Autor: Issue 25 - Tourist Atlas

About halfway up the peninsula and just across the border between the states of Baja California Sur and Baja California, lies the entrance to one of the largest and best preserved of the 176 Protected Areas in Mexico, with more than 9,650 square miles: El Valle de los Cirios.
Continue reading...

Loreto was the capital of the Californias until the year 1776. At one time, it was the civilian, military and religious center of South Baja California. A bronze bust of Father Salvatierra Father is located at the entrance of the mission he founded here. The work of rebuilding the temple began in 1948. Today it
Continue reading...

Malarrimo is a gateway to the unexpected. Among the hundreds of secluded beaches on the Pacific side of Southern California, Malarrimo is the quintessential deserted shore. Misty dawns break over seaweed-ridden sands that are frequented by lonely coyotes looking for clams, crustaceans and fish stranded by the surge of a wave.
Continue reading...

The book is written as remembrances in humorous prose and contains five essays, and short stories of families, personalities, musicians and customs. Sometimes sarcastic, sometimes nostalgic, the work is a very pleasant read and shows with love how adversity has been, and continues to be an inseparable part of the history of Loreto that will stand forever.
Continue reading...

The history of Isla del Carmen basically revolves around a salt deposit located at the north end of the island in an area called Bahia Salinas. The salt saga began in 1698 when the Jesuits arrived to establish the mission of Loreto. The missionaries discovered the area by accident and began stocking up on salt for themselves, as well as future Jesuit missions as they were established.
Continue reading...

A tour of the islands and the coast of the great bay introduces us to a landscape where history and ecology come together. Discovered by Captain Francisco de Ulloa (1539-1540), one can imagine the temporary shelter he took in Bahia de Almejas, which he called Santa Catalina lagoon.
Continue reading...

Only a few fishermen have actually seen the frogfish. It is said to be so ugly that it leaves men speechless from horror. This fish likes to swim where there are people to frighten. However, it has not bitten anyone. The reason people get so scared when meeting one is because it is an extremely grotesque fish.
Continue reading...

Generally, alternative tourism sites are attractive focal points in themselves, such as museums. Some sites are so special and vulnerable that the number of visitors is very limited. Government regulations NOM-09-TUR-2002 and NOM-08-TUR-200 establish the guidelines for visiting these sites. For others, special visitor permits from CONANP, SEMARNAT, or INAH are required.
Continue reading...

There are 104 recorded species of sharks in the Gulf of Mexico, and Baja California has one of the best places in the world to dive with sharks: Cabo Pulmo. This site is now a National Marine Park and a refuge for sharks. It contains 11 species of sharks including the Galapagos shark, blacktip shark, bull shark and whale shark.
Continue reading...

The Playitas de la Concepcion ranch has always had a strong regional presence. In every sense its contribution to local history should be remembered. The Playitas de la Concepcion is an intriguing option for visitors who love history and adventure.
Continue reading...

San Dionisio is a rural community located in northern Los Cabos, an inarguably well-developed tourist municipality. About 50 people, mostly families, inhabit the land on 14 ranches. San Dionisio is now an excellent example of alternative tourism. What really motivates tourists to visit this site is a desire for new open-air adventures, a different way to cultivate the soul and spirit.
Continue reading...

One of the healthiest coral communities on the planet is sheltered in Cabo Pulmo National Park, a Protected Natural Area of Mexico, is comprised of more than 7,000 marine hectares plus the edge of the Federal Maritime Terrestrial Zone that consists of 65 feet of beach above the highest tide.
Continue reading...

The peninsula of Baja California is a special place for eco-tourism. There are many pieces of paradise that allow us to get away from the world, at least for a moment, and enjoy the fauna and flora of the region. A place where we can close our eyes for a few seconds, feel the wind, hear the songs of birds and waves and smell the sea.
Continue reading...

Los Cabos is a unique destination. Part of the fun that will make your trip even more enjoyable lies in adapting to various environments and situations, such as the hotels, food, transportation and climate. It is sure to be an interesting and exciting experience.
Continue reading...

Just one image captured from space is needed to see that the Mexican California Peninsula is a unique habitat on this planet. The land is impressive for its mountainous spine and the vivid contrast of arid soil and the color of the surrounding sea.
Continue reading...

Through his photographs, Enrique has revealed the wealth of paintings contained in the mountains, always committed to the preservation of this prehistoric art and the environment which contains it as cultural heritage.
Continue reading...

Baja California Sur is a unique destination because it has numerous islands of different sizes. However, not all are easily accessible and visitors must travel by authorized means. If you are looking for a nook surrounded by water, you have to visit the island of Espiritu Santo. Inhabited at different times by regional tribes, Espiritu Santo today is a diving paradise and the best place to appreciate the Sea of Cortez, the world’s aquarium.
Continue reading...