In March 2025, I spent a month road-tripping through Baja California and Baja California Sur with a travel companion, camping and exploring our way through the peninsula.
This wasn’t a trip about rushing from one major destination to the next. Having an entire month gave us the freedom to slow down, spend time in places we loved, and venture deeper into the interior of the peninsula — including some of the smaller and more remote communities that are easy to miss on a shorter Baja road trip.
Most of the trip was spent camping and boondocking, with only occasional nights in hotels. Along the way we explored beaches, deserts, mountains, historic towns, missions, oases, small communities, ghost towns, and some of the lesser-known corners of Baja.
Agua Verde was one of the biggest highlights. It is, without a doubt, the most beautiful place in Baja I have ever visited. We also discovered places in the interior that quickly became personal favorites, including La Purísima and San Miguel de Comondú.
La Purísima in particular left a lasting impression on me. This small oasis town has a haunting, forgotten quality that makes you want to slow down and explore its history and surroundings more extensively. It’s one of those places that stays with you long after you’ve left — and one I hope to explore much more of it on a future trip.
The month also gave us plenty of opportunities to meet people, experience everyday life in Baja, discover places we hadn’t planned on visiting, and see just how much there is beyond the peninsula’s best-known tourist destinations.
This playlist follows that month-long Baja road trip from the road, campsite, and places we explored along the way.
If you’re planning a long Baja road trip, interested in Baja California and Baja California Sur, looking for camping and boondocking ideas, or simply want to see what becomes possible when you have enough time to slow down and explore, come along for the journey.
Agua Verde, Baja California Sur - The Complete Adventure
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Agua Verde, Baja California Sur is a remote and one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever explored in Baja. In this video, I take you on a complete adventure to El Puertito, the remote beach and camping area across the small bay from the fishing community of Agua Verde.
The journey involves a long dirt-road drive through the Sierra de la Giganta before descending toward the Sea of Cortez. Along the way, we see the spectacular coastline, the camping area, and the surrounding desert landscape.
El Puertito is about as remote as Baja gets, with no cell service, no gas station, and very few amenities. But that’s also what makes it special. There’s beautiful clear water, fishing, hiking, snorkeling, boondocking, and an incredible sense of peace.
I visited in March 2025 and in my website, share what the road was like, what it’s actually like getting down to the coast, and what you should know if you're considering making the trip yourself.
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Agua Verde, Baja California Sur is a remote and one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever explored in Baja. In this video, I take you on a complete adventure to El Puertito, the remote beach and camping area across the small bay from the fishing community of Agua Verde.
The journey involves a long dirt-road drive through the Sierra de la Giganta before descending toward the Sea of Cortez. Along the way, we see the spectacular coastline, the camping area, and the surrounding desert landscape.
El Puertito is about as remote as Baja gets, with no cell service, no gas station, and very few amenities. But that’s also what makes it special. There’s beautiful clear water, fishing, hiking, snorkeling, boondocking, and an incredible sense of peace.
I visited in March 2025 and in my website, share what the road was like, what it’s actually like getting down to the coast, and what you should know if you're considering making the trip yourself.
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Join us on an epic month long journey during March 2025, through Baja ...
Join us on an epic month long journey during March 2025, through Baja California, Mexico — from Ensenada all the way to Loreto, exploring remote beaches, historic missions, forgotten ghost ...towns, desert oases, and some of the most breathtaking landscapes the peninsula has to offer.
This feature-length adventure combines all 8 episodes of our Baja 2025 road trip into one complete story.
We explore the historic towns of San Ignacio, Loreto, Mulegé, Santa Rosalía, La Paz, San José del Cabo, and El Triunfo, discover hidden gems like Agua Verde, Bahía Concepción, Juncalito Beach, Cabo Pulmo, and San Francisco Javier, and venture deep into Baja's rugged backroads to places like the San Borja Mission, San Fernando de Velicatá, San Francisco de la Sierra, El Pozo Alemán, El Mármol, and La Purísima.
