Santa Rosalía, Baja California Sur

Santa Rosalía is a city and municipal seat of Mulegé Municipality, in Baja California Sur, situated along the Gulf of California. Located on the east coast of the Baja Peninsula, the town had a population of 14,357 inhabitants in 2020. The city was founded as a company town by the French Compagnie du Boleo in 1884, which established the local copper mines. Today the city is a popular tourist destination. In 2023, Santa Rosalía was designated a Pueblo Mágico by the Mexican government, recognizing its cultural and historical importance.