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The Best Outdoor Adventures
Whale-Watching in Magdalena Bay: Few sights are as awe inspiring as watching whales in their natural habitat, and few places in the world can offer as complete an experience as Mexico's Baja peninsula, especially in Magdalena Bay in the El Vizcaino Biosphere Reserve. The various protected bays and lagoons in this area on the Pacific coast are the preferred winter waters for migrating gray whales as they journey south to mate and give birth to their calves.
Surfing the Baja Coastline: Northern Baja has the perfect combination of perpetual right-breaking waves and cheap places to stay, not to mention the legendary Killers Break at Todos Santos Island, while Southern Baja guarantees premium waves and worry-free beach camping year round.
Kayaking the Islands off Loreto: The offshore islands and inlets surrounding Loreto are a kayaker's paradise, and numerous outfitters are equipped to take you on day trips or overnight kayak excursions. Especially popular is exploring Isla del Carmen, a mostly inaccessible and private island just offshore.
Freediving and Spearfishing off La Paz: Gliding beneath the water on a deep breath alone -- without a heavy scuba tank or bubbles -- is as liberating as it gets. And, if regular fishing bores you, a deep breath is the first step to your hand-picked catch. Test your spear-gun shot underwater against the sea's pelagic predators. Tour companies offer freediving and spear-fishing instruction; and in the reefs, seamounts, and blue water surrounding La Paz, you never know what may swim by.
Golf in Los Cabos: Los Cabos has evolved as one of the world's top golf destinations. It currently has seven courses open to challenge golfers and several more under construction. The destination master plan calls for a total of 207 holes of play. In addition to the championship design, quality, and exquisite desert-and-sea scenery of these courses, Cabo offers very reliable weather. The ample and intriguing variety of courses challenges golfers of all levels.
Exploring the Caves in Central Baja: The goal of a trip to these caves is to see the mysterious cave paintings that potentially date back to the Prehistoric Age, but, in itself, the journey to the caves in Central Baja is a fascinating adventure. Depending on your destination, treks can be mildly challenging to difficult. These treks will take you through the canyons, crossing streams, and up challenging climbs. In many protected areas, access is allowed only with an authorized guide. The caves are in the San Francisco de la Sierra and Santa Martha mountains in Central Baja.
Sportfishing in Los Cabos: You're as likely to reel in the big one here as anywhere in the world, where bringing in a 45-kilogram (100-lb.) marlin is considered routine. The Sea of Cortez has an abundance of fighting fish, and easy access to the Pacific provides opportunities for stellar sportfishing in all seasons. Among your likely catches are sailfish, wahoo, tuna, and the famed marlin, in black, blue, and striped varieties.
Hiking the National Parks of Northern Baja: In northern Baja, several national parks provide ample opportunities for hiking, camping, climbing, and other explorations. Among the most notable is the Parque Nacional Constitucion de 1857, a 5,000-hectare (12,350-acre) preserve, at an altitude that averages 1,200m (3,936 ft.), and, contrary to what you may expect in Mexico, has a large lake in an alpine setting. In the Parque Nacional Sierra San Pedro Martir, you'll find the Picacho del Diablo (Devil's Peak), a mountain with a summit at 3,095m (10,152 ft.) from which you can see both oceans and an immense stretch of land.
Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without
notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before
planning your trip.
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