Ultimate Full Baja California Sur Guide 💦🐋
About Baja sur
Located in the northwest region of Mexico, Baja California sur has some of the most incredible and unique landscapes you can find in the country. This corner of Mexico has an exotic landscape that includes remote islands and secluded beaches, mountain ranges, desert and even mangroves. With the Sea of Cortez named as 'the aquarium of the world' by Jacques Cousteau, Baja Sur is an ideal place to enjoy nature, adventure tourism and water activities which vary during the time of the year. It definitely is a nature lover's paradise!
Where to start
The easiest and fastest way to get to Baja California Sur is by plane from mainland Mexico. Many airports within the country connect with the two main airports in Baja Sur: San Jose del Cabo (SJD) and La Paz (LAP). It is roughly a 3 hour flight if you fly from Mexico City to San Jose del Cabo and you can generally find very accessible airfares all year long from this and other major airports in Mexico. 🗺️ ✈️
Renting a car at the airport is the best option if you are planning to explore more than one location in Baja Sur— there are some options on public transportation between towns but timings are not the best and they take way longer to get to different destinations. We were able to rent a small car (KIA Rio) for 480pesos ($24USD) a day with a third party insurance included—have in mind that if you plan on having an insurance that covers more than that, the price will go up. Even though the car we rented was not 4x4, it did take us anywhere we wanted to go, but if you plan on going more off road, then a 4x4 may be a better idea for you.
