Top 7 beaches in southern Baja California, Mexico
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While visiting Baja, you will pass through the unique landscape of this peninsula. The azure waters of the Sea of Cortez and the warm breeze is an authentic Mexican paradise. Here is a guide to the most beautiful beaches in southern Baja California to help you discover the majestic colors of this destination.
Medano Beach – Cabo San Lucas
This beautiful beach of Baja California Sur is the most visited by tourists vacationing in Cabo San Lucas Bay. It is a beach with small waves, with waters ideal for the practice of certain water sports which are perfect with the tranquility of the sea. You can embark on a jet ski adventure or sail the seas by kayak; other water activities such as diving and swimming are perfect at this location. The sandy area offers world-class services, so get ready for a wave of national and international cocktails and delicious seafood. Cabo San Lucas has an international airport, facilitating the influx of tourists from all over the world to its destinations. beaches and other places of interest.
Lovers Beach – Cabo San Lucas
Near the famous Cabo San Lucas Arch, you will find this beach of fine sand and blue waters. Surrounded by desert flora full of cacti, it is an intimate place that lives up to its name and where you can breathe an aura of peace and serenity. Access to Love Beach is only by means of a panga (little boat); During this trip you will be able to admire one of the main attractions of the place, the famous Arch, in which the waters of the Sea of Cortez meet those of the Pacific Ocean. At Lovers Beach you can practice water sports, observe biodiversity and take spectacular panoramic photos of this unique paradise worthy of admiration.
Costa Azul Beach – San José del Cabo
As you explore southern Baja California, you will discover this white sand paradise. Costa Azul beach is an incredible place to practice sports such as windsurfing and snorkeling. The area is perfectly prepared so that you don’t miss out on anything, including beach restaurants with exquisite and international cuisine; and stores where you can buy all the beach accessories you need. There are also surf instructors in case you feel like learning this fun sport or perfecting your performance on the board.
El Tecolote beach – La Paz
If you love the sun and white sand, we recommend this beautiful beach in Baja California Sur. On this beach you can practice any of your favorite water sports. El Tecolote has a great variety of restaurants, where the only problem will be trying to choose just one from all the delicious seafood options that this place has to offer. We recommend this beautiful beach in La Paz to spend a fun day with friends or family with all the comforts and recreational activities you can think of.
Magdalena Bay – Comondu
On the west coast of Baja California Sur you will find the fascinating Magdalena Bay. Over 30 miles long, it boasts one of the world’s major marine ecosystems, with a wide variety of species such as ducks, herons, sea lions, dolphins and sea turtles, which makes Magdalena Bay a site frequented by many visitors and nature lovers. ecology around the world. An important natural phenomenon in Magdalena Bay is the migration of the gray whale. Near Magdalena Bay, you can explore the San Ignacio Lagoon and the El Vizcaíno Biosphere Reserve; both are ideal spaces for ecotourism due to the different species of fauna that inhabit this magical place.
Los Barriles Beach – Los Barriles
The beautiful turquoise blue ocean is the introductory letter to Los Barriles. This paradisiacal beach in the south of Baja is an intimate and secluded place. The most popular activity in the region is sport fishing; the site is considered the marlin capital of the world, which is why hundreds of professional anglers come together to measure their strengths in international fishing competitions. Windsurfing and kitesurfing are also top sports in Los Barriles between December and March. Near the beach you will find small hotels and bars, so you won’t have to venture far from the sand when you feel like having a drink or a delicious snack.
El Caimancito Beach – La Paz
El Caimancito is a jewel of the Pacific in Baja California Sur, with a diverse ecosystem in which you will find gulls, pelicans and other species of marine life. Near this beach, you can see rocks that form alligator-like silhouettes that give the name to this white sand paradise. It is a beach with a relaxed and young atmosphere, where bikini competitions and other fun events take place in high season. Numerous casual restaurants and bars along the coast make it a favorite destination for young action-seeking tourists.
Which one is your favorite Baja Beach? Discover Baja California Sur and its many beautiful beaches and soak up the majestic landscapes filled with so many wonders of nature.
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