Stories

Last Christmas

Last December 23rd, for the third year in a row, our neighbors Garry and Marilyn Dennis and their friends brought Christmas to life in the valley west of Mulege. Garry dressed as Santa, passing out candy and hugs to the kids and abuelas. His sled was a flatbed trailer with Christmas lights and music. The…

Our Organic Valley

Did you know the valley west of Mulege is all organic? It’s not well-publicized, but if you venture out onto the dirt roads of the valley, you can find fresh organic produce, organic eggs, goat cheese, and even an organic winery. Produce Alejandro’s farm out by the Hacienda de La Habana RV Park is a…

The Old Spanish Mission at Mulegé

By David Kier 1705 was an ambitious year for the Jesuits, the Catholic Order who had the ambitious hope to Christianize a new land for the King of Spain, Philip V. Following the establishment of the first two California missions at Loreto (1697) and San Javier (1699), the Jesuits had the financing and priests available…

Beach Report

We went out to Bahía Concepción today for a little paddling and relaxing on the beach. The weather was almost perfect in the high 70’s and the water felt warm still. Good news if you are looking for someplace to social distance. Spring break it was not. Hardly any campers and RVs were seen. 12/29/20…

Five Ways to Help Mulege Restaurants

Running a restaurant or food stand can be a tough business even in normal times. The COVID-19 pandemic has made business even more trying. Here’s a list of what you can do to help. Dine out If you are currently in town, forget cooking and doing dishes. Head out to your favorite restaurant. From what…

RVing to Mulege – 11/20 Update

We ventured back down to Mulege recently in our RV (36ft Class A Winnebago towing a Jeep) from Oregon. If you are planning on or considering RVing down to Baja, this report will hopefully give an idea of what you might expect. We crossed the border at Mexicali East, an easy drive from Desert Trails…

Unique Stays in Mulegé

A quick search on Airbnb reveals some unique places to stay from wineries to a “treehouse” overlooking Bahia Concepcion with a range of budgets from over $100 US per night to as low as 16 US per night. Baja Glamping has a couple of unique and budget-friendly options overlooking Bahia Concepcion’s Playa El Coyote. Offerings…