Timeline
16:24
Santa Gertrudis - Boca del Infierno Provincial Park
Arrive at the park entrance. The afternoon light is softening. Take a moment to breathe in the salt air and scan the horizon toward the WSW, where the sun will soon dip below the water.
17:09
Santa Gertrudis - Boca del Infierno Provincial Park
Find a sturdy bench or a flat rock near the cove. This is your spot. Watch how the golden light begins to turn the water from grey to copper. The shadows lengthen across the forest edge.
17:54
Santa Gertrudis - Boca del Infierno Provincial Park
The sun touches the horizon. For a few minutes, the sky burns orange and purple before fading into twilight. Stay still and let the moment pass.
18:24
Santa Gertrudis - Boca del Infierno Provincial Park
The blue hour has set in. The park is quiet. Take a slow walk back toward the vehicle or your accommodation, carrying the stillness of the evening with you.
Local tip
The park is remote. Check the route for access roads before you go, as conditions can change with the weather.
Check before you go
- The park is unstaffed. There are no facilities for food or drink on site. Bring your own snacks and water.
- Sunset time varies significantly by season. On 15 January, sunset is at 17:54. On 15 July, it is at 21:28. Always check the specific sunset time for your date.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Yuquot (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).