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air here is miraculous, and outlines of reality change with the moment." -John Steinbeck, The Log from the Sea of Cortez. |
Whatever
attracts you to Baja, whether it is fishing,  surfing,
seafood, desert flora, cave paintings, Spanish Missions, whales, or
the ever shining sun, you will not be disappointed. Mexico's
forgotten peninsula, has been surely rediscovered, yet much of it
remains a true frontier bringing millions of visitors per year. |
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 One
of the most incredible sights
in Baja California happens from January through April. During this
period of time, the Gray Whales of the world converge in either Baja
California Sur, Laguana Ojo de Liebre, or Guerrero Negro. These magnificent
mammals can be easily spotted from the shore or the sea. For around
20 American Dollars, you can rent a boat to see the whales up close.
This site attracts thousands of tourists, scientists, and whale lovers
alike each year. |
Baja
California's major attractions start at trekking in the Sierra De
San Pedro Martir to scuba diving off Cabo Pulmo. All of Baja's recreation
can be enjoyed at a very low cost and at no cost at all if you get
lucky. For you fishermen out there, Baja Mexico has the reputation of some of the best fishing sports fishing anywhere. Fish are biting somewhere in Baja year round, whether Marlin, Halibut, Sea Bass, Albacore, Snapper, Shark, Sailfish, or Yellowtail, no place in the world offers such a large variety of fish. In the Sea of Cortez alone, over 800 varieties of fish have been identified. |
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Holidays,
Festivals, and Events
January New year's day / Jan Dia De Los Santos Reyes. February Constitution day, 5 February March - Spring break : not
a Mexican holiday. This is an April - Semana Santa : " Holy Week " or Easter week. Besides Christmas, this is the second most important holiday. Semana Santa customs is breaking Cascarones, colored eggs stuffed with confetti over the heads of friends and family, May - Cinco De Mayo : Held on May 5th. This festival commemorates the defeat of an attempted French invasion at Puebla de Los Angelos in 1862. This holiday features music, dance, food, and other cultural events. |