Baja and the Sea of Cortez: In Search of the Great Whales – with Smithsonian Journeys

Cabo San Lucas, a resort city on the southern tip of Mexico’s Baja California peninsula, is known for its beaches, water-based activities and nightlife. Playa El Médano is Cabo’s main beach, with outdoor restaurants and numerous bars.

Seated on the eastern coast of Baja California Sur, the secluded stopover of Loreto offers a blend of culture and spectacular nature. Quiet little streets are edged by colonial buildings such as the Mission de Notre-Dame de Loreto, which bears witness to the townﾒs status as an 18th-century Californian capital. Hiking paths lead to the impressive mountains of the Sierra de la Giganta and ﾠthere are lots of stunning beaches, where. kayaking is a great way to explore the regionﾒs rich marine life.

Seated on the eastern coast of Baja California Sur, the secluded stopover of Loreto offers a blend of culture and spectacular nature. Quiet little streets are edged by colonial buildings such as the Mission de Notre-Dame de Loreto, which bears witness to the townﾒs status as an 18th-century Californian capital. Hiking paths lead to the impressive mountains of the Sierra de la Giganta and ﾠthere are lots of stunning beaches, where. kayaking is a great way to explore the regionﾒs rich marine life.

La Paz, in Bolivia, is the highest administrative capital in the world, resting on the Andes’ Altiplano plateau at more than 3,500m above sea level. It stretches to El Alto city in the highlands, with snow-capped, 6,438m-high Mt. Illimani as its backdrop. The city’s dramatic setting can be taken in during rides on Mi Teleférico, the aerial cable car system.

Cabo San Lucas, a resort city on the southern tip of Mexico’s Baja California peninsula, is known for its beaches, water-based activities and nightlife. Playa El Médano is Cabo’s main beach, with outdoor restaurants and numerous bars.