Origins: The Mission Era

Miraflores traces its roots to the Santiago Mission’s farmlands in the Rancho Viejo district. Originally inhabited by indigenous groups and Californio pioneers, this area became a hub for colonial agriculture and ranching in the late 1700s through land grants for:

• Urban plots

• Cattle ranches

• Crop fields

19th Century: Founding Families

• Spanish settlers formed the core population

• Notable immigrants: English and American families (Collins, Kennedy, MacLish) who put down permanent roots

• 1858: Officially designated a pueblo (town), replacing the name Rancho Viejo

• Mexican Revolution: Site of key battles at Cuesta de Caduaño led by General Félix Ortega

Modern Governance

1986: Established as an official delegation of Los Cabos, including sub-communities:

• Boca de la Sierra

• Caduaño

• El Ranchito

• La Calabaza

Economic Legacy

Traditional Exports (18th–20th Century)

• Beef jerky (machaca)

• Chorizo

• Piloncillo (raw cane sugar)

• Handcrafted cheeses

Contemporary Strengths

• Organic produce: Fruits and vegetables

• Artisan crafts:

  • Leatherworking (talabartería)

  • Woodworking

Cultural Heartbeat

Signature Flavors

• Flour tortillas

• Sweet empanadas

• Mission-era preserves

Festivals

• July: Pitahaya Festival (celebrating dragon fruit)

• December: Virgin of Guadalupe Patronal Feast

“Miraflores safeguards Baja California Sur’s colonial soul—where every tradition tells a story.”