Travel to sleepy towns, venture into the mountains or camp at sandy beaches
Venture further afield and you’ll find even more history, culture and adventure. Travel the Baja Sur loop to some of the sleepy towns and set your own pace. Or take a tour with one of the many companies that offer single and multi-day excursions throughout the region so you can relax and enjoy the sights. Immerse yourself in the countless eco-tourism opportunities and spend a few days discovering the diverse desert and mountain landscapes.
Catch the waves near Todos Santos, a surfing destination with a thriving community of painters and sculptors. Originally founded in 1723 at the site of the Mission of Nuestra Senora del Pilar del La Paz (Our Lady of the Pillar of Peace), it become the Mission of Santa Rosa de Todos Santos in 1733.
Step back in time at the old mining town of El Triunfo, former home of prospectors trying to strike it rich with silver and gold in the 1800s. Though closed in 1926, about 1,000 residents call this scenic village home. You can’t miss the two chimney smelters, La Ramona and La Julia, as named by their famed designer Gustave Eiffel.
Kite board or windsurf in Los Barriles where winter winds make this the ideal spot to zip through the sea alongside sandy beaches. Join in the colorful display of sails soaring by or sit seaside and enjoy the display of adventurous acrobats.
Camp at Punta Coyote and San Evaristo beaches or head into the Sierra de la Laguna, which was declared a Biosphere Reserve in 1994. Catch a glimpse of fast-moving lizards and roadrunners, and, in the higher altitudes, discovers the oaks and pines that thrive in the cooler climates.
Trek into the desert hills to discover towering cardón, the world’s largest cactus, which can grow to a stunning 60 feet. More than 4,000 plants thrive in this ecosystem and countless coyotes, foxes, pumas and bighorn sheep make their homes here.
Whale watch in Magdalena Bay where so many gray whales migrate to mate and bear their young during the winter months that it’s called “whale soup!” These gentle giants travel from the Bering Sea to the bay’s mangrove-lined lagoons, which are home to hundreds of species of birds like pelicans, snowy egrets and frigate birds, to name but a few.
