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Santa Rosalía, Mexico

Santa Rosalía is a town of 11,765 people in Baja California Sur, Mexico, founded in July 7, 1885.

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Population11,765 GeoNames
RegionBaja California Sur
Elevation5 m 16 ft
FoundedJuly 7, 1885
Time zoneAmerica/Mazatlan
Nearest airportPalo Verde Airport (SRL) 32 km

Why visit Santa Rosalía

Townapedia lists 4 museums and landmarks, 3 parks and trails, 10 places to eat and 8 places to stay in and around town.

About Santa Rosalía

Santa Rosalía is a city and municipal seat of Mulegé Municipality, in Baja California Sur, situated along the Gulf of California. Located on the east coast of the Baja Peninsula, the town had a population of 14,357 inhabitants in 2020. The city was founded as a company town by the French Compagnie du Boleo in 1884, which established the local copper mines. Today the city is a popular tourist destination.

From the Wikipedia article Santa Rosalía, Baja California Sur (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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Museums and landmarks4

Museo El Boleo

Museum

Calle Jean Michel Cousteau, Santa Rosalía

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Antigua locomotora minera

Monument and historic site

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Grúa minera

Monument and historic site

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Monumento al Maestro

Monument and historic site · 0.9 km

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Parks, trails and playgrounds3

Estadio de Futbol Antonio Arciniega Muñoz

Sports field and stadium · 1.4 km

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Marina FONATUR

Marina and boat launch

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Parque

Park · 1.4 km

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Restaurants and cafes10

Tonka's Grill

Restaurant · Mexican, Barbecue · 0.8 km

Manuel F. Montoya

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Cofeestar

Restaurant

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El Boléo

Bakery

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El boleriano

Restaurant · 0.9 km

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Las Cabrañas

Restaurant · 0.6 km

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Panadería "Bachicha"

Bakery · 1.1 km

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Regio

Restaurant · 0.9 km

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Sicodelicos

Restaurant

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Tercos Pollito

Restaurant

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Tacos El Poblano

Fast food · Regional · 0.9 km

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Where to stay8

Casa de Maria Sara

Motel and hotel · 1.2 km

Muro

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Casa de Pablillo

Motel and hotel · 1.1 km

Muro

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Hotel del Real

Motel and hotel

Manuel F. Montoya

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El Industrial

Motel and hotel

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El Morro

Motel and hotel · 2.3 km

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Hotel Francés

Motel and hotel

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Las Casitas

Motel and hotel · 1.6 km

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Sol y Mar

Motel and hotel · 1.0 km

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History

The town was named after Saint Rosalia, although the mission is not located by the town, but is in original location Mulegé, about 100 km (62 mi) south.

Santa Rosalía boasts French influence, particularly in its architecture. The French Compagnie du Boleo founded the town in 1884 and exploited copper mines there until they closed in 1954. They built houses and installed the metallic Iglesia de Santa Bárbara.

Unlike many other mining sites, the industrial facilities which are located in the very middle of the town, were never dismantled. Of particular interest are the reverberatory furnace and the metallurgical converter, although they are currently not accessible by the public due to safety concerns. Old locomotives, mining equipment and machinery are visible everywhere, much preserved as ornate. The main mining company building (La dirección) have been reconverted into the city hall and its offices into an industrial museum.

From the History section of Santa Rosalía, Baja California Sur on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Churches and places of worship4

Shopping12

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Gas and EV charging3

Schools, colleges and libraries14

Healthcare6

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Map of Santa Rosalía

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Getting there and nearby towns

Palo Verde Airport (SRL) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 32 km away.

  • Ejido San Lucas 14 km south, about 14 min by car
  • San Bruno 23 km southeast, about 23 min by car
  • Mulegé 57 km southeast, about 57 min by car
  • San Ignacio 63 km west, about 1 h by car

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