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The variety and quality of activities
available to Baja visitors will dazzle you!
To learn more detail about the individual
activities available to Baja visitors scroll down the page.
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The
activities available in Baja are so numerous that it can be overwhelming
to a first time visitor. Baja offers an amazing variety of water
sports, and is considered one of the prime locations in the world for
sport fishing, scuba diving/snorkeling, surfing and wind surfing.
Land based activities are equally diverse and, for many, equally
exciting.
Fishermen come from all over the world to fish the waters off of Cabo
San Lucas, La Paz and the East Cape area of Baja. Ask anyone who knows,
even a little bit, about fishing where the world's most productive
waters are and the answer should always be Southern Baja. Farther up the
peninsula the waters around La Paz, Loreto and Mulegé are constantly
productive. Even farther north, in the Sea of Cortez, Bahía de Los
Angeles and the many islands, bays, and coves are places that fisherman
dream of. Magdalena Bay and the waters of Central Pacific coast
produce Wahoo action that, at times, is indescribable and almost
unbelievable. Large quantities of Marlin are also found around
Magdalena Bay throughout the year.
Whale
watching is ever popular in almost all of the tourist destinations on
the peninsula, even as far north as Bahia de Los Angeles, on the Sea of
Cortez. Whale watching takes on a whole new meaning when the
magnificent Gray Whales make their annual pilgrimage to their birthing
grounds in the lagoons on the Pacific side of Baja. From January
until the middle of April these huge creatures put on a display of
friendship toward humans that can only be described as extraordinary.
It is one thing to get in a boat and ride along with the migrating
whales. It is another story completely, to get into a small panga
and feel them rubbing the bottom of the boat. Both mother and
claves will often come out of the water and let you pet them, even kiss
them. It is something everyone should experience, at least once in
their lifetime. Many people can not begin to imagine that they
would ever be able to see a giant whale up this close, let alone kiss one.
A
visit to the cave paintings of the Sierra de San Francisco, in the
central region of Baja, is a truly inspirational experience. The most
appropriate way to see them will take a few days of your time, two
nights minimum, spent in the mountains.
Trust us when we say - it is well worth it! There are other cave
painting sites that can be visited on a day trip from either San Ignacio or
Mulege, both of which are pretty cool destinations by themselves and
both should be considered a part of "The Real Baja". There are many cave
painting and rock art locations in southern Baja, but most are minor
examples and difficult
to get to. Visits to all of the sites is controlled by the INAH, the History and Anthropology
arm of the federal government. It can be difficult to arrange a
proper visit to the lesser sites, you should use a qualified tour operator with a licensed
guide (and possibly a cave custodian) who are required to accompany you on any
visit. Our recommendation, trips out of San Ignacio or
Mulegé. Just to make sure that you understand our feelings about
visiting the cave paintings...DO IT! If you have the time, you will not regret it!
The almost constantly
glassy waters of the Sea of Cortez along with the bays, and inlets,
found on both sides of the peninsula offer smooth waters for kayakers,
divers and jet skis. The Sea of Cortez destinations of Bahia de
Los Angeles, Mulege, Loreto and La Paz are known far and wide among
kayakers for their beauty, calm waters and facilities that cater to
Kayakers. Kayak sport fishing has become increasingly popular on
Baja's East Cape. Tuna, Dorado, Rooster Fish, Marlin and Sailfish
are all available and within easy reach of shore to the adventurous kayaker.
On the Pacific side kayakers enjoy the wildlife and whales of Magdalena
Bay and the inlets of around Puerto Lopez Mateos. Farther north
Bahía de Ballenas (Bay of Whales) and Laguna San Ignacio offer a
protected environment for kayaking, when the whales are not present.
