The Baja California Peninsula, Mexico
Tourism Information
Located in the northwest region, the Baja California
Peninsula borders the United States on the north, and lies
east of the Pacific Ocean and west of the Sea of Cortez. The
peninsula has an ideal climate, with sunny days throughout
most of the year and average temperatures ranging from 15° C
(59° F) in the winter and 30° C (86° F) during the summer.
Its territory, which spans about 1,300 kilometers (806
miles) from north to south, is divided into two states:
Baja
California and
Baja California Sur. In the former, Tijuana
stands out as one of the most visited border cities in the
world, thanks to its popular bullfights, dog racing,
cultural center and its famed contribution to international
cuisine: the Caesar salad. Also in the state of Baja
California, you can visit Ensenada, a town surrounded by
nearby vineyards, which explains why it has become the
peninsula’s cultural capital in recent years. Or you can do
some whale-watching at la Laguna Ojo de Liebre (Scammons
Lagoon), where you can spy the Gray Whale. Also nearby is
Rosarito, one of Mexico’s top destinations for scuba diving
and fishing.
In the peninsula’s southern state, Baja California Sur,
you’ll find incredible natural scenery: beach resorts
deserts, nature reserves and the mountains of the Sierra de
San Francisco, where you can witness magnificent cave murals
or visit old missions. What’s more, you can enjoy the
numerous spas and resorts of Los Cabos, one of Mexico’s most
popular destinations, which also offers top-notch golf
courses. North of Los Cabos, in La Paz and Loreto, you can
do some sportfishing, surfing, windsurfing, kayaking, scuba
diving and whale-watching on the Sea of Cortez.
For road trips, it’s worth noting that you can drive across
the region along the Transpeninsular Highway, which
stretches from Tijuana to Los Cabos. You can also travel by
way of the so-called Escalera Nautica, a nautical route that
stops at various ports along the coast.
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Tijuana
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