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Top 5 beaches of Baja California

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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 ...

Baja California on the road

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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 ...