Isla Magdalena
Location
Pacific Coast of Baja California Sur, within Bahía Magdalena, opposite Puerto San Carlos.
Municipality
Comondú Municipality
Primary access:
- Puerto San Carlos
Activities
- Gray whale watching (December to April)
- Birdwatching
- Explore the island's sand dunes
- Hiking along remote Pacific beaches
- Photography
- Wildlife observation
- Boat excursions through Bahía Magdalena
- Sport fishing (seasonal)
- Kayaking (operator dependent)
Travel time
- La Paz to Puerto San Carlos: approximately 3 hr 30 min
- Loreto to Puerto San Carlos: approximately 3 hr
- Ciudad Constitución to Puerto San Carlos: approximately 1 hr
- Boat transfer from Puerto San Carlos to Isla Magdalena: approximately 25 to 35 min, depending on sea conditions.
How to get there
By Land
Drive along Federal Highway 1 to Ciudad Constitución, then continue west on Highway 22 to Puerto San Carlos.
By Air
Fly into La Paz or Loreto, then continue by rental car or private transportation to Puerto San Carlos.
By Sea
Isla Magdalena is accessible only by authorized boat operators departing from Puerto San Carlos. Most visitors arrive as part of guided wildlife or whale watching excursions.
Flights / Nearest airports
Primary Gateway
Loreto International Airport (LTO)
Approximately 3 hr 00 from Puerto San Carlos.
The closest airport to the destination, offering domestic flights and seasonal international service from the United States and Canada.
Alternative Gateway
Manuel Márquez de León International Airport (LAP) – La Paz
Approximately 3 hr 30 min from Puerto San Carlos.
Offers a wider selection of domestic flights, along with year-round and seasonal international service from the United States and Canada, with a scenic drive to Puerto San Carlos.
