More driving past Loreto…still heading north on Highway 1. There were a few checkpoints, but these were non-threatening, with Mexican officials remaining professional and simply asking where we were going. They do record your driver’s license and license plate. Like so many things, these are to help ensure safety for all, even if they are a little different from the way we typically do things in the US.
Luckily, we were not in a hurry, as we were able to spend some time in Playa El Requeson, part of the beautiful Bahia Conceptión, or Conception Bay, as it translates in English. This beach is a campground, and even though I am not a camper, I enjoyed strolling through the soft sands and taking in views of the crystal-clear water as a leg stretching break before heading into Mulege.
We came into the small town of Mulege late on a Sunday morning. This had a few disadvantages, as the church was having services, and we didn’t feel comfortable interrupting. Also, the local museum was closed. But one advantage was that the town was not crowded, and we were able to stroll the streets and take a peek inside their local community center. This is an area with a regulation basketball court, bleachers, and a small stage. These are common in small towns in the Baja, but this one was dedicated (at least judging by the mural on the wall!) to Cuesta Aguilar, a local famous boxer.
But one of my favorite things about Mulege is, you guessed it, the food! We ordered a late Sunday breakfast from Antojitos Mexicanos Zuria, right on the main square of Mulege. The chorizo plato was delicious, and they were careful to replace the huevos (eggs) with papas (potatoes) due to my “huevo” allergy!
Misión Santa Rosalía rests atop a hill on the outskirts of Mulege. This mission was built in 1766 and has a lookout point sporting amazing views of the town of Mulege and the river that runs through the town. The views had to be spectacular to motivate me to climb it with my fear of heights. Hence the selfie for photo proof!
I found myself wishing that we could spend more time in the quaint town of Mulege, but we had to forge ahead to our next overnight stop, San Ignacio!