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Bahia de Kino ( Alcatraz Island )

Bahía Kino is a town in the Mexican state of Sonora, on the Gulf of California; it was named after Eusebio Kino. The name also applies to the adjacent bay between Alcatraz Island and Punta San Nicolás, Sonora. The names Bahía de Kino and Bahía Kino are used interchangeably.
Founded in the 1920s as a small fishing camp, Bahía de Kino is a thriving community of about 7,000 inhabitants. Fishing is central to the community’s economic life although only about 25% of the adult population works directly in fisheries. Ironwood (Olneya tesota) carving is also an important, though little documented, source of employment. Fishing accounts for about 46% of total economic production, with 43% contributed by general commerce and service provision. Light industry and artisanal activities make up only about 10%.
The town is administered as part of the municipality of Hermosillo. It is located on land that was part of the traditional territory of the Seri people who now live to the north on their communal property.
Despite the town's location and economic importance, there are no harbor or port facilities (other than the Port Captain's office). All fishing activities are based off the beach to the southwest of town. Two public boat ramps are available; one in the town (located at the Islandia Marina RV Park) and a second 6 miles north-west of town.
Local people refer to Kino Viejo ('Old Kino', the site of the original village and main commercial center today) and Kino Nuevo ('New Kino'). The latter refers to the tourist homes, motels, RV parks, and restaurants that line the coast for several miles north of Kino Viejo.