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Baja California Sur

Imagine a long, skinny land with sunny beaches and amazing animals! That's Baja California Sur!

Images

trompe l'œil detail, Blue Ocean Mural, building in La Paz, seals, whales, octopus, fish, and other creatures, tree, and sculpure, along the malecon, La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico

trompe l'œil detail, Blue Ocean Mural, building in La Paz, seals, whales, octopus, fish, and other creatures, tree, and sculpure, along the malecon, La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico

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Stained glass windows and dedication - Inglesia Santa Barbara de Santa Rosalia, Metal church designed by Gustave Eiffel, enscription, San Rosalia, Baja California Sur, Mexico
Misión de Nuestra Señora de Loreto - Baja California Sur
Misión de Nuestra Señora de Loreto - Baja California Sur
La Michoacan Fuente de Sodas, two girls eating ice cream, shop, colors, white painted tree trunks, La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico
The dog's nemesis, the kitten from hell with white fur and blue eyes shows up at the mechanics stall, San Rosalia, Baja California Sur, Mexico
Puppy Rose Alice Lane and Lady Momma being fed before Lady Momma brought the other pups, dog rescue from starvation, Cemetery, San Rosalia, Baja California Sur, Mexico
Lady Momma and Rose Alice Lane, starving in the cemetery when I first brought them food, twilight under a heart marked tomb, San Rosalia, Baja California Sur, Mexico
Armchair philosophy; All the comforts of home, roadside worship area, worn out armchair in the desert, near La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico
Misión de Nuestra Señora de Loreto - Baja California Sur
White kitten with blue eyes from hell gets adopted by a sweet little girl, after a night in a mechanics shed changed that cats attitude, her parents, between San Bruno and San Rosalia, Baja California Sur, Mexico
White kitten with blue eyes from hell gets adopted by a sweet little girl, after a night in a mechanics shed changed that cats attitude, between San Bruno and San Rosalia, Baja California Sur, Mexico

Key Facts

Location
Southern part of the Baja California Peninsula in Mexico.
Population
About 1.8 million people.
Area
73,909 square kilometers (about the size of the state of South Carolina).
Capital
La Paz.
Languages
Spanish.
Fun Fact
It's the least crowded state in all of Mexico!

Where the Land Meets the Sea!

Baja California Sur is a super long, skinny state in Mexico. It's like the tail of a kite, stretching way down south on a big peninsula. On one side, you have the giant Pacific Ocean, and on the other, the colorful Gulf of California.

It's a sunny place with lots of beaches perfect for playing! The capital city, where the grown-ups in charge work, is called La Paz. It's a busy city with lots of people living there.

A Land of Sunshine and Sandcastles

This state is mostly warm and sunny, which is great for growing yummy fruits and vegetables. It's not a very crowded place, so there's lots of space to explore! Imagine a playground that goes on for miles and miles – that's kind of like Baja California Sur.

It's the 9th biggest state in Mexico, but it has fewer people than many smaller places. This means you can find quiet spots to enjoy nature and build the best sandcastles ever!

Adventures in the South!

Baja California Sur is famous for its amazing animals that live in the ocean. You might see playful dolphins jumping out of the water or even huge whales swimming by! There are also cool desert plants that look like giant green cacti.

This place is so special that it became a state in Mexico not too long ago, in 1974. Before that, it was called the 'South Territory of Lower California', which sounds like a secret pirate name!

Fun Things to Do and See!

People who visit Baja California Sur love to go to places like Cabo San Lucas. It's a super popular spot for vacations with beautiful beaches and fun activities. The people who live here work in different ways, like growing food, helping tourists, or working in the capital city.

They speak Spanish, which is a beautiful language. It's a place full of sunshine, ocean adventures, and unique desert beauty.

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