Palo Verde Airport

Mulegé, Mexico

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Small regional airport serving Baja California Sur's Mulegé area.

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Mulegé, Mexico

Palo Verde Airport, designated with the IATA code SRL, is a small general aviation and regional airport located near Mulegé, a town on the eastern coast of the Baja California Sur peninsula in Mexico. The airport primarily serves light aircraft and charter operations connecting the region to other destinations in Baja California. Mulegé is a popular destination for ecotourism, fishing, and exploration of the nearby Santa Rosalía area and the Gulf of California. The airport provides limited but essential air access to this relatively remote part of the peninsula, where road travel can be time-consuming. Due to its small size and regional nature, Palo Verde Airport does not support large commercial jet operations. It serves as a convenient access point for tourists and residents who require quicker travel to and from the Mulegé area.

Getting to & from

Ground transport into Mulegé town is limited and typically arranged via private vehicle or local taxi.

Airlines here

No major commercial airlines operate scheduled service; the airport primarily handles charter and general aviation flights.

Notable facts

›Located on the eastern coast of the Baja California Sur peninsula near the Gulf of California.
›Serves a remote area where road travel on the Transpeninsular Highway is the main alternative.
›Primarily used for general aviation, private, and charter operations.
›Mulegé is known for ecotourism, sport fishing, and proximity to UNESCO-listed cave paintings.
›The airport's IATA and ICAO codes are both listed as SRL.

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City & Place Guide

Desert oasis town where the Sierra meets the Sea of Cortez.

Mulegé is a small, palm-shaded oasis town in Baja California Sur, nestled along the Mulegé River where it meets the Sea of Cortez. The town's lush date-palm groves, mission ruins, and calm estuary create a striking contrast with the surrounding Sonoran Desert, making it a favorite stop for Baja road-trippers and boaters.

Despite its tiny size, Mulegé punches above its weight for outdoor adventure. World-class kayaking, snorkeling, and scuba diving draw visitors to the nearby Bahía Concepción, one of Baja's most beautiful bays. Cave paintings in the Sierra de Guadalupe, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, add a compelling cultural dimension to any visit.

•Bahía Concepción — stunning turquoise bay with beaches perfect for kayaking and snorkeling.
•Misión Santa Rosalía de Mulegé — 18th-century hillside mission with panoramic town views.
•Sierra de Guadalupe Cave Paintings — ancient UNESCO-listed rock art reached by guided mule trek.
•Mulegé Estuary — peaceful mangrove waterway ideal for birdwatching and kayaking.
•El Sombrerito Beach — uncrowded bayside shore great for camping and swimming.
•Mulegé Museum — former territorial prison turned local history and culture exhibit.

Getting around: Mulegé has no public rail service; most visitors arrive by car via Mexico Highway 1 or by private boat. Local taxis and moto-taxis provide affordable in-town transport, and many hotels arrange transfers or rental vehicles. Rideshare apps do not operate here, so agree on fares before boarding taxis.

Best time: October through April offers the most pleasant weather, with warm days, cool nights, and minimal humidity or hurricane risk.

Local food: Don't miss fresh-caught clams and shrimp from the estuary, machaca burritos made with dried beef, and date sweets produced from Mulegé's famous palm groves.

This guide is provided for general information only. Verify details locally before making travel decisions.

Encyclopaedia

Palo Verde Airport is a paved airstrip located in San Bruno, a town 30 km south of Santa Rosalía, Baja California Sur, Mexico. The airstrip is also known as "Chivato Bay" and the CIB code is used as its identifier. It handles aviation for the city of Santa Rosalía.

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