluewaterfishing.com.
  320 Main Street, Suite D, Seal Beach, California, 90740.
  Fishing charters in the waters south of San Juanico and Mag Bay.

   

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Accommodations in San Juanico are very limited. There are literally no hotels. There are limited 'executive camping' facilities available at Scorpion Bay in 3 fun and funky palapas. Don't expect much and you won't be disappointed!

A small 2 room hotel has been under construction for a few years on the main street. When will it be open? Manana!

There is a big house for rent behind the Cantina and the rates are reasonable. Inquire at the Cantina Bar.

 

• SCORPION BAY PALAPAS

  Just up from the beach, near the Scorpion Bay Cantina.
  Three large rock and screen palapas, with wood cots. Each palapa sleeps six. For larger groups, additional cots are available on a 'squeeze as you please' basis.
  Both palapas are just steps to the Scorpion Bay Cantina, which is open every day, 7 days a week! Rates are $10 per day plus $10 per person, per night (plus tax). Rates for one person are $20. Dogs are free. Welcome to Paradise!

  
  The Cantina offers e-mail access, ice, water, toothpaste, firewood, hats, t-shirts, surf wax, candy bars, cold drinks and hot food.

   

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• THE NEW POWER PLANT IN SAN JUANICO is very special. Because of several unique characteristics, San Juanico was chosen as the location for a new environmentally friendly power station. This station, located just outside of town to the north-west, consists of 10 windmills, 72 solar panels, and a generator. The consistent afternoon winds help the windmills to provide most of the power, while the solar panels also add to the power grid. During times of low wind and foggy weather, the generator kicks in to pick up the slack. All in all it's a very efficient system, and it has given San Juanico the 24 hour power it has always dreamed of. Blended margaritas at midnight are now a reality!

   

• LA PARISIMA and SAN ISIDRO are two small villages located in a beautiful palm lined valley, 31 miles southeast of San Juanico. Driving down the two lane road through these two small towns is like stepping back in time. La Parisima is the first of these two towns (when arriving from the west). The local people here lead a very simple and slow life, and there just doesn't appear to be a whole lot going on (unless local Jim Dandy is having a party!). Much of the activity here takes place around the church and town square, and the local kids take school very seriously. Visitors in town can obtain gasoline from large 50 gallon drums, on the left side about half way through town. Look for the "Gasolina" sign behind a chain link fenced yard. Two small stores in town, "Mini-super Sinahi" and Mini-super Pilon" offer basic goods, but don't expect a large selection! Restaurant Claudia (look for the sign mid-town, turn right, one half block) offers basic meals in a spotless palapa environment! The bus sneaks into town twice a day, and tickets can be obtained at "Lonchera Nancy".

  After driving through La Parisima, San Isidro awaits your inspection. This is an even smaller pueblo than La Parisima. It doesn't get much quainter than this! Gas from drums, a tire shop, and two small markets "La Fortuna Market" and "Mini-super Yuri" offer goods such as cold sodas and beer, eggs and tequila.

  The man-made rock water canal that runs the length of town on the south side of the road is a special treat! Built many years ago by the original founders of this oasis, this water system still functions to keep this lush valley alive and productive for the handful of locals who live here.

  Looking for a real hoot? Track down Jim Dandy in La Parisima. Tell him Carlos Fiesta sent you and he will buy you a beer..

   

Dedicated surfers have been coming to Scorpion Bay for a long time, long before the road from Ciudad Insurgentes received partial blacktop. Just getting here was an adventure of large proportions, and when surfers arrived, they were often greeted by lake-flat conditions.

The shape of Punta Pequina prevents most west and northern swells from reaching the bay, so the window of waves that enter the bay is somewhat small. A good southern hemi can light up the points, while a swell from the north might mean it's time to break out the masks and snorkels.

When the waves are flat, it can be the perfect time to check out the REEF BRAZIL GIRLS!

Check out the WHALE WATCHING section of Baja Expo for mucho mas information on Baja's Whales!

Two good web sites to review for RVer's who want to tour the Baja Peninsula in an escorted RV caravan include BAJA WINTERS and BAJA AND BACK RV TOURS.

