| Baja California Sur | |
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Coat of arms and flag  | |
| State | Mexico |
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| Capital | La Paz |
| Surface | 73,475 km² |
| Inhabitants | 637.026 (2010) |
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Baja California Sur (Baja California Sur) is a state in the Baja California Peninsula of the Mexico.
To know
The main resources of the state are in tourism, thanks to the great beauty of its environment.
Geographical notes
Located in the northwestern part of the country and occupies the southern part of the Baja California Peninsula. It is bathed to the west and south by the Pacific Ocean, to the east by the Sea of Cortés while it borders to the north with the state of Baja California.
In the northern part are the lagoons of San Ignacio and Ojo de Liebre, breeding sites of the gray whale. Not far away is the Vizcaíno desert in which the El Vizcaíno Biosphere Reserve.
Some islands in the Pacific Ocean (Natividad, Magdalena and Santa Margarita) and some in the Mare de Cortés are part of Baja California Sur: San Marcos, Coronados, Carmen, Monserrat, Santa Catalina, Santa Cruz, San Diego, San José, San Francisco, Partida, Espíritu Santo and Cerralvo.
The highest points in the state are Sierra La Laguna, Las Tres Vírgenes volcano and Cerro Salsipuedes.
When to go
In the summer months the temperature can exceed 40 ° and even more in the hinterland areas. In winter it drops to an average of 9 °. The stretch of coast from La Paz to Cabo is the hottest ever with high temperatures in the summer and reaching spring values in the winter months (20-27 °)
Territories and tourist destinations
The state of Baja California Sur is divided into 5 municipalities (Municipios)
Urban centers
- La Paz — [1] Capital of the federal state.
- Cabo Pulmo
- Cabo San Lucas - City at the southern end of the peninsula.
- Guerrero Negro - Between the Sebastián Vizcaíno bay, the Ojo de Liebre lagoon and the Vizcaíno desert.
- Loreto - City on the east coast.
- Los Barriles
- Los Frailes
- Mulegé - City on the east coast.
- San Ignacio
- San José del Cabo - City at the southern end of the peninsula.
- Santa Rosalía - Coastal city at the head of the Municipality of Mulegé founded by the Jesuits.
- Todos Santos - Famous for the California hotel. Small and curious with many artists and galleries. South of Todos Santos is one of the best surfing destinations: Cerritos Beach.
Other destinations
- Isla Magdalena - Island in the Pacific Ocean.
- Isla Natividad - Island in the Pacific Ocean.
- San José Island - Island in the Gulf of California.
- Santa Margarita Island - Island in the Pacific Ocean.
- El Vizcaíno Biosphere Reserve - World Heritage SiteUNESCO.
- Rocas Alijos - Group of islets in the Pacific Ocean.
How to get
By plane
The region has three international airports but no direct flights from Europe.
- Manuel Márquez de León International Airport, in La Paz
- Los Cabos International Airport
- Loreto International Airport
By bus
- Give it United States - The Greyhound e Crucero they run from Los Angeles is San Diego (California) to Tijuana.
How to get around
By bus
- From Tijuana to Los Cabos - Reaching Los Cabos from Tijuana requires 24 hours of travel. The bus lines operating on this section are [Autotransportes de Baja California (ABC)], [Transportes Aquila] and [Tres Estrelles de Oro]. 011-52 (664) 626-7101 Tijuana terminal telephone.
- From San Jose to La Paz - About ten trips a day. The first bus leaves at 07:00 in the morning, the last at 20:00. The buses follow two different routes. The hinterland takes longer due to the numerous curves
- From La Paz to Loreto - At least 6 trips per day. The journey takes almost 5 hours.
Shuttle buses connect Los Cabos International Airport to La Paz.
What see
- Rock art. Various archaeological sites can be visited in the rugged mountains of the area. The canyon valley and river descend towards the village of Santa Teresita on the left. On the far right you arrive at the mountain village of San Francisco de la Sierra, where you can admire the Rock Paintings of Sierra de San Francisco, numerous rock paintings from prehistoric times. The flora is from the desert ecoregion. The Sierra de San Francisco is part of the peninsular mountain range.
What to do
- Whale Watching (Observation of cetaceans). In the waters of the bay, at certain times of the year, it is possible to practice whale watching; one of the best in the world thanks to the numerous species of cetaceans (and fish in general) that populate these waters.
- Diving and Snorkeling (Diving and snorkeling). Diving in these waters is nothing short of spectacular, because thanks to the unique conditions (tropical in the south and temperate in the north), this area is populated with an incredible number of different species.
- Fishing. This area has often been singled out as one of the best fishing sites. Marlin, sailfish, tuna, amberjack and many other fish abound in the blue waters surrounding the peninsula.
At the table
Safety
Other projects
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