Located in northwestern Mexico on the Baja California Peninsula, this state has the waters of the Pacific Ocean to the west and the Gulf of California to the east. The region’s unbeatable desert and sea landscapes and its many legends will captivate you.

In this state you’ll find the mountain landscapes and wooded areas at parks San Pedro Martir and Constitucion de 1917 fascinating. The biodiversity in these areas offers the ideal setting for an ecotourism outing.

In Tijuana, one of the state’s most important border cities, you can see various cultural events at the modern Centro Cultural, including the International Dance Festival and the Opera Festival. Tijuana is also known for its vibrant nightlife, as it has numerous bars, restaurants and nightclubs where you can see live shows.

During your visit, you can visit the fertile valleys of Guadalupe, San Antonio, Santo Tomas and San Vicente, which make up part of Mexico’s famous wine producing region. The state also hosts many important food festivals throughout the year, such as the Paella and Wine Fair, the Seafood and Fish Festival, the Tequila Festival and the Caesar Salad Festival (the Caesar salad was created in this state). All of these events allow you to enjoy the creativity that goes into Baja California cuisine.

In the state’s northwestern region, you can visit the port of Ensenada, which draws many tourists each winter to witness the migration of the gray whale.

Ensenada
Ensenada, Baja California’s most important port, is located 300 km (186 mi) southwest of state capital Mexicali and 113 km (71 mi) south of Tijuana. The average year-round temperature is 21º C (70º F).

Ensenada is known for having some of the quietest beaches on the northern Pacific coast, particularly Punta Banda, an ideal spot for scuba diving and kayaking. In the surrounding mountain areas you can visit parks such as Constitucion de 1857 and Sierra de San Pedro Martir, which are attractive ecotourism destinations. In addition to its natural attractions, this port city hosts important cultural events, such as the Fiestas de la Vendimia, where you can enjoy excellent food and tour the most important vineyards of the Valle de Guadalupe region. Other quality tourist attractions that this destination provides are golf courses, spas, bars and nightclubs, all of which offer you a piece of the good life on the Pacific coast.

Tijuana
Tijuana, a prosperous city on Mexico’s northern border, lies on the northwestern end of the Baja California Peninsula, 189 km (117 mi) west of Mexicali and 29 km (18 mi) south of San Diego, California. The climate is hot, with an average temperature of 21º C (70º F).

This modern city, known as an important center for art, history and culture, hosts numerous artistic and culinary festivals, such as the Muestra Internacional de Danza (International Dance Festival), which draws important figures in dance and music.

In the city’s environs you’ll find nature areas like the Laguna Salada and the Cañon de Guadalupe, which offer great places for camping. If you like sports, you can enjoy Tijuana’s exclusive golf courses, such as the Real del Mar Golf Resort. For a day at the track, hit the Agua Caliente Hipodromo and Galgodromo, where you can bet on horse and greyhound races. If it’s rest and relaxation you’re after, nothing beats a visit to one of the city’s excellent spas.

For a night out, Tijuana offers countless discos, bars and restaurants. As for dining, you can delight in exotic dishes like langosta Puerto Nuevo (Puerto Nuevo lobster), accompanied with a glass o