Drop by the BAJA OFFROAD web site for additional information on getting off the blacktop in Baja!

For information on how to protect your skin while playing in the hot Baja sun visit the SUNSCREEN TIPS section of Mexico Expo!

For more information on recreation in Baja drop by our main BAJA RECREATION section!

• DIVING

  Snorkeling and Scuba diving are good off the second, third, and forth points only when the swells are flat. Further out around the point the water gets a bit churned up from the open ocean, especially in the afternoon. The bottom is interesting, made up of sand, sea grass, and volcanic rock. Fish are plentiful, and catching dinner is usually not a problem!

  Scuba diving is also available in Magdalena Bay, south of San Juanico. Review the web site of BAHIA MAGDALENA by local residents Manuel Simental and Victor Vargas for more information.

   

• KAYAKING

  With or without waves, kayaking is fun here. When the seas are calm, paddling out around Punta Pequena to the open ocean is easy and fun. Trolling can be productive! Second point is the best playground for surf-kayaking.

  Dave and Laurie at the Scorpion Bay Cantina have two kayaks that you can rent. Grab a cheeseburger when you are finished!

  For information on kayaking south of San Juanico in Magdalena Bay check out the web site of MAG BAY TOURS.

  And for an intimate kayak adventure in Magdalena Bay review the web site of BAHIA MAGDALENA by local residents Manuel Simental and Victor Vargas.

   

• OFF ROAD

  There are hundreds of miles of dirt roads and trails north and south of San Juanico, and no supplies. Planning your trip is not just a good idea, it's necessary. A clinic in La Parisima (30 miles away) can treat only minor injuries. Dress for the fall.

  The BAJA 1000 s-c-r-e-a-m-s through town every couple of years (on the even numbers) filling Gloria's restaurant and tapping the town's limited supply of gasoline and tequila!

  Gasoline from 5 gallon cans and air can be obtained near the entrance to town at Antonio's. Flat tires can also be repaired here for a small fee.

  If you need a good mechanic, Leon (located at the very back of town) performs amazing feats with his limited supply of tools.

  Drop by the BAJA OFFROAD web site for additional information on getting off the blacktop in Baja!

  WIDE OPEN BAJA provides custom trips down the Baja with a stop in San Juanico. Visit their web site for further information.

   

• SURFING

  Surfing is what put San Juanico on the map, and surfing is what keeps most 'Scorpion Bay' visitors coming back. However, if great waves are on the agenda, Baja also offers awesome surf south of San Juanico, near San Carlos, on the islands just west of Magdalena Bay.

  And if you are serious about a Baja surfing adventure check out the web site of BAJA SURF ADVENTURES.

  MAG BAY TOURS offers surf adventures that are hard to beat if you are looking for good waves in a remote location. Check out their web site for further information!

  For more information on surfing in Baja visit the web site of LOST COAST ADVENTURES.

   

  SCORPION BAY

  First Point is a bit hard to get to, and the shape is not as consistent, so most people head for Second Point. When there is a south swell, or a wrapping west swell, first point breaks on both sides of the island.

  Second point has easy access, a sandy bottom, and is protected from the wind ... a good place for beginners, long-boards, people who want to surf with their dogs, tandem surfing, and just cruising. When there is a swell in, second point can crank, and with the right tide, it can get hollow and f-a-s-t!

  Third point (lighthouse) is a bit harder to get to, breaks faster, and can get scary at low tide because of all of the volcanic rocks, especially with a marginal swell. The point usually starts breaking just west of the light pole, and with a good swell, can take you almost to first point. Supposedly this break will connect i-n-t-o second point AND BEYOND with a double overhead swell.

  Fourth and Fifth points are a bit tougher to paddle out, and the shape isn't as consistent with smaller waves. But it will break here when the swell is to small to get the inner points breaking.

  Sixth and Seventh Point can get HUGE when a swell is pumping. It also gets blown out first from the wind, because it is the most exposed to the prevailing winds.

  For more information on surfing here, check out the comments under 'beaches' near the top of this page.

