The town historically has been primarily fishing and agricultural, with the major crop being onions. Other local crops include chilies, alfalfa, potatoes, and beans. There are several nearby fishing camps at
Punta Baja and
Isla San Jerónimo.
Bocana Beach (Spanish:
La Bocana) is located approximately five miles west of El Rosario through the
arroyo and over the dunes.
Tourism The town is located on
Mexican Federal Highway 1 and also a stop on the
Baja 1000 racing event. The
Aplopappus vernicosus is a Mexican species of
shrub in the family
Asteraceae, that has been found almost exclusively in this town. Just outside of the town of El Rosario (approximately 13 miles south) is the
Las Pintas, a site for petroglyphs which dates back to over 2,000 years ago. There is also a nearby petrified forest. ==Missions==