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Baja Peninsula, México

The Baja California peninsula is a peninsula in northwestern Mexico. It separates the Gulf of California from the Pacific Ocean.

Type Place

Why go

  • Peninsula on the Pacific coast of Mexico.
  • Served by Palo Verde Airport (SRL).

History

The Baja California peninsula is a peninsula in northwestern Mexico. It separates the Gulf of California from the Pacific Ocean. The peninsula extends from Mexicali, Baja California, in the north to Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur, in the south.

Airports

Palo Verde Airport (SRL) 5.3 km to the centre
Mulegé, BCS, MX — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Punta Chivato Airport (PCV) 9.8 km to the centre
Mulegé, BCS, MX — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Mulege Airport (MUG) 19 km to the centre
Mulege, BCS, MX — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
San Ignacio Airport (SGM) 91 km to the centre
Mulegé, BCS, MX — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Palo Verde South Airport 4.6 km to the centre
Mulegé, BCS, MX
Outdoor
San Bruno Airport 14 km to the centre
Mulegé, BCS, MX
Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

Ferry terminal
Ferry terminal · 15 km from the centre
Outdoor

Where things are

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Photographs

Baja Peninsula, México
Baja Peninsula, México
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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Palo Verde Airport (SRL); 14 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 1 ferry terminal within 20 km.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Baja Peninsula, México. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Coaches & shuttles

ADO
Intercity coach
Primera Plus
Intercity coach

Tours & experiences

El burro baja tours
Sightseeing