Like Baja California Norte, the south is desert. Rich in cactus (no fewer than 110 species, 80 of which are endemic to the region), white hot sand and immense desert plains. On one side, the restless, slightly gray Pacific Ocean; on the other, the calm, crystal-clear waters of the Sea of Cortez or Bahia California. And in the middle of these two seas, the desert.

Once a year, the peninsula’s west coast is visited by gray whales, who enjoy the warm waters to mate and give birth.

The climate varies a lot across this region, from the snow-covered mountains in the San Pedro Mártir national park to the stifling heat of the coastal areas of the sea of Cortez. Baja California essentially offers desert landscapes, but nonetheless, there is a diversity of landscapes. Indeed, the desert is always different, the flora changes and the number of cactus species seems to be endless. If the coast of the sea of Cortez offers beaches with transparent waters, the ocean is a lot less peaceful.

Sierra de San Pedro Mártir National Park is located north of the peninsula. It peaks over 3000 meters above sea-level and often experiences cold and snow.