TOURIST SIGHTSEEING
Besides the natural beauties of its sea, there are endless attractions in this area such as the closeness to the archaeological areas of cave paintings, the dessert flora and fauna unique in the world such as the Giant Cactus, the Wild Lamb, etc., zones with sulphurous water, mines, dry vessels from great lagoons formerly bottom of the sea, and great granite walls to practice mountaineering in the "Devil’s Peak" with more than 10,000 feet in height.
Also its night life, its gastronomy, its traditional events such as the Carnival, the famous Shrimp Festival, the Off-road races that are carried out throughout the year, and above all the warmth of its people.
WATER SPORTS
SPORTS FISHING
It is carried out mainly aboard small boats called "pangas" (small fishing boats) that are used by magnificent fishermen in the small Island of Consag that is a rock formation 18 nautical miles from this Port, in the Artificial Reefs placed only 3 miles form the beach, or in the islands located south of San Felipe.
There are also private boats and shrimp boats used that are equipped for sports fishing.
SWIMMING
Swimming in deep sea is regularly practiced, but the extreme tide variation makes it sometimes very tiresome. This is why it is more recommended to use the fine pool facilities that the majority of the developments and public pools have.
DIVING
Self diving can be practiced in the archipelagos of the small islands located south of San Felipe in the area of Puertecitos. This place has a big variety of marine species.
WATER-SKIING
This sport is still not very popular, but there are magnificent conditions to practice it because our bay has an approximate extension of 12 miles, and during many seasons its swell is at a minimum.
KITE FLIGHT
It is practiced in the summer time. There is a tourist service official agent that provides these services, using preferably the kite flight.
BOAT RIDE AND JET SKI
They are offered in the picturesque "pangas" at affordable prices as well as the "banana" rides. There are as well different places that rent motorcycles and jet skis.
ROWING AND CANOEING
San Felipe has a magnificent Rowing School that is now-a-days the base for the National Rowing team that is the National Olympics Runner-up. You can get specialized classes and carry out tournaments throughout the whole year..
FISHING
Fishing is a highly appreciated activity in the area. We can say that the San Felipe as a tourist destination was founded by sports fishermen that discovered the existence of a unique specimen in the world such as the Totoaba that is endemic specie for the region. Due to its commercial exploitation it is currently being protected as specie in danger of extinction.
Still, fishing has been getting more popular with species such as Corbina, Cow Fish, Cabrilla, Trigger Fish, Hake, Sierra Mackerel, Dogfish, and others that by their weight and size are priceless trophies for the sports fisherman.
