Stretched between two seas, the long thin peninsula of Baja California is one of America's best kept secrets. Little known and almost uninhabited, Baja is a succession of breathtaking landscapes: centuries-old cactus forests, mountains that fall steeply to the sea, deserted beaches lapped by turquoise waters, coral reefs animated by an amazing variety of marine life; of ancient missions and prehistoric cave paintings; of starry skies amongst the clearest on our planet. Here you can approach whales that migrate for thousands of miles, swim with sea lions in crystal clear waters, lose yourself in the silence of the desert or find yourself the centre of attention in a hospitable little fishing village. This book is born from the desire to tell the story of a place that remains authentic, where nature is still the central protagonist and time moves at a slower pace; a land to explore with curiosity and respect, guided by wonder.