Baja California Sur is a Mexican state that occupies the southern portion of the Baja California Peninsula, in North America. It is a destination of desert landscapes and long Pacific coastline, and it draws visitors who want to combine open country with the sea.
The landscape
The state is shaped by its desert. Dry, sun-warmed terrain meets the Pacific along a coast that visitors come to for its scenery and its water. The contrast between arid inland country and the ocean is one of the first things a traveller notices, and it gives the region a character quite unlike the rest of the country.
Places to visit
Among the state's best-known destinations is Cabo San Lucas, a popular resort town and one of the most familiar names associated with the region. Visitors heading there can expect a busy, tourism-oriented area, with the coast as its main draw.
What a visit offers
- Desert scenery, a striking change from the coastline
- Pacific shoreline for relaxed time by the water
- Popular resort destinations such as Cabo San Lucas
Because the state covers the southern end of the peninsula, a trip here suits travellers who want a mix of landscape and coast. Planning ahead for the places you most want to see will help you make the most of the region.