   

• WHALE WATCHING

  Although dozens of whales stray into San Juanico Bay from January through March each year, most of them are heading further south to Mag Bay. Magdalena Bay is located about one hour south of the village of San Juanico, and is one of the "big three" destination lagoons used by the California Gray whales for their annual mating rendezvous. It seems these huge mammals become friendlier to humans each year!

  For a very personalized visit with the whales in Magdalena Bay, just south of San Juanico, review the web site of BAHIA MAGDALENA by local residents Manuel Simental and Victor Vargas.

  For more information on Baja whales check out the WHALE WATCHING section of Baja Expo!

   

  BAJA EXPEDITIONS

  Telephone (800) 843-6967 * (858) 581-3311.
  E-mail: travel@bajaex.com
  2625 Garnet Avenue, San Diego, California, 92109.
  The professionals for whale watching in Laguna Ignacio! Check out their great web site for more information.

   

  MAG BAY TOURS

  Telephone (800) 599-8676.
  E-mail: booking@magbaytours.com.
  271 Magnolia Avenue, Suite B, Costa Mesa, California.
  Whale watching adventures on a remote island on Baja's west coast.

   

• WINDSURFING

  The calm water and soft breezes of the inner bay is a great place for beginners. The prevailing afternoon winds are a cross-offshore, making for good tacking practice.

  The winds increase significantly around the point for more advanced board-heads, and in the afternoon whitecaps are common on the far west end of the peninsula.

   

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Scorpion Bay Cantina is not the only place to eat in town, but you shouldn't miss it. This is a great place to hang out and slip into the relaxing Baja mode! Bring money.

If you are just looking for a quick taco after dark TAQUERIA CRISTI is located on a south side street just below the main street. The Carne Asada, fish and shrimp tacos are cheap and tasty, and if you have never had a "Torta" this is the place to try one!!!! Wanna make Christi laugh? Order a "Comondante". It's her special large cheese quesadilla with carne asada inside.

Sometimes open! Jaime Adkins has opened a restaurant and bar right up from the bluffs downtown and now Chris runs the place. The official name of the place is Rattlesnake Point Bar and Grill, but everyone just calls it "Snakes". Carlos Fiesta and Juan del Rio were there on opening night and Carlos was serving killer margaritas. Try their daily $3.50 breakfast special and their buck-a-beer Pacificos. A great place to hang out when they are open which is not often.

If you like to make your own meals 'Baja-style' while camped close to the shore, then you owe it to yourself to pick up one of the great Baja recipe books by Baja aficionado ANN HAZARD. Ann has spent many an evening eating and sleeping under Baja's twinkling lanterns, discovering just the right ingredients for your next Baja trip. Check out her cool web page!

For San Juanico visitors heading into town from the south road...take a culinary tip from Carlos Fiesta. After getting gas at the Pemex station on the west side of the street in Ciudad Insurgentes, stop by the Pollo Real Chicken shop across the street for a chicken to go. The "Pollo Entero" package has it all. There's no better way to head north dodging potholes on that long stretch of asphalt than by munching on their delicious spit-fired chicken, hot fries, warm tortillas and spectacular salsa. A cold drink completes the formula! $7.50 for the full bird...BYOB.

 

• SCORPION BAY CANTINA

  Located outside of town, out by the point, you can't miss the big palapa.
  Breakfast, lunch, and dinner, plus a full bar. Good food, San Diego prices, and sometimes music.
  Dave and Laurie (and their daughter Emily) did a good job running this 'oasis' in the Baja desert for 8 years after Jamie left. Their experience in running a restaurant on Baja's EAST CAPE went a long way towards the lofty goal of making the Scorpion Bay Cantina the main focal point for San Juanico. Keep an eye out for new management in 2006.
  Scorpion Bay Cantina tends to be the heart of the Gringo action for the whole San Juanico area. Need to know about current road conditions? Need another bag of ice? When are the next waves due? There's usually somebody at the Cantina with the answer.
  Scorpion Bay Cantina is open by 8:00 a.m., and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner until 10:00 p.m. 7 days a week. You gotta love this place! It's one of Carlos Fiesta's favorite places on the planet Earth to drink a cold beer!

