Beautiful Kino Bay is one of the few accessible spots for the travelers on the long undeveloped coastline stretching from the northern end of the Sea of Cortez down to the resort center of Guaymas. Kino Bay and the little town of "Old" Kino are 66 miles from Hermosillo by good paved road. A long landing strip is a convenience for private pilots.
The residents of the tiny village, with its simple chapel and single cantina, make their living chiefly by fishing from small boats or dugout canoes.
South of the village are some luxury condominiums, but most of the new development is north of town in the newer, more urban shoreline community of "New" Kino, a modern development with paved streets, sidewalks, and sewers. A progressive seaside resort with attractive homes springing up along the beach, "New" Kino has several modern motels, recreational vehicle facilities, and a few restaurants including the interesting Caverna del Seri. Shore fishing is good, boat rentals are available, and swimming is fun because the high salt content of the water makes floating effortless.
Large Tiburon Island in Kino Bay is the homeland of the Seri Indians and a focal point for these people. Basically nomadic at heart, the Indians never settled into an agricultural subsistence and spend much of their time pursuing the sea turtles that provide a small living for some of them. You'll see many of the Seri (their population is slowly dwindling) in and near towns selling trinkets, especially hardwood animal carvings and shell necklaces. Their gentle, pleasant smiles make it difficult to imagine that years ago they were believed to be cannibals and fierce warriors.
Beautiful Kino Bay is one of the few accessible spots for the travelers on the long undeveloped coastline stretching from the northern end of the Sea of Cortez down to the resort center of Guaymas. Kino Bay and the little town of "Old" Kino are 66 miles from Hermosillo by good paved road. A long landing strip is a convenience for private pilots.
Large Tiburon Island in Kino Bay is the homeland of the Seri Indians and a focal point for these people. Basically nomadic at heart, the Indians never settled into an agricultural subsistence and spend much of their time pursuing the sea turtles that provide a small living for some of them. You'll see many of the Seri (their population is slowly dwindling) in and near towns selling trinkets, especially hardwood animal carvings and shell necklaces. Their gentle, pleasant smiles make it difficult to imagine that years ago they were believed to be cannibals and fierce warriors.