Swells that are born far
off in the southern Pacific Ocean bring quality waves to the Baja
peninsula with surprising consistency. Baja has long been a
favorite with surfers. Mile upon mile of deserted beaches on the
Pacific side and around into the Sea of Cortez, become not so deserted
when the swells hit. But many locations in Baja are not that easy
to get to and remain virtually empty, even when a good swell has
arrived. Many of these surfing spots are extremely difficult to
get to and require and 4x4 vehicle and basic camping skills to be able
to enjoy the waves. If you do happen to find that deserted beach with near
perfect waves, you are one of the lucky ones that have experienced the
perfect road trip into "The Real Baja", a road trip that will never be
forgotten.
The sport of off road
racing was not really popular until after the first Baja 1000 was held
in October of 1967. Since that first race the sport has exploded
and evolved into a high tech war of factory sponsored motorcycles versus
high powered trophy trucks driven by some of the biggest names in the
racing world. But off road sport does not have to mean 135 mile
per hour trucks or $35,000.00 motorcycles. Baja has some of the
best, wide open, terrain in the world for playing with your motorcycle,
quad, mini-bike, dune buggy or whatever you happen to have. Hummer
tours are growing in popularity in Los Cabos, visiting parts of the
interior that most tourists never get a chance to see. There
are wide open beaches, sand dunes, mountain trails and dirt roads that
go on for endless miles. You may just find out that your perfect
off road adventure ends in a small fish camp where you will
eat like a king and sleep under billions of brilliant Baja stars.
Golf has taken the peninsula by storm in recent years and is becoming a
major tourism draw. Baja can now boast of having twenty courses
with at least 3 more in the planning or construction stages. More than a few of
these courses are of the "world class" variety, while others are simple 9
hole affairs allowing for all skill levels to be able to enjoy a round
during their vacation. Golf vacations are often combined with
sport fishing adventures that offer a diversity not found in many areas
of the world. The golf courses of Baja have been
designed and built by the likes of Jack Nicklaus, Robert Trent Jones II,
Davis Love III,
Tom
Weiskopf
and Greg Norman. Where else can you catch (and release) a Marlin in the morning,
play eighteen holes, while enjoying a Cuban cigar and still get back in
time to enjoy a leisurely cocktail hour with your wife or girlfriend?
Horseback riding is
popular everywhere in Baja. Riding along the beautiful beaches,
especially at sunset, on both coasts of the peninsula has always been
a Baja favorite. There are several ranches in Northern Baja that
feature rides into the mountainous regions of the Sierra Juarez or
Sierra San Pedro Martir ranges. There are also several places in
Los
Cabos that cater to those interested in dressage, and there is
a recently opened polo club just north of Cabo San Lucas on the Pacific
side.
The
duration, scope and intensity of most of the activities available in
Baja can usually be adapted to your particular vacation plans or personal preferences.
This is just one of the
sections of this site that we will be expanding on a regular
basis. We will soon have more links (directly below) to give more
detailed information, along with links to providers of the many activities
available to visitors in Baja.
Pez Gato Catamaran
Cruises - Fantastic Adventure -
(Discount Coupon)
Snorkeling Tour - Cabo's Original Party Cruise - Whale Watching
From the U.S. call: (619) 446-6339 - From México call: (624)
143-3797
Tropicat Jazz and
Wine Cruise - 65 foot Luxurious Catamaran -
(Discount Coupon)
Smooth Sailing and Mellow Music - International Bar - Beautiful Sunsets
From México call: (624) 143-3797 - From the U.S. call: (619) 446-6339
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CABOMAR Fiesta Dinner
Cruise - Mexican Food & Great Drinks -
(Discount Coupon)
Dinner, Drinks & Latin Rhythms - International Bar - Beautiful Sunsets
From the U.S. call: (619) 446-6339 - From México call: (624)
143-3797
Rissalena Cruises -
37 ft. Custom Catamaran - Personalized Service - Attentive Crew
Sunset Cruise - Breakfast Cruise - Whale Watching - Snorkeling Cruise -
Create your own personal cruise!
From México call:
(624) 143-3048 - Cellular: 044
(624) 147-7037
Cabo Sky Tours
Enjoy incredible views
of Cabo San Lucas from a powered hang glider. It's Incredible!
From México call:
(624) 144-1191 - Cellular: 044 (624) 150-1000
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