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It is one of the few monuments in Baja California Sur located in the town of La Purísima in the municipality of Comondú, it was founded by S.J. Nicolás Tamaral on January 1, 1720, the main altar has a small altar four yards wide and about six high, with its bases and gilded carving on a blue field; it contains in said altarpiece a carved image of La Purísima Concepción, about two yards high, with a pedestal. The Mission of La Purísima had in its best times six missionary visits and a good number of indigenous ranches.
The municipality of Comondú is one of the 5 municipalities that make up the state of Baja California Sur, the name of Comondú takes its name from caamanc cadeu which means reed bed in canyon, it has various tourist and historical places such as the naval base of Puerto Cortés and remains of the Horchillero settlements, as well as its large number of tourist centers such as Puerto San Carlos and Puerto Adolfo López Mateos.
In the months of July and August, the Expo-Comondú Fair is held, with the participation of all the productive sectors of the municipality. During the months of February and March, the Gray Whale Festival is held, an event attended by thousands of tourists from various parts of Mexico and abroad. The days of Holy Week, National Holidays, All Saints' Day, All Souls' Day, Guadalupe Festivals and Christmas are also celebrated.