With the Gulf of Cortez to the east and the Pacific Ocean to the west, the Baja California peninsula boasts some of the world''s best beaches. The waters are clear, warm and inviting, with remarkable deep-sea fishing. Inland, the peninsula''s extraordinary desert landscape offers a unique setting for romance.
The pride of the peninsula must be its southern tip, where the Pacific meets the waters of the Gulf of Cortez. Los Cabos (which means "The Capes") stretches twenty miles from bustling, energetic Cabo San Lucas to the quieter San Jose del Cabo. Cool sea breezes counter the peninsula''s low humidity and average temperatures of eighty degrees. Los Cabos deserves its reputation as one of the world''s most romantic destinations.
If you''re looking for excitement, try Cabo San Lucas, located on the southernmost tip of Los Cabos. The city has incredible nightlife, from nightclubs to world-class restaurants offering the best in Baja California cuisine. The shops of Cabo San Lucas offer items gathered from across Mexico.
This is the destination for couples who want a little adventure. The deep-sea fishing is outstanding, especially the Marlin fishing. The area also offers scuba diving, snorkeling and surfing possibilities.
Hiking the Baja California Desert Why restrict yourself to the coast? The interior of the peninsula offers amazing mountain biking and hiking adventures. Desert hikes provide unique scenery, and a chance to view local vegetation and wildlife. Wear high boots: Rattlesnakes aren''t uncommon!
Why restrict yourself to the coast? The interior of the peninsula offers amazing mountain biking and hiking adventures. Desert hikes provide unique scenery, and a chance to view local vegetation and wildlife. Wear high boots: Rattlesnakes aren''t uncommon!
Twenty miles to the east of busy Cabo San Lucas, on the coast of the Gulf of Cortez, lies the quiet town of San Jose del Cabo. Jesuit missionaries settled the town in the eighteenth century, and much of the original architecture remains.
If you''re nature lovers, San Jose del Cabo abounds with opportunity. Just to the north of the city lies a marsh that is the winter home to a wide variety of nesting birds. Whale watching is also popular in the winter. Between January and April, an estimated 11,000 gray whales migrate to the warm waters surrounding the peninsula to mate and calve. Whale watching tours may be one-hour jaunts or daylong excursions.
Located about halfway up the eastern side of the Baja California peninsula, Loreto also offers opportunities for whale watching. The little town is nestled between the sea and the majestic Sierra la Giganta, where natural erosion has carved vertical valleys and breathtaking peaks.
Quiet and laid back though the town is, Loreto has some world-class golf courses. Quality golf courses can be found throughout the Baja peninsula, but Loreto''s golf courses are considered some of the best worldwide. Every October Loreto hosts a world-famous golf tournament as part of a week of festivity celebrating the town''s founding.
Food is not a problem on the peninsula, where Baja California cuisine reigns supreme. Baja California dining is an eclectic mix of Mexican cuisine merged with influences from around the world (including China and Russia). The food is often experimental, and always intriguing. Naturally, seafood is a major feature on the peninsula''s restaurant menus.