Rosalia, the “French” city in Baja California Sur on the Sea of Cortez is another reason to set out by car and do some exploring. The metal church of Santa Barbara in Santa Rosalia is the focus of an unsolved mystery. Some people claim it was created by Gustave Eiffel and others say it’s the work of another French architect.

For over half a century, the rich copper deposits in this area were mined by a French company in exchange for setting up maritime traffic to the mainland at Guaymas and by building the town, port and public buildings. The copper gave out in the 1950’s and the economy today depends on tourism, and its proximity to the Sea of Cortez. The fact that tourism sustains this remote town speaks well of its charm and delights. A French bakery over one hundred years old still bakes the alluring bread.

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