  
  The Cantina offers e-mail access, ice, water, toothpaste, firewood, hats, t-shirts, surf wax, candy bars, cold drinks and hot food.
  Carlos Fiesta's favorite plates here include French Toast with eggs on top for breakfast (with a cold cervesa), Cheeseburgers with French fries for lunch (with two cold cervesas), and tequila for dinner!
  The Cantina was re-roofed in 2005 so this is a great place to go if it rains...which it won't.

   

• RATTLESNAKE POINT BAR AND GRILL (Snakes)

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  Located on the east end of town, just up from the Malecon.
  Sometimes open for breakfast, lunch, dinner and cocktails.
  Jaimie Adkins got the ball rolling with his special cooking talents from the old Cantina and put them into action at his new restaurant.
  Now Chris runs the place on track and the food is as good as ever.
  Bacon and eggs and pancakes will run you $3.50 and worth every peso!
  Want an ice cold cervesa? One buck pardner.
  Music. Great food. Fun people. And a view of the ocean from the southwest corner. What more could you ask for?
  If you are broke and need a cold beer tell 'em Carlos Fiesta will pay for it on his next trip to town.
  Secret!!! Ask Jamie or Chris about the special of the night.
  Closed Monday and Tuesday and almost every other night as well.

   

• CHRISTI'S TACOS

  Located just down from the main road, below the school.
  Tacos, tortas and cold drinks. Delicious!
  On a budget? This place has your name on it.
  Try the "Comondante". It's a special large taco with beef and cheese in a flour tortilla.
  Small tables and chairs in the front yard.
  Tecate cervesa for sale right next door.
  When the power in town goes out she hooks the lights up to her restaurant up to her car battery and leaves the engine running.
  Carlos Fiesta's 2nd favorite place to eat in San Juanico! (unless there is a Laker game on the TV at the Scorpion Bay Cantina).

   

• DAN ALARCAN'S RESTAURANT

  Located on the main road heading through town, on the way to the Cantina, left side.
  By far the best pizza in Scorpion Bay! As a matter of fact....it's the only pizza in Scorpion Bay.
  Good food at fair prices.
  Not always open....try Friday and Saturday, When it is open they put an "Open Tonite" sign on the restaurant sign.
  Dan has left the cold weather of Lake Tahoe and found a new home in San Juanico.
  One of the best places to each when you get tired of eating tacos.

   

• GLORIA'S RESTAURANT

  Located just up from the corner of the main road, at the entrance to town.
  Gloria remodeled this little restaurant a few years back to accommodate more hungry hombres, and they put out a decent plate of Mexican and seafood, small selection.
  Inexpensive and possibly dangerous.
  Sometimes open....usually for the road crew.

   

• RESTAURANT PUNTA PEQUENA

  Located on the outskirts of town on the north end, and just up from the road going through town towards Cadeje, left side. Sign out front.
  Home style meals in a house. Fish, rice, beans, tortillas (flour and corn!), beer...the basics. If you bring fish or lobster she will cook it for you!
  Usually open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Cheap!
  Check out the 1980 photo of San Juanico from the air on the north wall!

   

• JUAN Y JUAN TACOS

  Located at the west end of the Malecon.
  Future taco stand with spectacular views of the bay!
  Check out their web site for more details.
  This restaurant does not exist yet and probably never will. But that fits in with all the insantity of San Juanico!

   

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There are no tourist facilities in San Juanico, and consequently, not much shopping. A few basic food staples can be obtained at the small markets in town.

The Scorpion Bay Cantina offers, ice, water, toothpaste, firewood, hats, t-shirts, surf wax, ding repair kits, candy bars, cold drinks and hot food.

A new market has been opened on main street, just past the town square.

Visit the web site of JOHN RAMOS to review his unique and colorful Mexico art work.

For further shopping opportunities grab your credit card and head for the web site of Baja fanatic BAJA BOB.

 

LUPITA'S (The Yellow Store)

Located on the main street, west side, across from the big empty lot.
A clean market with the best selection in town.
Fruit, soap, cookies, drinks and tequila.
Cookies are located on the west wall adjacent to the cashier.
What else do you need? Tampons? Motor oil? Got it.

 

CHINO'S MARKET

On the west edge of town up from the school.
Next to Chino's Gasolinaria and repair shop.
Very limited supplies, but a growing inventory every week.
A good place to get gas and buy supplies at the same time.

