"In pre-mission days, the local Cochimi called the sheltered arroyo formed by the Rio San Ignacio Kadakaamán or "Creek of Reeds".  Fed by an underground stream, this fertile palm oasis on the southern edge of the Vizcaino Desert has supported mission crops of wheat, figs, grapes, pomegranates, oranges, corn, and dates for over 200 years.  The sleepy town of San Ignacio (population approx. 4,000) is a cluster of stuccoed, pastel-colored, colonial-style buildings and small rancherias centered around Misión San Ignacio Kadakaamán and the adjacent plazuela.  Hemmed in on all sides by mesas, San Ignacio's palm-oasis ambience and ongoing resistance to change have made it a favorite among Baja travelers for decades."