Baja California
Baja California pairs some of Mexico’s richest marine wildlife with a landscape that could not be more different once you leave the coast, all cactus-studded desert and stark, dry hills. Bohemian towns dotted along the peninsula have grown up around boutique hotels rather than large resorts, giving the region a laid-back, artistic feel. Whale watching, kayaking and diving all draw visitors here, but it is the contrast between sea and desert that stays with you.