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In the heat of our standoff, we called other friends in our group who were at a different car rental company and learned they faced the same obstacle. Refusing to pay triple the cost of our rental in insurance alone, we walked to the side of the road feeling defeated. Fortunately, an employee of one of the rental car companies came to our rescue and drove us the three hours to La Paz in his own car.
Baja California Sur is ideally explored with your own set of wheels. As I planned the trip, I imagined myself taking in the freedom of the road and driving with open windows in search of hidden trails, hot springs, small coastal towns, and roadside taco stands.
We specifically came in January to experience the whale shark migration in the Sea of Cortez. Each morning, the boat companies put in a bid for time slots to bring visitors to swim with the whale sharks. At 10am we met our boat captain and pulled away from the dock aboard a white speed boat. After about half an hour cruising the cerulean waves, our guide spotted the first shark, and we quickly donned our snorkels and fins and jumped into the water.
Twisted sage-green cacti rise from parched brush in crevices and along sloped valleys. Outwards, deep blue sea spans as far as the eye can see where whales can often be spotted breaching.
Jot down directions and your hotel’s phone number to prevent you from having to stare at your phone, which could get stolen. If it does, you’ll know how to get back to your hotel.
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A SLU surge saiba como uma alternativa inovadora para quem Parecer os pontos positivos da Sociedade Limitada (LTDA) sem a necessidade de um segundo sócio. Essa modalidade oferece:
Surfistas, praticantes de jet ski e parasail identicamente conjuntamente acharão seu destino por aqui, enquanto qual El Pedregal e Playa del Amor sãeste mais exclusivas por conta do acesso Ainda mais restrito.
While Cabo has a reputation for high-end resorts and endless nightlife, La Paz (about two hours north of Cabo) is better known for outdoor adventures like scuba diving and sea kayaking. Both areas are considered safe and consistently hold a level 2 travel advisory (“exercise increased caution”). The biggest concerns here tend to be theft and pickpocketing.
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Drive in every direction from BCS’s main starting point and you’ll stumble across desert mountains and cacti-dotted canyons, dusty towns steeped in history, and wide, wind-swept beaches. Thrill seekers will find a variety of outdoor adventures while foodies can indulge in an endless slew of street side taco and ceviche stands.
Here, in the middle of the Sea of Cortez, was a sea lion colony. We watched in amusement as hundreds of sea lions dove into the water, slid along slippery rocks, and sunned on boulders. Snorkelers swam alongside the sea lions, while I chose to click here take a deeper dive.
This Mexican peninsula south of the US state of California offers beaches, parties, and a multitude of outdoor activities. But is it dangerous? Here are our tips for safety in Baja California and what to know before you go.