What Makes the Baja a Great Place to Visit

Baja California is divided into two—the Baja Norte and Baja Sur and bordered by the Sea of Cortes and the Pacific. Baja Norte is an area with commercial fishing towns and fertile vineyards while Baja Sur is known for tourism and cattle ranching. The latter also houses the Sierra de Laguna, a mountain range that funnels the rain down the sand.
Baja takes pride in some of its areas which offer breathtaking views for the tourists and local residents as well. The Los Cabos, the Tourist Corridor, East Cape and Todos Santos are just a few of the town’s most popular tourist destinations. Los Cabos is a port town which has become a place packed with theme bars, cigar shops and souvenir stalls while the Tourist Corridor is a 20-mile highway lined with golf courses, amazing resorts and pristine beaches. Todos Santos is a colonial town and the East Cape features two main fishing communities.

If you love to engage in different activities under the sun, Baja is the perfect place to be. Enjoy fishing sailfish, black and blue marlins in the area. You may also try diving at Cabo Pulmo which serves as the home to Sea of Cortes’ only coral reef system. Enjoy riding the waves with your surfboard at Playa Costa Azul. Of course, you can also avail of the best whale-watching experience in Baja. Thousands of gray whales migrate every year around January to March from the Bering Sea to the Pacific Coast’s protected lagoons. Finally, have fun under the sun by sunbathing on the sands of the Baja beaches such as Santa Maria the corridor, Playa las Viudas, El Mednao, Playa del Amor, Playa San Pedro, Playa Palmilla and Playa Costa Azul.

Aside from the fun-filled activities, Baja also offers several great hotels where you can stay in while having your vacation in the area. Some of the best choices include the Hotel Twin Dolphin, Las Ventanas al Paraiso, Casa Natalia, and Palmilla.

When it comes to dining, you will only need to learn a single Spanish word to eat scrumptious food—“mariscos” (seafood). Indulge in smoking hot foods such as hot-off-the grill tortillas, spicy salsa, chiles rellenos, fried pork rinds, coconut milk, and of course, the finest and freshest seafood from the bounty of Gorda Banks. On top of all these mouth-watering treats, there are several good local restaurants even the people from Food Channel frequently visits.

Baja, California is indeed a great place to visit. Guests will never a have a boring day in Baja with the many activities to do and numerous tourists attractions to see. Therefore, if you are not yet sure where you will should go on your next vacation, you should seriously consider coming to Baja.