Things to Do in Baja California

The peninsula of Baja California is a piece of paradiselandscapes found beyond Baja California's shores,
situated at the westernmost region of Mexico.both diving experts and amateurs can enjoy their Baja
Geographically speaking, Baja is a unique anddiving experience.
interesting place to see and visit. The peninsula isOther water sports and seaside recreational activities
situated between two large bodies of water, the vastthat you can do in Baja is wind surfing, para sailing, sea
Pacific Ocean on the west and the abundant Gulf ofkayaking, whale watching, island boating and surfing.
California or Sea of Cortez to the east. All throughoutDue to the long strip of mountain ranges found in the
the entire length of the peninsula runs a series ofpeninsula of Baja California, activities such as mountain
coastal mountain ranges which, along with the beachesbiking, trekking, hiking and camping are popular
and deserts of Baja, make up the peninsula's landrecreational activities along Baja mountain ranges.
region.Some very well known mountain ranges in the Baja
The multitude of environmental regions in Bajapeninsula are the Sierra de la Giganta and Sierra de la
California combined with it pleasant MediterraneanLaguna. These mountain ranges have different
climate opens up the doors towards many recreationalenvironmental regions within them. You can find cool
activities for travelers, visitors, locals, tourists andpine forests, dry mountain forests and desert mountain
vacationers.regions.
Of course, water sports aplenty are available in BajaDeserts in Baja California also offer several
California. There are several beaches, marinas, harborsrecreational activities. Desert biking is a famous sport in
and bays to be found all around the Baja peninsula,Baja and there are plenty of annual biking competitions
and swimming is an activity many people enjoy inand events held here. There are also some ranches
Baja's fine, white sand beaches. Aside from swimming,found along Baja desert regions where you can go
another water sport that thousands come to Bajahorseback riding, touring and ATV racing (all terrain
every year to experience is sports fishing. With twovehicle racing).
very abundant and large bodies of water found onAnd even within the large cities and small towns of
either side of the peninsula, it comes as no surpriseBaja, there is always an enjoyable distraction to find.
that Baja offers an enjoyable fishing experience.Tours are popular among vacationers and visitors. Old
Snorkeling and scuba diving are also very popularSpanish missions, cathedrals, museums, cave paintings
among tourists. There are but a very few places in theand other historically and culturally significant sites are
whole planet where you can dive and swim alongcommonly part of these tours. Shopping is a most
colonies of hammerhead sharks or gigantic yet gentleengaging activity in Baja California, not just because of
whale sharks and humpback whales. Because of thethe very low prices but also because of the wide
rich marine bio-diversity in the Sea of Cortez and thevariety of choices there is to find.
Pacific Ocean, as well as the interesting underwater