Top things to discover in Cataviña

This area located in the middle part of the Baja California peninsula, is made up of mountains, ravines, plateaus, small streams and, above all, beautiful desert landscapes. Here you can find more than 700 plant species and more than 100 animal species.

It is a small community with a hacienda-type hotel and facilities located in a desert oasis with species of cacti that cannot be found anywhere else in the world such as giant teasels, the elephant tree, some yuccas and of course the cirios.

When you visit Cataviña you will be surprised by the crafts made with candle trunks, you can find furniture, tables and lamps, among other products.

Best things to do near to Cataviña

Five minutes south of the town is the Rancho Santa Inés and from there, 22 km east, you can visit the Oasis Santa María and the Mission Santa María de los Ángeles.

Between caves, trails and capricious rock formations, this place is ideal for practicing ecotourism. You can do many activities, however, we advise you to always be accompanied by an expert guide.

Most visited attraction in Cataviña

One of its biggest attractions are the cave paintings of Cataviña that are located less than 10 minutes north of the town and are very easily accessible, since a path leads you to the cave where the ancient representations will really surprise you. These cave paintings are comparable to European paintings due to their technique, beauty, and color, and it is estimated that they are more than 3,000 years old.

More information about the cave paintings