Consag father discovered paradise in 1746 and was later a strategic point on the peninsula, to supply provisions for the construction and development of neighboring missions and the mission of St. Mary of the Angels located 20km west of the Bay San Luis Gonzaga and Calamajué mission that lies south of the bay.

It's bay is inhabited by seagulls, pelicans and much more diversity of wildlife.

In its waters you can perform various activities such as:

Sport fishing

Diving: you can dive or snorkel in the bay and on the outside of the island, for observation of flora and fauna, as well as practicing spear fishing (with corresponding fishing permit).

Kayak the waters of the bay and surrounding area are perfect for kayaking, as it is protected from the winds, enabling a lightweight rowing.

Windsurfing and sailing: Used advantage winds make the bay an ideal place to practice these water sports.

Boat rides on the Enchanted Islands to observe a variety of birds and wildlife.

Hiking and mountain bike ride to visit the ruins of Mines and drag them Oasis of Rinconada and Palmitas.

Observation of marine life such as whales, whale sharks, sea lions, seals, dolphins, whales and / or dolphins and other species.

Watching terrestrial flora and fauna

Before reaching the bay is Puertecitos, a small inlet with thermal springs and beaches ideal for diving.

The San Luis Gonzaga Bay is located 180 km from the port of San Felipe by a dirt road.

By land:

423 km south of Ensenada by the Transpeninsular Highway. In Chapala take the dirt road (signposted) to the east, a distance of 57 Km of dirt.

San Felipe: 130 Km on a dirt road south of San Felipe through Puertecitos (Km 50) and continuing southward to reach San Luis Gonzaga.

If you want to reach via land to the state, you can drive by car or use services of different bus lines operating in the state. Baja California has a quality road network connecting major cities and municipalities. If you have chance to travel by car the road route tourist Tijuana-Rosarito-Ensenada, where at a distance of about 1 hour, you can enjoy the fantastic view from the Scenic Highway transpeninsular or imposing route Tijuana do not miss to Mexicali What's Near Rumorosa.

By air:

The main entrance door air state is the Tijuana International Airport, BC where there is service to major domestic airlines all over the country. An average of 120 flights, the airport has two runways with lengths of 9 and 12 thousand feet covering the different needs of commercial and private flights are performed daily.

There are also airports in San Felipe and Ensenada operate commercial flights but not yet in Mexicali 14 daily flights to three major airlines operate Mexico.

San Luis Gonzaga has two dirt runways for small aircraft.