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Wine Country and the Aquarium of the World
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November 18, 2010
The route travels along the Baja California Peninsula, which for years has been a magnet for adventurers, athletes and gourmands. The two coasts of the peninsula attract visitors in search of contrasting experiences. On the Pacific Ocean side you can see whales, and cosmopolitan cities, vineyards, golf fields, as well as taste some of the best cuisine in the country; on the Sea of Cortés side, there is fantastic marine life, oases, enchanting cities and Jesuit missions. In between: the desert and its cacti, unique in the world.
Destinations that make up the Route
TIJUANA
This is one of the most vibrant cities in Mexico. Its bars, bull fights and dancing spots have made it famous. Today, it is also a center for cultural creation, the venue of one of the most important art meetings in the continent and birthplace of a popular and electronic music movement that, in addition to making it current, connects it to the vanguard from the rest of the world. It also shares the taste for fine cuisine with the cities nearby.
ENSENADA
This is the most important port in the region, famous for its cantinas and its delicious food. You can’t expect the best beaches, but you will find the best plans for sport fishing, the most delicious street-food stalls, and streets full of surprises for you to take home. Lopez Mateos Avenue, where shops are located, is also full of small bars and coffee houses, perfect for a great afternoon. There is also a movement led by proud local chefs, with environmental and organic consciousness, and incomparable designer cuisine.
VALLE DE GUADALUPE
Mexico is famous for its tequila, but Valle de Guadalupe (Guadalupe Valley) is also giving it an important place among lovers of fine dining. Wines from this region are earning international awards. A visit to this valley not only brings you the opportunity of discovering the tasty Mexican varieties, but also of trying world-class restaurants and staying at small and adorable hotels that seem to be custom made.
LOS CABOS
Made up of two towns, San Jose del Cabo and Cabo San Lucas, this is a stretch of land in the extreme South of the Baja California Peninsula. The traveler will find a landscape integrated not only by the gorgeous contrast between desert and beach, but also by luxurious hotels, golf courses and the most exclusive spas in Mexico. During season, this is a splendid place for whale watching and observing other marine life, and it is always a starting point for a visit to the natural rock arch in the finisterre.
LA PAZ
Sunsets in this city are famous for their splendor. But this is not the only thing that La Paz has to offer; its pier is ideal for strolling around and eating extremely fresh fish tacos, and its beaches, especially Pichilingüe north of the city, are not only extremely beautiful because they are low and peaceful, but they’re also ideal for a swim. From here, you can take boats to go swimming with sea lions and search for whales.
ISLA TODOS SANTOS
Actually, this is not one but two small islands. It is the perfect place for a one-day round-trip escape. For those who love surfing, this is the perfect spot for the sport, since the island is famous for having the highest waves on this coast. Simply contemplating its impressive waves is worth a visit to the island, but you can also admire the area’s diverse marine fauna, such as whales passing by, during season; you can also practice deep-sea diving and sport fishing.
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Baja California
This is the land of Tijuana, the most vibrant border city in Mexico; Ensenada, a very popular port for fishing aficionados; and Valle de Guadalupe (Guadalupe Valley), a region of clay and loam soils, with extravagant white rocks, where vineyards are grown, drinks get better and better, and food is wonderful. You must drive a car to explore the surprises that each one of the wineries holds, where the traveler will find signature wines, enchanting small hotels and the best restaurants in the country.
Baja California Sur
One of the best tourist developments in Mexico is located on the tip of the Baja California Peninsula. This is a place where Hollywood stars come for vacations, because of the quality of their hotels and the service. The contrast between the desert and the sea is dazzling. But that is not all; this is the place for world-class spas and golf courses. Since the times of John Wayne and Ernest Hemingway, fishing has also been one of the biggest attractions of this area in Mexico.
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