Along the way, we encounter:
• Ancient cave paintings thousands of years old
• Spanish missions hidden in the desert
• Historic mining towns and abandoned ghost towns
• Remote boondocking beaches
• Baja's incredible marine life, including unforgettable gray whale encounters
• Fishing adventures, off-road trails, and countless hidden corners of the peninsula
From turquoise waters to lonely desert roads and forgotten history, this is Baja California like you've never seen it.
Grab a drink, sit back, and enjoy the complete adventure.
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Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
00:11 - Crossing Into Baja Sur: Puente La Leona, Guerrero Negro & San Ignacio
09:16 - Abandoned Hotel Exploration
12:26 - Loreto & The Sea of Cortez
15:05 - Agua Verde: Baja's Hidden Paradise
28:00 - Desert Oases & Forgotten Towns: San Miguel de Comondú, San José de Comondú & La Purísima
37:17 - La Poza Grande: A Ghost Town Lost to Weather
42:07 - Pacific Coast & Historic Mining Towns: San Carlos, San Antonio & El Triunfo
52:34 - Cabo Region: San José del Cabo & Remote Beach Camping
58:12 - La Paz, The Malecon & Returning to Agua Verde
01:08:03 - San Javier Mission & The Loreto Region
01:18:41 - Missions, Mulegé & Santa Rosalía's Mining History
01:27:30 - San Francisco de la Sierra Cave Paintings
01:31:26 - Whale Watching in Guerrero Negro
01:39:06 - Baja Ghost Towns: El Pozo Alemán, El Mármol & El Malvar
02:05:06 - Spanish Missions: San Borja & San Fernando de Velicatá
02:15:44 - Final Camp & Outro
Music:
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We camp at the serene Ojo de Liebre Lagoon, escaping the wind in a ...
[Ep. 7 of 8] BAJA ROADTRIP: POZO ALEMAN, a fascinating 1800's Gold Rush GHOST TOWN
We go on an epic exploration of El Pozo Alemán, or "German Well," a ...
[Ep. 6 of 8] BAJA ROADTRIP: We saw ancient CAVE PAINTINGS and TOUCHED GREY WHALES!
We go on an unforgettable adventure into San Francisco de la Sierra, ...
[Ep. 5 of 8] BAJA ROADTRIP: Epic fishing, delightful colonial towns, and stunning Spanish missions
We camp at the stunning Juncalito Beach near Loreto, and head on an ...
We camp at the stunning Juncalito Beach near Loreto, and head on an unforgettable fishing day at Puerto Escondido Marina—wait till you see the monster we caught!
We wander through ...Loreto’s charming streets, visit the iconic Loreto Mission, and uncover the historic San Juan Bautista Mission ruins. Then, we find the ultimate free camping spot just south of El Requesón Beach, perfect for off-grid adventurers.
Continuing north, we explore Mulegé and its historic Spanish Mission, then visit Santa Rosalía, a town with a fascinating French mining history and the eerie La Fundidora smelter plant. Finally, we end our trip in the breathtaking oasis town of San Ignacio, home to yet another beautiful Spanish Mission.
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Juncalito: https://maps.app.goo.gl/YS7t9yCYXHtEDHkE8
Puerto Escondido Marina: https://maps.app.goo.gl/3KYysaFi9V8FYepn8
Loreto: https://maps.app.goo.gl/tuzhQxytnCsWGCZm8
San Juan Bautista Spanish Mission Ruins: https://maps.app.goo.gl/EhBg9Ym2iSFQ4QYt8
Awesome Free Camping Spot: https://maps.app.goo.gl/kLLfQbbQCY1337459
"La Huerta" Restaurante in Mulege: https://maps.app.goo.gl/2XQmHSrmtTRPUtXj8
Santa Rosalia de Mulege Spanish Mission: https://maps.app.goo.gl/QDRFSCKyyd5gtpFi6
Santa Rosalia: https://maps.app.goo.gl/fKasAChNpqPtnbd38
"La Fundidora" copper smelter plant ruins: https://maps.app.goo.gl/98nU4k3Jt8pSwHaA7
San Ignacio: https://maps.app.goo.gl/r8yi5JcpV38ZFsfX6
If you enjoy my Baja adventures, don’t miss my Southern California series! A couple you might enjoy:
Hiking CA: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gtwouQCQ05w&list=PLGBfZJB3fcq9kAv6VEz-mMXTf4HWGMTmy
Wildflower Hikes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0dmXs_E1RHM&list=PLGBfZJB3fcq8-RtIboboW8QBezVA_fTrp
Waterfall Hikes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gtwouQCQ05w&list=PLGBfZJB3fcq9xHRY5gtME3xSaCzjPcA58
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First, we stop by the divers and snorkelers paradise of Cabo Pulmo. ...
