Just south of San Felipe is one of the delightful treasures of the Baja peninsula—Valle de los Gigantes, or Valley of the Giants. The area earns its name from the… Read more »
Valle de los Gigantes: Valley of the Giant Cardón Cacti
Posts Categorized: Flora and Fauna
Baja’s Cirio Tree
Just south of El Rosario, a peculiar plant begins to speckle the Baja desert landscape. It’s hard to miss the odd, tall tapered tree with spiny branches that looks… Read more »
Peninsula Picks: 5 Top Baja Marine Life Experiences
Some of Baja’s most thrilling adventures come in the form of interactive marine life experiences in the wild. From releasing just-hatched baby sea turtles to diving with great white sharks,… Read more »
Among the Wildflowers
By Graham Mackintosh What a great time to visit Baja! After so much rain its deserts and mountains have undergone a remarkable transformation. Almost every vista capable of bearing vegetation… Read more »
Peninsula Picks: 5 Unique Baja Plants
From desertscapes to palm tree oases, the Baja landscape is rich with unique flora due to the peninsula’s varied geology, topography, and weather. There are over 4,000 plant species and subspecies… Read more »