The Spanish Jesuits, Franciscans, and Dominicans established 27 missions on the Baja California peninsula during their time colonizing the “New World.” Many of the Baja missions have been reduced to… Read more »
Peninsula Picks: Baja Missions
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Peninsula Picks: Glamping
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… Read more »
Peninsula Picks: 5 Best Baja Colonial Towns
With beautiful architecture, a rich history, and plenty of Mexican charm, Baja’s colonial towns are a draw for many tourists traveling the peninsula. We bring you some of our favorites… Read more »
Peninsula Picks: Top Baja Destinations for 2017
Tijuana Why We Love It: Just chosen by the New York Times as their #8 pick (out of 52) for top destinations for travel in 2017, Tijuana is a city… Read more »
Gray Whale Watching in Baja
Updated February 2023 PLEASE NOTE THAT DUE TO COVID, WHALE WATCHING IN 2023 WILL DEPEND ON VARIOUS LOCAL AND STATE MANDATES, WHICH ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME. WHALE… Read more »
The Spanish Missions on the California Peninsula: #11, San Ignacio de Kadakaamán (1728-1840)
By David Kier www.vivabaja.com Co-author of ‘The Old Missions of Baja & Alta California, 1697-1834’ The mission of San Ignacio de Kadakaamán was founded in 1728 by Padre Juan Bautista… Read more »
Trip Report: Monica’s Family Road Trip in Baja
When her daughters’ spring break came around this year, DBTC staffer, Monica Garcia, took the family down to Baja for a six-day, fun-filled family road trip to see the gray… Read more »
Trip Report: The “Hot Chicks” Visit the Gray Whales in San Ignacio
“The ‘Hot Chicks’ had a great time driving about 600 miles south of the border. We are two sets of sisters and all cousins in our 60s & 70s. We… Read more »