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The history of Baja California has ancient roots and it's closely linked to the colonization of missionaries, first the Jesuits, then the Franciscans and the Dominicans. In January 1633, the Spanish government provided an expedition to Baja California with three ships and 200 men commanded by Governor Sinaloa, Isidro de Atondo y Antillon, accompanied by the Jesuit priest Eusebio Kino. The ships disembarked at what would later become the city of La Paz . The first settlement in La Paz was quickly abandoned because of the local population, who turned out to be hostile and unwilling to settle. So they tried again, near Loreto, but that same attempt failed. Kino and Atondo y Antillon then returned to the continent where the former went to establish several missions in the north-west. It was not until 1695 that another Jesuit priest, Juan Maria de Salvaterria , succeeded in establishing a permanent Spanish colony in Loreto: the Nuestra Señora de Loreto mission that quickly became the r...

Snorkelers and sea lovers from all over the world, rejoice! There is an (almost) secret place where you will be able to admire exceptional seabeds and some of the most beautiful animals in the world without having to deal with big groups or hordes of tourists! Sea of Cortèz I am talking about Baja California , that thin strip of arid and wild land divided by the Sea of Cortèz  from the rest of the Mexican mainland and located south of the much more popular US state of California. A surprising mix of landscapes of unreal beauty that is not yet a popular destination among Europeans and that still offers untouched nature, white beaches touched by turquoise waters and a full immersion into Mexican life! Here is a selection of the top 5 beaches, that we explored during our  road trip along the Baja California Sur . PLAYA ARMENTA We found this beach quite randomly and it became our favourite spot. North of Loreto and South of Mulegé , this beach is a solitary ...

The Cueva del Raton is the most accessible painted cave among those located in the scenic Sierra de San Francisco , in Baja California Sur. Actually it is more a natural shelter under the cliff than a real cave and, due to its size, it was used as a refuge by groups of prehistoric hunters that decorated the walls with rock paintings. The drawings, Unesco World Heritage Site since 1993 , depict brightly painted  human figures and animals as well as other abstract elements and are in excellent state of conservation thanks to their isolated location. HOW TO VISIT THE CUEVA DEL RATON In order to visit the cave, the best option is to stay 2 nights in San Ignacio , a small and relaxed town, 1 hour and half drive north of Mulegé , with a beautiful Jesuit mission dating back 1728 . If you don't have a car, you may consider an organised tour: there are a couple of tour operators in the central square that can sort everything out for you (transfer, guide and tickets). Prices should...

Baja California, geographic appendix of the homonymous American state, is the ideal destination for an adventurous road trip. It offers desert landscapes, paradisiac beaches and crystalline waters, beautiful colonial cities with ancient Jesuit missions a full immersion into real Mexican life! Baja California on the road SAN JOSE' DE LOS CABOS San José is the perfect place to start your exploration of Baja California Sur . Here is one of the main airports of the peninsula, plenty of options in terms of accommodation, food and shopping in general. The sand is golden and the water is crystalline, and although often the currents are too strong for either snorkeling or swimming, there are a couple of beautiful coves along the coastline such as Playa Chileno and Playa Santa Maria mostly protected from the winds. Other than that, the coast from San José del Cabo to Cabo San Lucas , offers various spots for windsurfing or just to lay down sunbathing. Sadly, we have to ...