Sierra de la Laguna Mountains
Sierra de la Laguna Mountains
Sierra de la Laguna Mountains
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Scenic mountains peaking at 6,000 feet and covered with lush pine and oak forests.
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Agustin M
Oaxaca, Mexico13 contributions
Jun 2017 • Solo
I met Edgardo, a local tour guide, in Santiago. He assured me I'd be able to hike up without a guide or map, and that I would find water sources on the way. I decided to take some machaca and granola with me, as I knew I'd be spending at least a couple of nights in the mountain. There are a few paths starting from different points, and I went up the San Dionisio path. The weather was very sunny and dry. There were two small camping spots on the way up, before reaching the valley of the lagoon. Many streams and waterfalls in the area. I hiked down the opposite way I went up, and at the highest point was able to see the Pacific ocean on one side and the Gulf on the other. It's possible to find a PDF online from the CONANP of the Sierra de la Laguna hiking trails.
Written June 15, 2017
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JDoParis
Paris, France42 contributions
Jan 2012 • Couples
We have spent two days in a customized backpacking trip in the Biosphere Reserve Sierra la Laguna, in january 2012 with our guide Edgardo Cortes from baja sierra adventures. The hike started near Santiago, one hour drive from San Jose del cabo. From there we walked for hours among the boulders upstream the almost dry aguas calientes canyon with amazing landscapes. We discovered the canyon ecology with nice natural pools in the middle of the sierra dry forest and stopped to settle a night camp under the rocks, in the middle of wilderness. Edgardo was a great guide : he knows the place very well and its flora and fauna as well, He guided us among the rocks and in the forest as if in the streets of mexico city and answered all our questions about the sierra. We felt safe at all times with him, and last but not least, he is also a very good cook.
Written March 4, 2012
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Leggo_Mego
Wimberley, TX12 contributions
Feb 2017 • Couples
My hubby and I didn't make it all the way to the falls; strenuous hike for us, but will definitely try again. Worth the effort, beautiful area! Take plenty of water and head scarves / hats for sun protection. If ATVing in, get goggle to protect from dusty road. Watch for cattle! We had an angry toro on our path, and just climbing up and away from them. Cold, refreshing stream at lower access points is great for a soak.
Written February 25, 2017
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Sam M
2 contributions
Apr 2019 • Couples
This is a scam. We struggled to get a hold of the company. Finally got connected to the guides wife and child who answered the phone and told us he is out on a tour and that the guide who is fluent in English would call us back. Two days later he didn’t call us back. We called and he said I got an email from you I thought you we already confirmed. We spoke on the phone about details of day trip. He said we wouldn’t be visiting ranch for lunch he would pack a lunch. He didn’t ask about diet restrictions. We drove an hour out and let him know our ETA, no answer. When we arrived we called before turning into the isolated dirt road. No answer. After waiting for 5 minutes we turned back. 52 1 624 166 8706
Written April 2, 2019
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WanderfullLife
South Bend, IN47 contributions
Aug 2015
Took a wonderful hike following a clear mountain stream and found lots of cactus and trees blooming and swimming holes to enjoy. Reminds me in some ways of the southwest but different color scape. Don't forget to get off the beach and see the mountains as you have the best of both worlds at your fingertips here. I went with a guide from Cabo Outfitters so ask them for the best tour.
Written August 9, 2015
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Lisa E
Ventura, CA129 contributions
Apr 2019 • Family
My teenage son and I took a tour with Baja Sierra adventures earlier this week. Our tour guide was Manuel and we visited Aguas Caliente Canyon where we hiked approximately 4 1/2 to 5 miles, swam & jumped into two great water holes and enjoyed a fun lunch. Our tour ended with an approximately three mile fun down hill bike ride. It took us about an hour and 10 minutes to get to Santiago from Cabo San Lucas & this was a great break from the party vibe of Medano Beach. Manuel was knowledgeable, helpful & professional, highly recommend!
Written April 5, 2019
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Alexandra H
Portland, OR1,026 contributions
Dec 2018 • Solo
This is one of the most beautiful places I have ever visited. I stayed at a serene ecolodge on the edge and mountain biked on my own for 3 days, then I went on a three day, two night guided hiking and camping trip with a guide from Baja Sierra Adventures (based in Santiago, excellent outfit, they provided excellent camping gear and mountain bikes). The first day, we hiked in and swam in pristine mountain pools, then bouldered back to the trail head. The canyon we were in was composed of granite cliffs and gian boulders that were awe-inspiringly gorgeous. You could spend a long time admiring each individual boulder, they were stunningly adorned with various other rocks. At hikes end, we had an opportunity to mountain bike on a rolling, sandy road. At the end of the first night, we went to a base camp at the end of Canyon San Dionisio, located at the edge of a ranch. The next day, we hiked in and reached a higher elevation where the pinyon pine forest was in sight; I biked back to Santiago along a roughly 10 mile, rolling road. My visit totaled 6 days but I would gladly have spent 2 weeks in this beautiful area. If you decide to hike in to one of the higher peaks, you would do well to take mules, as the through hike to Todos Santos takes days and involves a lot of steep trails. Unlike one of the other reviewers who hiked for 3 days on his own to the summit, I personally would not trust myself to be able to pick out the right paths. It seemed to me that the hikes were all along cow paths and there were periodic junctions where you had to be familiar with the surroundings to select the correct path. I plan on returning to try to summit with Baja Sierra Adventures, who can arrange for mules and provide all the equipment for camping plus all the food and water needed for multiple days.
