SAN JUANICO
Also known as Scorpion Bay, is a quirky town where colorful gringo residences are sprinkled between local homes, the atmosphere is welcoming and friendly. With an extensive coastline of grey sands and clear waters, San Juanico is a perfect spot for beachcombing, kiteboarding, sun bathing, fishing - and of course, surfing. There are several small family run restaurants that offer a selection of dining opportunites, as well as several local markets that provide needed provisions.
WHAT TO DO WHILE IN TOWN
Go kiteboarding in the bay or at the points
Savor the the beautiful beach and Scorpion Bay
Fish from the beach
Have the best fish, shrimp or carne asada tacos
Book a trip with a local panguero for some fish.
Rent a surfboard and try your hand at the waves
We fell in love with San Juanico in 2006, so in 2009 the Casitas were born and we started welcoming guests. We made it our home away from home.
Join us at Casitas San Juanico, our six room motel. Share a beer with your friends in the communal courtyard, gaze at a blanket of evening stars, charter a panga, try your hand at fishing or a grab a surfboard ride and paddlle into some incredible waves or snuggle in for an afternoon nap in one of our comfy bed . We can share our local knowledge - as well as some of the magic of our town.
HOW TO GET THERE
To drive down, take Highway 1 down the peninsula to San Ignacio. There you can either take the North Road or Highway 1 to San Juanico. The North Road travels along the Pacific coast and is generally not recommended if you’re unfamiliar with it, it is unmarked and unpaved. Highway 1 (also known as the South Road) is paved all the way. Take Highway 1 to Loreto and across the peninsula to Ciudad Insurgentes, then head north until you get to Las Barrancas turnoff.
This is marked by a sign that points ahead to San Isidro and La Purisima and to the left for San Juanico. The sign pointing to San Juanico is covered with stickers and is easy to miss. Take a left onto this road and follow it almost all the way into Las Barrancas.
Right before you enter Las Barrancas, the road will fork to the right and there is a sign indicating the way to San Juanico. Once you get to San Juanico, the Casitas are located on Calle La Bocana.
The closest airport is Loreto, with international flights on Alaska Airlines direct from LAX. Domestic flights are available on Calafia Airlines and Volaris Airlines and are often quite inexpensive. From San Diego it is possible to walk from the US side of the border across the CBX Border Crossing to the Tijuana Airport to catch a domestic flight from Tijuana to Loreto. Rental cars are available in Loreto: Alamo, Budget, Europcar, Ace, and Hertz. The drive from Loreto is approximately 3.5 hours on paved roads, although some sections are potholed and there is occasional road construction.