Quick Facts
- Baja California is home to the Valle de Guadalupe, which produces over 90% of Mexico's wine and boasts more than 150 wineries.
- The region features the Sierra de San Pedro Martir National Park, which includes the highest peak in Baja California at 3,096 meters (10,787 feet).
- The coastline of Baja California is known for its diverse marine life, including the gray whale migration that occurs annually from December to April, when thousands of these whales travel to the warm lagoons to breed.
- The city of Tijuana, located at the U.S.-Mexico border, is known for its vibrant cultural scene and hosts the Tijuana Innovadora festival, which has been held since 2010 to showcase art, technology, and entrepreneurship.
- Baja California is home to the only desert in the world that is bordered by the Pacific Ocean, creating a unique ecosystem where desert landscapes meet rich marine biodiversity.
Travel Details
- Country
- Mexico
- Population
- Varies
- Daily Budget
- $100-200
- Best Time to Visit
- Nov–Apr
- Current Weather
- ☀️26°C/79°FClear
- Currency
- $ MXN
- Coordinates
- 23.6345, -102.5528
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