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The long, skinny strip of land along the western edge of Mexico is known as Baja California. At the top lies Tijuana and the border between the United States and Mexico, while at the bottom rests the world-famous tourist, party-haven of Cabo San Lucas. In between is an always fascinating desert landscape of towering cactuses, sprawling beaches, secluded Mexican towns, and winding dirt roads.

Where is Baja California

Head south of San Diego and across the US border. You've got 800 miles of arid peninsula from the border to Cabo San Lucas. Take the Blue Line/Tijuana Trolley to San Ysidro and walk across the border (costs about $2.50, 40 mins)

Coach & Rail

ABC Bus Company (01-664-621-24-24) travels up and down Baja Cal from Tijuana all the way to Cabo (29hrs) and back.

Highlights

Enseñada a couple of hours south of San Diego, along the coast is this popular party destination loaded with rowdy visitors and beaches. Make sure you try the fish taco. Beware though, this place is very touristy.

Tijuana is touristy and fun but it is not representative of the real Mexico and it’s culture. You can get cheap drinks and food everywhere, but don’t forget the health laws are a tad less stringent here.

Points south A day’s drive to Daggett's Camp at Bahia de Los Angeles puts you on the blue waters of the Sea of Cortes (no bus service, gas up in El Rosario). From January to March, see thousands of whales at Guerrero Negro or in the Mission town of San Ignacio. Spending a day or two at EcoMondo on the Bahia Concepcion near Mulege and kayaking the tropical waters is a must. And the colonial town of Loreto is the place to learn of the history of Baja. If you want to avoid the big cities and tourist traps of La Paz and Cabo, stay at Pescadero surf camp a few miles south of Todos Santos. Also, Cerritos Beach offers warm waters and free camping.

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