San Ignacio

 village, municipality

There are two completely different sides to San Ignacio. The sprawl along Baja Highway One is just the excess that taps into the highway traffic. The real San Ignacio about one mile south of the highway, around the town square in the center of the palm-filled valley. This is the San Ignacio you want to see!

The town square is a classic, perfectly shaded by six huge Indian Laurel trees. Adjacent to the town square is Mision San Ignacio de Loyola, built in 1786. It is in excellent condition, due in no small part to its 4 feet thick volcanic rock walls! A peek in the front door is a must. You haven't seen a true Mexican party until you've been here on Saint Ignacio's birthday, during the last week in July. It's an incredible 24 hour fiesta!

The town offers many basic necessities, including ice, gasoline, and a decent size market. There is an airstrip north west of town, and pilots fly over town just low enough to attract someone to come out and pick them up.