Baja California info

Baja California is the twelfth state by area in Mexico. Its geography ranks from beaches to forests and deserts. The backbone of the state is the Sierra de Baja California; where the Picacho Del Diablo, the highest point of the peninsula, is located. This mountain range effectively divides the weather patterns in the state. In the northwest, the weather is semi-dry, mediterranean. In the narrow center, the weather changes to be more humid due to altitude.

It is in this area where a few valleys can be found, such as the Valle de Guadalupe, the major wine producer area in Mexico. To the east of the mountain range, the Sonoran Desert dominates the landscape. In the south, the weather becomes drier and gives place to the Vizcaino Desert. The state is also home to numerous islands in both of its shores. In fact, the westernmost point in Mexico, the Guadalupe Island, is part of Baja California. The Coronado, Todos Santos and Cedros Islands are also on the Pacific Shore. On the Gulf of California, the biggest island is the Angel De La Guarda, separated from the peninsula by the deep and narrow Canal de Ballenas.

 

Bays in Baja California, Mexico

Bahia Concepcion Lying on the Sea of Cortez, is one of the largest bays of Baja California, Mexico....


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GONZAGA BAY is one of the most beautiful destinations in Baja, and very difficult to get to. Bahia de Gonzaga consists of two separate bays, the large front bay faces the Sea of Cortez and tends to be the main bay for most activities, including 74 oceanfront homes and the restaurant & hotel at Alfonsina's. The back bay is almost fully protected except for a wide access channel and both are very beautiful....


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The East Cape of Baja California, is one of the world's most famous sportfishing meccas....


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Ensenada, Baja California, located just 70 short miles south of San Diego is the perfect weekend getaway. First discovered in 1542 by Portuguese navigator Don Juan Rodriguez, Ensenada was known as a small fishing village and the home of Hussongs Cantina and Papas & Beer until just recently, when it was selected from a handful of elite Baja cities to become Baja Norte's weekend Hot Spot!...


Playas de Rosarito (Rosarito Beach) is a city in the Mexican state of Baja California located approximately 35 minutes south of the U.S. border in Tijuana. Its beaches and dance clubs are a popular destination for young people from the United States during the Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends. The rocks used for pet rocks were imported from here....


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Just a two hour drive south of the USA border lies the port of San Felipe.This friendly, hospitable town has depended on the sea for its economic survival. In the past 20 years its economic base has widened with the growth of tourist activity. Today, San Felipe is a thriving community of more than 20,000 permanent residents, with an additional 10,000 from the United States, Canada and Europe....


Just a two hour drive south of the USA border lies the port of San Felipe.This friendly, hospitable town has depended on the sea for its economic survival. In the past 20 years its economic base has widened with the growth of tourist activity. Today, San Felipe is a thriving community of more than 20,000 permanent residents, with an additional 10,000 from the United States, Canada and Europe....


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Tijuana, is the largest city of the Mexican state of Baja California, situated on the U.S.-Mexico border adjacent to its sister city of San Diego, California. Tijuana is the westernmost city in Mexico, however, the westernmost population center is located in Isla Guadalupe....


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