The beaches of Baja Sur just reopened to the public, so we’re bringing you some of our favorite beaches in BCS for easy social distancing. Spots where you can avoid large crowds while still getting your fill of sun, sand, and sea. Bahía Concepción Location: Mulegé, BCS Why We Love It: It’s hard to… Read more »
In Search of the Capital City’s BEST Fish Taco By W. Scott Koenig I’m a lucky Gringo. From our home in San Diego, it’s only a 90-minute drive to Ensenada, Baja California — ground zero for fish tacos, arguably invented in the port city in the 1950’s. Their famous culinary concoction features battered… Read more »
With summer nearly upon us, we’re dreaming of Baja beach vacations with our toes in the sand with a margarita in hand. While there’s no shortage of gorgeous beaches along the entire peninsula, here are a couple of our favorites. Whether you love snorkeling, surfing, camping, or just relaxing—we’ve got you covered. Rosarito Beach… Read more »
One of Baja’s most iconic dishes, the fish taco, is also one of the cheapest and easiest foods to enjoy along the peninsula. The battered fish is usually served with just a corn tortilla, and toppings such as cabbage, pickled onions, salsas, and crema, are added by the customer. Go early in the day, as… Read more »
For those who enjoy being close to nature, but have a hard time sacrificing amenities, glamping (glamour camping) is the perfect alternative. Here are some of our favorite spots on the peninsula for enjoying the natural wonder of Baja while still indulging in a little bit of luxury. Gypsy Canyon Location: Todos Santos, BCS Information:… Read more »
Baja California Sur capital is a mariscos mecca By W. Scott Koenig La Paz is ground zero for mariscos (Mexican style seafood) in Baja California Sur. Most local restaurants buy from aquaculture farms, fishing cooperatives, the town’s seafood market, or directly from Sea of Cortez fishermen—who stop by every morning with the catch… Read more »
By Jennifer Kramer As the capital of Baja California Sur, La Paz is a city that seemingly has it all. With culture and history to see, beaches to enjoy, and islands to explore by land and sea, there’s plenty for visitors to discover. Locals refer to La Paz as a large city with an authentic small-town… Read more »
There’s nothing we love more than a good Baja bargain. We’ve put together some of our favorite budget accommodations on the peninsula where you’ll get the value you deserve without breaking the bank (all of our picks are under US$40/night for double occupancy). Read more about some our favorite picks below and why we think… Read more »
One of Baja California Sur’s most popular destinations for travelers is La Paz. With it’s wide variety of activities from water sports, fishing, museum hopping to just relaxing on the beautiful beaches, it’s not hard to see why this is such a popular city. If you’re looking for a full experience in La Paz, a stay at Hacienda… Read more »