 

EL BOHEMIO TECATE MARKET (Arturo's)

Located right across from the ocean on the Malecon.
Beer, tequila, snacks and more.
Arturo runs the place and he is a very cool hombre.
The view of the ocean from the roof is awesome!

 

FARMACIA

Located mid town, west side, not far from the basketball courts.
Open now for about a year. Hope they can stay open.

 

RURAL TIENDA

On the main street through town, right side.
Very limited supplies, but every bit helps when you are this far from civilization.

 

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The road coming up from Ciudad Insurgentes, Baja Highway 53, is the preferred route to San Juanico, although there are other roads that lead here. The first 70 miles are paved. The last 29 miles are dirt, but usually good enough for most 2 wheel drive vehicles.

The roads from the north, via San Ignacio, are usually not as well maintained, and are susceptible to weather related problems. If you are looking for an adventure or just feel lucky it can be fun.

Coming across the mountains from Mulege and Loreto to the west coast is also a possibility, however this east road is usually not as easy at it may look on the map, unless it has just been graded. The turn-off for this road is at Km. 59 off of Baja Highway One.

Both the northern road and the mountain roads are great routes for Baja travelers looking for a good old-fashion Baja adventure, with no time concerns! Except for the first part of the road from Ciudad Insurgentes, all roads leading to San Juanico are unpaved.

Two good web sites to review for RVer's who want to tour the Baja Peninsula in an escorted RV caravan include BAJA WINTERS and BAJA AND BACK RV TOURS.

For more general information on transportation in Baja check out our main BAJA TRANSPORTATION section.

 

• CAMACHO'S GASOLINERA

  Located on the south end of town, west side of the street.
  Gasoline, oil and air for sale.
  Tires fixed and mechanical problems pondered.

   

• LOS CHINO'S GASOLINERA

  Located on the west end of town, west side of the street.
  Gasoline, oil and for sale.
  Tires fixed and mechanic on duty.

   

• AIRPORT

  PUNTA PEQUENA AIR STRIP

  LOCATION: Northeast corner of town.

  SURFACE: Hard packed dirt.

  ELEVATION: 59 feet

  RUNWAYS: 9 / 27

  LENGTH: 3,660 Feet

  TOWER: No

  FUEL: No

  AIRPORT OF ENTRY: No

  COMMENTS: CLOSED ON OCTOBER 1, 1998.

  A good hard packed runway, with prevailing landings and departures to the west. The runway is often blocked with debris to prevent drug smugglers. This runway was CLOSED during the fall of 1998. When it is open, to land: buzz the town, then circle the runway. Once the debris is removed (old tires, wood, kitchen sinks) the prevailing winds usually dictate an approach from over the bay to a downwind west landing. You will be met by someone. A small tip for clearing the runway is always appreciated. Performing the normal paperwork at an official airport of entry is a m-u-s-t prior to landing here. Watch out for the wind sock at the start of runway 27. It is very close to the runway.

   

  CADEJE AIRSTRIP

  Located 8.5 miles north of San Juanico, the Cadeje Airstrip was also closed for some time, but was open in 2005, closed again in 2006. The 2,600 foot dirt strip was in very good condition (but closed) when walked by Carlos Fiesta in late 2006.

   

  LA PARISIMA AIRPORT

  The quaint village of La Parisima is 30 miles south of San Juanico and has a very good 2,580 foot hard dirt airstrip. Make arrangements with Loreto Airport tower before using.

   

• BOATS

  Punta Pequena is an excellent harbor, and serves as the perfect place to drop the hook while heading up or down the Baja coast. The bottom drops off gradually from shore, with a sandy bottom common at 10 fathoms and deeper.

   

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  "San Juanico Days" is the annual celebration in town, getting started during the third week in June, and usually lasting for several days. Local residents set up small booths, and offer a variety of items and food for sale. A couple of popular (betting) events include the cock fights and horse racing, and in a good year they will actually have more than one horse in the race!

  For information on obtaining travel documents for Mexico such as Tourist Cards, boat permits, fishing and hunting licenses check out the web site of MEXICO ADVISORY SERVICES.

