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Located half way down the Baja California peninsula, Guerrero Negro lacks the palm tree picture postcard appeal of San Ignacio to the south,  but it does have its own attractions which make it an interesting place to visit.

La Paz may share its name with the world's highest capital, but this city's attractions are all at sea level or below...

Most attention on the southern part of the Baja California peninsula goes to Los Cabos, the burgeoning tourist enclave at the peninsula's southern tip, which is becoming a serious challenger to Cancún as Mexico's top resort. For the more discerning traveller, however, La Paz has at least as much to offer, particularly if history, culture and nature are amongst your interests.

A peaceful oasis town of barely 700 inhabitants in an area of otherwise parched desert, San Ignacio makes for an excellent stopover on any peninsular tour. Best known as a jumping off point for whale watching and visits to the nearby cave paintings, what of the town itself?
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Declared a Pueblo Mágico by the Mexican government in 2012, Loreto is a pretty, relaxing coastal town of barely 10,000 people, which despite its small size offers plenty for visitors, whether on land or sea. Its main claim to fame however is historical...


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 Tijuana's Revival: Part Four

"So where are we going for lunch, then?" I said as we pulled away from La Revo in the centre of Tijuana. "Los Cabos" came the reply. "Eh? That's 1,000 miles away, this car will never get there and back, and we all have things to do tomorrow!" I responded. "Don't worry" I was told "we'll be there in no time".

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