Cerro de la Ballena
A rocky hill next to the Old Port. From the lighthouse and the Our Lady of Guadalupe shrine at the summit, you can overlook the old town, the harbor, and the bay.
Cerro de la Ballena is a volcanic rock hill behind the Old Port, and it gave the city its name, 'Rocky Point.' Climbing the slope and steps takes about 10 minutes. At the summit are a lighthouse and a small shrine to Our Lady of Guadalupe. From here you can look down on the fishing boats of the Old Port, the New Port marina, and the long beaches on either side. Sunsets and night views are both beautiful. It is free, and it can be visited together with the Old Port seaside promenade.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Malecón & Old Port
- Sandy Beach
- Cholla Bay
- Estero Morúa
- Isla San Jorge
- El Pinacate y Gran Desierto de Altar Biosphere Reserve