BIKE TOUR 2023 BAJA CALIFORNIA - ENGLISH VERSION

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BIKE TOUR BASSA CALIFORNIA

DAY 1 February 10, 2023 Arrival at the airport in San Diego or Tijuana. Transfer to hotel in Rosarito.

Before dinner, there will be a meeting where the itinerary and rules to respect will be explained to ensure a perfect trip.

Rosarito is a coastal town of the Pacific Ocean in Mexico, with beautiful white sand beaches. The city is known as a surfers’ paradise and is famous for its many aquatic activities. Rosarito is also famous for its splendid golden sunsets.

DAY 2 February 11, 2023 Rosarito - Valle de Guadalupe 100-130 km. En Valle de Guadalupe Hotel.

We begin the ride, and along the route we will be able to see the Christ of the Sacred Heart (Cristo del Sagrado Corazón), a statue of Christ that is 75 feet tall and weighs 40 tons, located above the city of El Morro. The work portrays Jesus with his open arms spread in front, showing his sacred heart with colorful thorns and emblem. Along the route, we will encounter Puerto Nuevo, one of the best places to enjoy lobster, along with a frozen margarita. After a quick visit, we will continue toward Valle de Guadalupe, the Ruta de Vino wine trail, where we will visit a winery and a wine tasting will be organized.

In a landscape characterized by cacti, shrubs, and red terrain, the vineyards make all the difference, softening the coarseness of the area.

So, friends… cheers, to all!

DAY 3 February 12, 2023 Valle de Guadalupe - Ensenada 50 km - En Ensenada Hotel.

The journey continues toward the lively and very colorful Ensenada, passing through the wine valley where we will stop for another wine or beer tasting. We will complete the day with a delicious fish dinner and a walk through the city and its numerous shops full of souvenirs.

DAY 4 February 13, 2023 Ensenada - San Quintin 208 km - Hotel in San Quintin Departure by bus toward La Bufadora, the biggest ocean geyser in North America, located in the Punta Banda peninsula, which spouts water from an underwater cave more than 100 feet in the air. Once the visit is complete, we leave on bike (or by bus, for those who do not wish to make the trek via bike), taking a lunch break at the Bodegas Santo Tomas cantina before pedaling to the hotel in San QuIntin.

DAY 5 February 14, 2023 San Quintin - Cataviña, 195 km - Mision Cataviña Hotel Journey by bike and/or bus. Amazing landscapes characterized by large masses of pink granite that stand out among kilometers of cacti, prehistoric vegetation, and rock paintings.

DAY 6 February 15, 2023 Cataviña Stage- Guerrero Negro km 240. Hotel a Guerrero Negro.

Departure by bike, riding at a leisurely pace with priceless panoramas. We will ride through unique landscapes, immersed in nature. Lunch at Mauricio’s Restaurant after 156 km.

We continue by bike or bus to Guerrero Negro.

DAY 7 February 16 , 2023 Guerrero Negro is located on the shore of the Ojo de Liebra laguna and is part of the protected area of the Vizcaino desert. Hotel in Guerrero Negro.

Free day.

Visit to the biggest salt mine in the world and boat trip to watch the stunning gray whales.

DAY 8 February 17, 2023 Guerrero Negro - Santa Rosalia km 225. Hotel a Santa Rosalia.

Departure by bus to Vizcaino (85 km), then we take our bikes toward Santa Rosalia, with a stop along the way in San Ignacio for a lunch break. In the afternoon, we leave again by bike or bus to reach Santa Rosalia, a town where time seems to have stood still.

Lobster dinner.

DAY 9 February 18, 2023 Santa Rosalía - Loreto 200km. Hotel a Loreto Ninth stage, with departure by bus or bike, in the town of Mulegé (65 km). After a tour of the town and coffee break, we will hop back on our bikes and head for Loreto. Dinner in a local restaurant.

DAY 10 February 19, 2023 Loreto - Ciudad Costitucion km 150. Hotel a Ciudad Costitucion Transfer stage. The first part will be characterized by climbs and descents, followed by a light climb, then flat until we reach the hotel. Dinner in a local restaurant.

DAY 11 February 20, 2023 Ciudad Costitution - La Paz km 210. - Hotel a La Paz. Departure by bike or bus. Enjoyable ride with lunch along the way.

La Paz, the capital of Baja California, also called “the city of sun” and “the aquarium of the world” with its spectacular laguna.

Dinner will be oceanside, where one can see enchanting white beaches.

DAY 12 February 21, 2023 La Paz. 50km. We will visit the coast. On this day it will be possible to finish the tour of Baja California, departing from La Paz airport.

DAY 13 February 22, 2023 La Paz - Los Barriles km 100-120 - Hotel a Los Barriles This will be a hilly route with breathtaking views. We will arrive at one of Baja California’s peaceful oases, Los Barriles, a city on the shores of Bahia Las Palmas with a beautiful ocean and marvelous deserted beach dozens of kilometers long.

DAY 14 February 23, 2023 Los Barriles km 100-120 - Hotel a Los Barriles Rest day. We will enjoy the beaches of the fantastic coast by the ocean and/or at the pool, some relaxation, and a characteristic dinner in a local restaurant.

DAY 15 February 24, 2023 Los Barriles – Cabo San Lucas km110 Hotel a Cabo San Lucas.

This will be the penultimate stage: departure by bike, stop along the way to visit the Tropic of Cancer, and then continue to San Jose al Cabo, where there will be a lunch break at Teo Restaurant Bar and Grill. We then continue by bike or bus to the hotel.

DAY 16 February 25, 2023 Cabo San Lucas - Todos Santos - Cabo San Lucas - Hotel a Cabos san Lucas.

Final stage, destination Todos Santos, the city where the Eagles wrote and composed their famous song, “Hotel California”… The hotel still exists.

Characteristic city loved by many artists, known also as a “Pueblo Mágico.”

Lunch in the city, followed by return by bus to the hotel.

DAY 17 February 26, 2023 Departure for return home.