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La Paz, Baja California Sur
For a city named Peace, it has a rather grim history. A Spanish expedition sailed into the bay in 1533; the leader and several of his soldiers were killed by the indigenous residents soon after, by some accounts because they raped the native women. Hernan Cortes arrived two years later looking for pearls (he found […]
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Oasis of Stone: Visions of Baja California Sur
Although the Baja coast has attracted thousands of visitors, among them some fine photographers, few have really journeyed to the interior This exquisite coffee table book is a collaboration between two friends, both of whom are award-winning artists: photographer Miguel Angel de la Cueva and essayist (and poet and musician) Bruce Berger. Several books […]
Continue Reading La Paz, Baja California Sur: A practical guide
Our trip started with the idea that we had not been to Mexico for a while, so it was time to get our Mexico fix. Our plan was a one week get away to a Mexican beach, using our frequent flier miles. The airline reservation desk was somewhat confused when we told them that we […]
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Baja California Sur side trip: Mision San Javier
The biggest attraction on my most recent Baja to-do list was a visit to Mission San Francisco Javier De Vigge-Biundo, or simply, San Javier. Located via a 2.5 hr drive from Loreto, BCS, this mission is well worth the trip. Founded in 1699, this mission is the best-preserved in Baja. I was surprised to find […]
Continue ReadingBaja California Sur – Overview
LOCATION: The state of Baja California Sur is located in northeastern Mexico, on the peninsula of Baja California. It is bordered to the north by the state of Baja California Norte, to the west by the Pacific Ocean, and to the south and east by the Gulf of California, also known as the Sea of […]
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Interactive Map of Baja California Sur, Mexico
Interactive Map of Baja California Sur, Mexico This interactive map shows the popular tourist state of Baja California Sur. The state capital of Baja California Sur is La Paz. Other important locations in Baja California Sur include Cabo San Lucas, Todos Santos, Loreto, Loreto Bay, San José del Cabo, Cabo Pulmo, El Triunfo, Mulegé and […]
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Art walk in San Jose del Cabo: Artists and galleries are attractions in Baja California Sur
Photo Gallery There’s a quiet elegance that engulfs San Jose del Cabo, which sits on the Sea of Cortes in Baja California Sur. Oh, it has plenty of hustle, as does any Mexican turista destination, with vendors offering “amigo prices” to passersby, trying to lure them into their shops with claims that today, the bracelets, […]
Continue ReadingMañana at the lighthouse: Bahia la Ventana in Baja California Sur
Mañana is a Mexican word that I struggle to understand. I continue to learn more about this word every time that I travel in Mexico. One of my earliest lessons was learned at the lighthouse that protects the eastern point of Bahía la Ventana in Baja California Sur. The beacon guards boats from danger in the […]
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Baja California Sur
The state of Baja California Sur is part of the North Pacific Region of Mexico, along with the states of Baja California, Sinaloa, and Sonora. Baja California Sur has a very arid climate and offers only limited opportunities for agriculture. Its economy is based on mining, fishing and tourism. The major attraction for tourists is […]
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