by Carla1Puerto San Carlos is on the central-west coast of BCS
Puerto San Carlos is a small Pacific-coast fishing community in the municipality of Comondú, Baja California Sur (BCS), set on the sheltered waters of Bahía Magdalena. It had about 5,742 residents (2020) and functions primarily as an industrial fishing port that also welcomes eco-tourism—especially in winter.
Bahía Magdalena (Mag Bay) is a large saline bay–lagoon system protected from the open Pacific by the barrier islands Isla Magdalena and Isla Santa Margarita, which helps keep the inner waters relatively calm. The broader lagoon complex is one of the peninsula’s biggest coastal wetland/mangrove systems, with extensive channels and estuaries that support marine life and birds.
What it feels like
- A working port town: docks, pangas, fish processing activity, and a straightforward “Baja outpost” vibe.
- Right next to wild landscapes: dunes, mangroves, and long, empty stretches of barrier-island beach just across the bay.
Why people go
- Gray whale season (roughly Dec–Apr): Puerto San Carlos is a main jumping-off point for boat trips into the lagoon system, where gray whales winter and can be seen close to boats; tours also commonly encounter dolphins, sea lions, and seabirds.
- Sportfishing: Offshore and bay fishing for species such as marlin, sailfish, dorado, and tuna is a big draw.
Quick orientation
Puerto San Carlos is on the central-west coast of BCS on Bahía Magdalena; Mexico’s navy port profile notes it’s about 266 km north of La Paz and naturally protected by the bay.
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