This area offers a variety of hiking experiences from easy to difficult. It is absolutely necessary in my opinion to go with a guide and wear sturdy hiking shoes/boots.
The area was not buggy in December (I did not see any bugs or get any bites). The temps ranged from the 40s at night to the mid 70s in the daytime. Relative to Cabo, it is shadier and cooler, but you still need to bring water and sunscreen. My guide said that area is too hot starting in June and that during the rainy season, the canyons are also prone to flash floods and the rivers that are swimmable in the Fall can be very dangerous.
Well worth the time spent.
This area offers a variety of hiking experiences from easy to difficult. It is absolutely necessary in my opinion to go with a guide and wear sturdy hiking shoes/boots.
The area was not buggy in December (I did not see any bugs or get any bites). The temps ranged from the 40s at night to the mid 70s in the daytime. Relative to Cabo, it is shadier and cooler, but you still need to bring water and sunscreen. My guide said that area is too hot starting in June and that during the rainy season, the canyons are also prone to flash floods and the rivers that are swimmable in the Fall can be very dangerous.
Well worth the time spent.
Written December 27, 2018
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Tam Warner Minton
Dallas, TX206 contributions
Dec 2017
Absolutely gorgeous, we hiked in the stream and in places with no path. We all loved it! It was a perfect, gorgeous day, but the sand was really sharp!
Written January 7, 2018
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Cari P
41 contributions
Jun 2016 • Couples
We hired a guide of the zone. My husband & I love nature so we take our 60 years old moms & we had a great time & local lunch (around 4hrs total). It is safe enough & the walking was full with nature & beautiful sights. There are onyx giant rocks so the visuals within the mountains are incredible. If you want to find all the secret rivers & fountains better to know how to swim, there is not much strength in the torrent so you could go with a life vest, still you need to be strong enough to be claiming & walking through the rocks which is really fun as long as you do it safe, with someone else guiding knowing the area. Our mothers stayed next to one of the rivers & they had a nice evening in the middle of mother nature. There is a hotel in Santiago which is a really small town, cheap & it give you time & clean shower after the visit.
There are other Reserves in the zone, some of them require more time, Edgardo was a great guide, he´s an expert so he can cover Camping, etc. It depends of the level of the experience you want.
There are other Reserves in the zone, some of them require more time, Edgardo was a great guide, he´s an expert so he can cover Camping, etc. It depends of the level of the experience you want.
Written June 28, 2016
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Bob L
3 contributions
Jul 2023 • Family
Wild Canyon adventure in the mountains of Cabo was awesome. Bungee, zip line, ATV, horse back riding. It was a blast!!
Written July 11, 2023
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Callie Mendoza
La Paz, Mexico
What is the fastest/easiest way to get to a decent waterfall?
Written December 9, 2019
This is a scam. We struggled to get a hold of the company. Finally got connected to the guides wife and child who answered the phone and told us he is out on a tour and that the guide who is fluent in English would call us back. Two days later he didn’t call us back. We called and he said I got an email from you I thought you we already confirmed. We spoke on the phone about details of day trip. He said we wouldn’t be visiting ranch for lunch he would pack a lunch. He didn’t ask about diet restrictions. We drove an hour out and let him know our ETA, no answer. When we arrived we called before turning into the isolated dirt road. No answer. After waiting for 5 minutes we turned back.
Written April 2, 2019
Hey Agustin,
I would be very interested in having the PDF of Sierra de la Laguna hiking trails if you have it because I don't find it on internet... Thank you in advance ! :-)
Written July 28, 2018
I really don't want to hike. In fact, I really don't even want to get out of my rental car. Is there a road where I can drive part way up.
Written July 3, 2018
Hola, es recomendable ir los primeros dias de Agosto? COmo es el clima durante la noche?
Gracias
Written July 28, 2017
Que necesito llevar para 2 dias, que clase de equipo se necesita, quiero ir la proxina semana
Written June 15, 2017
Lleva agua suficiente y comida, cerillos si planeas prender fogatas en tu campamento. Es algo fresco cuando llegas a lo alto y necesitas un sombrero para protegerte del sol durante el dia. Lleva botas adecuadas, el sendero puede ser muy empinado con polvo. Tent y sleeping bags.
Written June 15, 2017
¿Cuanto sale la renta de las bestias para subir las cosas a la sierra de la laguna?
Written October 10, 2016
Hola, buen dÃa, me gustarÃa saber si puedes decirme con más precisión donde encontrar guÃa y cuánto tiempo es necesario para realizar una visita a la sierra.
Gracias y saludos
Written September 28, 2015
Which city do you access Sierra de la Laguna from? Santiago or Todos Santos?
Written September 25, 2015
The access from Santiago is more direct, and the San Dionisio trail is much nicer than the La Burra trail which is accessed from the highway near Todos Santos.
Written June 15, 2017
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