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Two enormous FONATUR projects in Loreto were DENIED by SEMARNAT

flyfishinPam - 7-18-2009 at 11:58 AM

Two large projects, Puerto Escondido and Riviera Loreto (Ligui) were recently denied permits by SEMARNAT based on two public hearings that were held at La Mision Hotel in March.

Eco Alianza de Loreto, A.C. was a key player in the process of public hearings. By law if solicited, a project must present to the citizens its plans and it must make public their MIA (EIR). The public sentiments were overwhelmingly negative towards these two projects. Poorly planned and presented by fonatour the scientists and concerned citizens of this community and surrounding communities presented impressive and superior arguments against these two projects. The Puerto Escondido project alone required $1.6 BILLION dollars in investment of which approximately 2/3's was going to be private investment. According to sources a portion of the money that was destined to the PE project it has been rerouted to the Salinita project, the malecon South of colonia Zaragoza. This malecon project is in violation of the environmental laws especially where it encroaches on the federal zone. At this point the work has been slowed down due to some legal issues.

Thirty or so years ago when fonatur descended on Loreto they met no resistance. Even ten years ago little could be done about their actions, but in recent years and as more people have settled here with them came their backgrounds and experience in development and in environmental awareness. Now there are people who are holding fonatur's feet to the fire, holding them accountable. Projects need to present a well thought out MIA and plan as there are many people here now who can read through the BS, spot inconsistencies and errors. Development is fine as long as it is done responsibly and in consideration of this areas limited resources.

Crusoe - 7-18-2009 at 05:03 PM

Does this mean all new construction work will come to a grinding halt in Ligui? What do you think this exactly means? ++C++

bajabeachbabe - 7-18-2009 at 05:17 PM

I believe the two projects Pam was referring to is the development at Puerto Escondido and at Rattlesnake Beach. Pam, is that correct? The Villa Group project at Ensenada Blanca (Ligui) has received its permits and is moving ahead.

snowcat5 - 7-18-2009 at 05:30 PM

What's up with the recent work and on-going project at Puerto Escondido? For many years now I would spend a night, while traveling South, camping on the empty streets near the water. Last time thru, the streets were being dug-up and power and water systems upgraded. The marina facilities are the best in that area and there is hardly anyone there, ever.

flyfishinPam - 7-18-2009 at 05:30 PM

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Originally posted by bajabeachbabe
I believe the two projects Pam was referring to is the development at Puerto Escondido and at Rattlesnake Beach. Pam, is that correct? The Villa Group project at Ensenada Blanca (Ligui) has received its permits and is moving ahead.


yes correct

flyfishinPam - 7-18-2009 at 05:31 PM

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Originally posted by snowcat5
What's up with the recent work and on-going project at Puerto Escondido? For many years now I would spend a night, while traveling South, camping on the empty streets near the water. Last time thru, the streets were being dug-up and power and water systems upgraded. The marina facilities are the best in that area and there is hardly anyone there, ever.


they are building a landing strip for the NASA space shuttle or at least its starting to look that way.

Crusoe - 7-18-2009 at 07:03 PM

Soooo.... Riveria Loreto is the name of the development that is, or was,going to be built at Rattlesnake Beach? ++C++

Rattlesnake Beach

jk - 7-18-2009 at 08:25 PM

I have been to Ligui several times, but i am not sure which beach is called Rattlesnake. Is it the one between Ensenada Blanca and the beach directly out from Ligui, or the one directly out from Ligui, or another? Thanks.

Crusoe - 7-18-2009 at 08:48 PM

Just south of Puerto Escondido, around the point, there is a south east facing beach that has been a popular place for" free campers" and drifters for 30 plus years I am aware of. There is good access to Carmen Is. and Danzante from there also.It is accessed by an old road just west of Trupui. It was always refferred to by the people living there as Rattle Snake Beach. It is one of the nicer beaches in the entire Loreto area. I do not believe the area is ever referred to Ligui. Ligui is 3 to 4 miles south. The first sentence in Pams post on this thread refers to " Riviera Loreto (Ligui)" is a bit confusing. However she may have more local knowledge about other beaches in the area also designated as Rattle Snake!! ++C++

flyfishinPam - 7-19-2009 at 07:01 PM

I believe (but will find out for sure) that Riviera was going to extend from south of Pto Escondido to Ligui. The Pto Escondido project was also going to include Tabor Canyon which would have likely closed access to that excellent hike forever, and a portion of Juncalito.