Baja California holidays

Who is Baja California best for?

The Mexican state of Baja California, with its lovely landscapes, ancient towns and vibrant cities, is winningly diverse. For those wanting to recharge, there are beautiful beaches to laze on and shimmering seas to dip into. For travellers who dream of escaping to wide-open spaces, road trips beckon - complete with dramatic scenery and sleepy towns with friendly locals. Architecture lovers will find plenty to discover in the pretty pastel-coloured historical towns, while nature lovers will delight in the cactus dotted landscapes and wonderful whale watching off the coast.

What you’ll find in Baja California that you won’t find elsewhere:

Head to the Pacific coast of Mexico’s Baja California Peninsula and you’ll discover the sensational seaside town of Todos Santos. Between mountains and crashing coastline, this beachy, bohemian gem is home to a quirky mix of locals, fishermen and surfers. In the town, spend your time mooching past galleries and ducking into romantic restaurants for a bite to eat, before escaping to the long beaches, to watch the surfers tackle the wild breaks. From Todos Santos, inject some culture into your Baja California holidays on a trip to the capital of the region - La Paz. Admire ancient architecture as you stroll along the streets, wandering past the wonderful waterfront, and taste the local cuisine in the numerous restaurants, cafes and bars that are dotted throughout the city. Make your way to the bay and you’ll come across the pretty-as-a-picture lighthouse and bell, which is rung whenever whales are spotted from the coast.

Special things to do in Baja California:

Head into the Sierra de San Francisco mountain range, in the northern region of Baja California and you’ll discover a series of impressive prehistoric rock art paintings. Some show only traces of colour, while others depict hunting scenes and funeral rites. This is a truly magical place that reverberates with ancient history. Stand before the walls and enjoy a quiet moment of contemplation as you imagine the hands that once painted the scenes over four thousand years ago.