  If you are taking the south road in or out of San Juanico sheck out the osterich farm on the west side of the road just north of Zaragoza. These guys are big!

  • SAN JUANICO DAYS

    Held at the Community Center on the south side of the town plaza the third week in June every year.
    The Miss San Juanico Pageant gets the young girls and guys excited, and the live band and dancing afterwards gets the whole town into a full-on dance funk! Tequila and beer flow at a fairly generous clip each evening, and these few nights are the only nights the town stays up well past midnight!

    
    Volunteeres in town repainted the salon wall for the 2006 party and it looks great!
    If you pass out on the beach you will not be alone.

     

  • E-MAIL ACCESS

    Located at the Scorpion Bay Cantina out by the point.
    Fees are charged in 15 minute intervals.
    Working sometimes.

     

  • TELEPHONE

    Located just below the school on the south side of the street.
    If you need to receive a phone call in Paradise the number is 011-52 (613) 151-4206.

     

     

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    San Juanico real estate is hot. This small, isolated fishing village and has only recently been recognized as a location for vacation homes for Baja fans who really want to get away from it all. San Juanico's remote location and lack of basic services are it's biggest draws for those who want to truly escape the outside world, and it is these same qualities that provide the biggest obstacles for Baja aficionados who desire the basic luxuries such as water and electricity.

    San Juanico real estate is currently separated into two different locations. The newer homes now being built just outside town on 'Gringo Hill' tend to be large and self contained, while the vacation homes in town tend to be smaller and more basic in nature. A third area for homes is on the drawing boards out near the point, and may tie in with the limited services available at Scorpion Bay Resort.

    Thinking about moving south of the border? Visit the web site of BAJA RELOCATION for a head's up for what awaits you.

    Baja aficionados interested in building or buying a home near the Baja coastline might be interested in the web site of MATRIX UTILITIES for some good ideas on desalinization, energy options and waste disposal.

    Visit the web site of BAJA BUSINESS CONSULTANTS for a review of the legal end of living or doing business in Baja.

     

    REAL ESTATE BROKERS * LAND FOR SALE

     

    REAL ESTATE BROKERS

    There is only one licensed Broker in San Juanico, although there are more than a couple of people in town who will be happy to show you various lots for sale. Your best bet it to go right to the source, at least for your first run through town. If Jaime Adkins isn't able to help you find what you want, he'll put you in touch with someone who can.

     

    SCORPION BAY REAL ESTATE

    Telephone 011-52 (613) 138-2111.
    Fax 011-52 (613) 132-0188.
    E-mail: jamie_sanjuanico@yahoo.com.
    Punta Pequena, San Juanico, Baja California Sur, Mexico.
    Lots for sale, custom homes built, free real estate advice.
    Contact: Jaime Adkins and tell him Carlos Fiesta sent you.

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    LOTS FOR SALE

    There are smaller lots for sale in town, and larger lots are available on Gringo Hill and just outside of town. The lots in town tend to be geared towards smaller homes or trailers, while the larger lots on Gringo Hill are perfect for building large custom estates. In either case, for further information, contact Jaime at Patty's Market.

     

    LARGE OCEAN FRONT LOT FOR SALE

    Three large adjoining lots located directly across from the beach and ocean at the south end of San Juanico.
    Spectacular unobstruted 180 degree panoramic views of beach, coastline and San Juanico points.
    Lots have been graded and fenced and a private driveway leads to the road and beach.
    There are only a handful of these private lots available in the San Juanico area.
    Title insurance available.
    Use all 3 lots for one house or build 3 houses on the 3 lots.
    Owner will carry with $35,000 down.
    $110,000 U.S. for all three adjoining lots.
    For further information on the property and financing terms contact Chuck Chambers at chuckchambers@hotmail.com.

     

    RANCHO BAHIA ESCORPION

    An ocean front residential development is on the drawing board in the Scorpion Bay area. Lots will be large, and development guidelines will ensure conforming build-outs.
    Financing will be available at 10% interest with small down payments. Prices will start at approximately $40,000.
    For further information, contact Jaime Adkins at 011-52 (613) 138-2111.

     

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