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Eat & Drink

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Upcoming Events

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Health & Wellness

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Wind Forecast

Brought to you by MasViento (December 4, 2025):

  • Today...Cloudy with rain likely...especially this afternoon and tonight. Light and variable wind.
  • Friday - Mostly cloudy with light rain or sprinkles likely. North wind 12-14 mph.
  • Saturday - Mostly sunny. North wind 18-22 mph.
  • Sunday - Sunny. North wind 20-24 mph.
  • Monday - Sunny. North wind 18-22 mph.
  • Tuesday - Mostly sunny. North wind 18-22 mph.
  • Wednesday - Sunny. North wind 16-20 mph.

Today will see light and variable winds, cloudy skies, and light rain developing this afternoon. (read full discussion)

Classifieds

Lose something? Find something? Want something? Want to get rid of something? Check out the Classifieds

Lost (5)
Found (3)
Available (84)
Wanted (24)

Travel Board

Connect with other travelers to coordinate airport rides, caravans up and down the peninsula, rides for people and stuff. Give it a try!

La Ventana Stories

An ongoing series of write-ups about the history and the happenings of La Ventana Bay and the surrounding region. Recent highlights:

The Sea Around Us: Bottlenose Dolphins - Over the past few weeks, we’ve had the pleasure of encountering these playful and charismatic dolphins all around us. (by María Rodriguez-Salinas)

Observing the Reef: Absent from the Reef and other Videos - As part of my "Eyes on the Reef" campaign series to help people engage with, and discover the amazing diversity that local coral reefs support, I present the following videos (by William Ihne)

Bird's Eye View: The Multiple Benefits of Birdwatching - Why should folks, young and old, take up birdwatching? It will not only enrich their health, prosperity and well-being but also help the birds themselves and in fact, our entire planet. And all for a very low initial financial investment! (by David Bird)

All Things Reptile: Almost Snake Season - It is almost snake season! Mid March is usually the beginning of the snake breeding season down here and, as the spring comes and the kiters go, they should be coming out more and more!  (by Chance Stevens)

Data Splash: Every Whale Has a Story to Tell - Just like human fingerprints, no two whale tails are alike. Their unique markings—pigment patterns, scars, and fluke shapes—allow scientists to track them over time. For decades, researchers have used photo-identification techniques to study humpback whales, following their incredible migrations and monitoring population health. (by Valentine Chassagnon)

Meet the Owners: Mariscos El Palmar - Nestled along the main road in La Ventana, right where the Thursday farmers market takes place, you'll find Mariscos El Palmar — but the way it got there was less traditional than you might expect. (by Natalie Smith)

History of La Ventana: The Cabalerra de Cerralvo (Part 2) - From El Sargento and La Ventana, you can watch shadows paint Isla Cerralvo a changing hew of colors from sunrise to sunset. The island provides beautiful views, but it also conceals many tales. The Caballera de Cerralvo, told here for the first time, is one of them. (by Tom Spradley)

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Business

A showcase for local businesses and services in the La Ventana bay.


Everything but wind sports, basically. Tours, excursions, whale watching, fishing, mountain biking.

Resources to help our furry friends in need.

Arts and crafts, food and drink. Retail.

All things here to make a body and mind feel better.

Manage your rentals, take care of your property.

Ready to buy?

Resorts, hotels, bed & breakfast, hostels, campgrounds.

Shuttles services and vehicle rentals. Rides to and from the airport or anywhere. How to get from here to there.

Kiteboarding & Windsurfing. Lessons, gear and more.

Rentals

Visiting for a few days or the entire season? Check out the rental opportunities. From homes to condos to campsites.

🏡 Homes/Condos   ⛺️ RV/Camping Spots

Realty

Ready to buy? Browse the homes, condos and lots for sale in the community.

🏡 Homes/Condos For Sale 🏝 Lots For Sale

What Else Can You Find Here?

🦎 All Things Reptile – About the scaly creatures of the region.

👫 Amigos de Alumnos – Scholarships for local students.

🐶 Animal Welfare – Dedicated to helping the furry critters in need.

🌌 Baja Night Sky – Resident astronomer informs us about the cosmos.

🚑 In Case of Emergency – Information about local emergency services.

🐟 The Sea Around Us – Life under, over and on the Sea of Cortez.

🐠 Observing the Reef – Reports from the reefs of our bay.

🇲🇽 Meet the Owners – People behind local businesses