The peninsula of Baja California is a piece of paradise situated at the westernmost region of Mexico. Geographically speaking, Baja is a unique and interesting place to see and visit. The peninsula is situated between two large bodies of water, the vast Pacific Ocean on the west and the abundant Gulf of California or Sea of Cortez to the east. All throughout the entire length of the peninsula runs a series of coastal mountain ranges which, along with the beaches and deserts of Baja, make up the peninsula's land region. The multitude of environmental regions in Baja California combined with its pleasant Mediterranean climate opens up the doors for many recreational activities for all travellers, locals and visitors alike.

Of course, water sports are a very popular activity and there are several beaches, marinas, harbours and bays to be found all around the Baja peninsula, swimming is an activity many people enjoy along Baja's fine, white sand beaches. Aside from swimming, another water sport that thousands come to Baja every year to experience is sports fishing. With two very abundant and large bodies of water found on either side of the peninsula, it comes as no surprise that Baja offers an enjoyable fishing experience. Snorkeling and scuba diving are also very popular, there are very few places in the world where you can dive and swim alongside hammerhead sharks or gigantic yet gentle whale sharks and humpback whales.

Other water sports and seaside recreational activities that you can do in Baja is wind surfing, para sailing, sea kayaking, whale watching, island boating and surfing. Due to the long strip of mountain ranges found in the peninsula, activities such as mountain biking, trekking, hiking and camping are also popular recreational activities. Some very well known mountain ranges in the Baja peninsula are the Sierra de la Giganta and Sierra de la Laguna. These mountain ranges have different environmental regions within them. You can find cool pine forests, dry mountain forests and desert mountain regions. The deserts also offer several recreational activities including desert biking and there are plenty of annual biking competitions and events held here. There are also a number of ranches found in the desert regions where you can go horseback riding, touring and ATV racing (all terrain vehicle racing). In cities and small towns there is always an enjoyable distraction to fin, old Spanish missions, cathedrals, museums, cave paintings and other historically and culturally significant sites are common. Shopping is also a most engaging activity in Baja, not just because of the very low prices but also because of the wide variety of choices there is to find.

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