Graced with tantalizing desert landscapes, lush oases and rich marine life, Baja California is one of the most compelling and popular destinations in Mexico. Its human history is no less enticing, with a legacy of remote cave paintings, crumbling Spanish missions, top-notch beach resorts and fabulous seafood. The peninsula lies over1,300 kilometres west of Mexico City, and the sheer distances involved in traversing its length – it’s over 1,700 kilometres long.