Baja California Sur, State division in northwestern Mexico
Description
Baja California Sur occupies the southern half of the Baja California Peninsula between the Pacific Ocean and the Gulf of California. The landscape shifts from dry desert plains inland to rocky cliffs and sandy beaches along both coasts.
History
The region became a separate state in 1974 after splitting from the northern Baja California territory. Before that, it remained a sparsely populated mission area under Spanish rule for centuries.
Culture
The name comes from Spanish meaning lower or southern, which refers to its position below the other Baja state. Fishing traditions shape daily life in coastal towns, where small boats bring in catches that appear at markets the same morning.
Practical
Several international airports connect the region to major cities, while Federal Highway 1 runs through the peninsula. The best time to visit is between November and April, when temperatures are milder and whales appear along the coasts.
Did you know?
The surrounding waters host nearly 40 percent of all marine mammal species on Earth. Gray whales migrate each year to the protected lagoons, where visitors can watch them from small boats.
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Baja California is a Mexican peninsula that offers striking contrasts in its landscapes. Desert valleys meet sandy beaches, while marine reserves protect coastal waters. The region holds ancient cave paintings, volcanic peaks, and colonial-era buildings that tell stories of human settlement. Canyons...
Cabo Pulmo National Park
334.7 km
Arch of Cabo San Lucas
349.5 km
El Vizcaíno Biosphere Reserve
350.9 km
Rock Paintings of Sierra de San Francisco
269 km
Bahía de Loreto National Park
89.6 km
Islands and Protected Areas of the Gulf of California
258.3 km
Tres Vírgenes
236.8 km
Laguna Ojo de Liebre
348.9 km
Playa Balandra
200.6 km
San Ignacio Lagoon
204.2 km
Misión San Francisco Javier de Viggé-Biaundó
57.7 km
Iglesia de Santa Bárbara
214.7 km
Balandra
200.7 km
Our Lady of Peace Cathedral, Baja California Sur
212.9 km
San Pedro Mártir Island
330 km
Iglesia de la Purísima Concepción
342.8 km
Arena Sonora
100.9 km
Parque Nacional Cabo Pulmo
333.9 km
La Reforma
235.8 km
Misión Santa Rosalía de Mulegé
161.2 kmMarina Fiesta Resort & Spa
347.8 km
Aguajito
244.7 km
Sacred Heart of Jesus Cathedral, Ciudad Obregón
300.1 km
La Perla de La Paz
212.6 km
Loreto
83.4 km
Baja California Sur Regional Museum
213.4 kmLa Pintada
362 kmMisión Nuestra Señora de los Dolores del Sur Chillá
109 km
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