This 800-mile-long Mexican peninsula poking south from the US state of California is a true adventurer's paradise. From the bawdy border town of Tijuana to the colonial missions, from the searing Vizcaí Desert to the delicious blue waters of the Pacific and Sea of Cortez, Baja encompasses infinite, surreal variety. The finest way to take it all in is to travel the length of the peninsula on Highway 1, the Transpeninsular, which veers from coast to coast, across deserts and through mountain ranges. Baja is a marvel for all kinds of water-based activities - surfing the pacific swells, kayaking and snorkeling with sea lions near La Paz, diving in the Bahía de Loreto marine national park, getting up close with giant gray whales at Laguna Ojo de Liebre and other spots on the Pacific coast. It's almost as exciting on land where you can backpack or ride horses in the mountains that form Baja's rugged spine, or explore millennia-old cave paintings in the Sierra de San Francisco. And Baja is not all rugged outdoor stuff - far from it. It has its artist colonies (Todos Santos), its wine tastings (Ensenada), great food and comfortable lodgings (almost everywhere), its charming colonial mission towns (Mulegé) and even one pumped-up, fly-in-fly-out, crazy party town (Cabo San Lucas).
Must See
- #1 Watch gray whales
- #2 Drive the Transpeninsular Highway
- #3 Surf Pacific swells
- #4 Loreto water activities
- #5 Ancient rock art Sierra de San Francisco
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- #1 Land's End Cabo San Lucas
- #2 Todos Santos artist colony
- #3 Snorkel with sea lions and whale sharks near La Paz
- #4 Relax at colonial-style San José del Cabo
- #5 Party till dawn at Cabo San Lucas
Top Rated Activities
Archaeology | Beach Activities | Bird Watching | Canoe/Kayak | Eco-tourism | Festivals | Fishing | Horseback Ride | Nature | Nightlife | Scenic Drive | Scuba | Snorkeling | Sunbathing | Surfing | Swimming | Walking | Wine TastingBaja Peninsula Events, Tours & Attractions
- Viator - Book Baja Peninsula tours and experience
- Baja Peninsula's Calendar of Events - See key events through the year.
- Baja Peninsula's Visitor's Bureau Info - Official visitor information for Baja Peninsula.
- Baja Peninsula's Local Maps - Find more local maps for Baja Peninsula.
- Mag Bay Tours
- Ensenada Gazette
Annual Events in Baja Peninsula
- Jan Puerto San Carlos Gray Whale Festival
- Feb Todos Santos Art Festival
- Jun Coyote 300 Off-Road Race
- Jul La Paz Dorado Fishing Tournament
- Jul Scorpion Bay Surf Tournament and Car Race, San Juanico
- Sep Dia de la Independencia (Independence Day)
- Dec La Purisima Festival
Baja Peninsula Travel Guides
- Fodor's Baja Peninsula Guide - Select advice for discerning travelers.
- Frommer's Baja Peninsula Guide - Candid, reliable information for traveling like a local.
- Lonely Planet Baja Peninsula Guide - Independent, trustworthy, and sometimes irreverent.
- Rough Guides Baja Peninsula Guide - Practical, witty, and always inquisitive.
- Baja.com
- Viva La Paz
Baja Peninsula Travel Reviews
- TripAdvisor - Great traveler reviews of Baja Peninsula. Over 5,000,000 opinions.
- Virtual Tourist - Tips from real travelers who have visited Baja Peninsula.
Flights & Insurance
- Baja Peninsula Airport Info - Detailed info on the Baja Peninsula airport.
- Trip Protection - Protect your planned trip to Baja Peninsula.
- Travel Insurance - Insure your Baja Peninsula trip from emergency expenses.
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