Sailing to a Ghost Town: What We Found Sailing Hiraya Ep. 56
16 April 2023 · 9 min · 217 views · United States
What this video covers
Jessica and the crew of the sailboat Hariah anchor in a bay near painted cliffs to explore the abandoned salt-mining town of Bahia Salinas. After shifting winds cause an uncomfortable roll at the initial anchorage, the crew motors to Bahia Salinas to secure permission from local caretakers to tour the ruins.3:36 The site features crumbling structures built with coral, including a church, a school, and a large warehouse connected to salt deposit ponds by industrial equipment.4:55 The crew inspects remnants of the operation, such as an old forklift and a dugout canoe, while observing desert flowers and local wildlife like pelicans and blue-footed boobies.5:12 The salt mine ceased operations in 1984, and the grounds now house a hunting lodge.5:35 The visit concludes with a stop at a nearby beach characterized by soft white sand.9:06
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