[Ep. 3 of 8] BAJA ROADTRIP: Baja's Colonial Towns, The Ghosts of Mexico's Gold Rush
We explore the fascinating and ever so picturesque mining towns of San ...
We explore the fascinating and ever so picturesque mining towns of San Antonio and El Triunfo. Keep on South to colorful San Jose del Cabo and boondock at a perfect ...little spot!
First, we soak in the charm of San Antonio and El Triunfo, once thriving mining towns, due to the discovery of gold and silver in the 1860s, leaving behind a rich mining heritage, and amazing architecture. Then, we head south to San Jose del Cabo, a very colorful town home to a beautiful Spanish Mission. And lastly, we spend the night at a perfect little boondocking spot, somewhere between San Jose and Cabo Pulmo.
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San Antonio: https://maps.app.goo.gl/HK4NvZFB2ATzJDWS9
El Triunfo: https://maps.app.goo.gl/DJg41bTbYjRswdZs8
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If you enjoy my Baja adventures, don’t miss my Southern California series! A couple you might enjoy:
Hiking CA: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gtwouQCQ05w&list=PLGBfZJB3fcq9kAv6VEz-mMXTf4HWGMTmy
Wildflower Hikes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0dmXs_E1RHM&list=PLGBfZJB3fcq8-RtIboboW8QBezVA_fTrp
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We visit the stunning historical towns of Los Comondu, La Purisima, ...
We visit the stunning historical towns of Los Comondu, La Purisima, the Haunting Poza Grande Ghost Town & La Paz! First, we soak in some history at Los Comondú. The ..."Los Comondú" refers to the two historical towns of San José de Comondú and San Miguel de Comondú, the first one being home to a breathtaking Spanish Mission. Then, we head to the intriguing semi ghost town of La Purisima, a small town with an oasis in the middle of the desert. Then, we move on to La Poza Grande, a once thriving town that was destroyed literally overnight when hirricane John caused its river to unusually rise and flood the town. The ghostly remains are a true beacon for urbex enthusiasts!
Finally, we visit the La Paz Malecón, where stunning sculptures line the waterfront, even on a cold, rainy morning.
EXACT GOOGLE MAPS LOCATION:
Los Comondú: https://maps.app.goo.gl/RVVWzmE2VD3MMqEe7
La Purisima: https://maps.app.goo.gl/igT6x6yZcbFp5HSt5
La Poza Grande: https://maps.app.goo.gl/L1Mi3ajjE8gxXxPZ9
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If you enjoy my Baja adventures, don’t miss my Southern California series! A couple you might enjoy:
Hiking CA: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gtwouQCQ05w&list=PLGBfZJB3fcq9kAv6VEz-mMXTf4HWGMTmy
Wildflower Hikes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0dmXs_E1RHM&list=PLGBfZJB3fcq8-RtIboboW8QBezVA_fTrp
Waterfall Hikes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gtwouQCQ05w&list=PLGBfZJB3fcq9xHRY5gtME3xSaCzjPcA58
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We visit the stunning gems of historical San Ignacio, Loreto, and the ...
We visit the stunning gems of historical San Ignacio, Loreto, and the paradise that is Agua Verde!
First, we soak in the charm of San Ignacio, home to a breathtaking Spanish ...Mission surrounded by lush date palms. Then, we head south to Loreto, a picture-perfect coastal town with rich history and incredible scenery (and also, a Spanish Mission). But the true adventure begins on the rugged road to Agua Verde, a boondocker’s paradise with turquoise waters, towering cliffs, and pristine beaches. Is this Baja’s best beach? Watch now and find out!
EXACT GOOGLE MAPS LOCATION:
San Ignacio: https://maps.app.goo.gl/TDV7hru6Zbtj8rRN6
Loreto: https://maps.app.goo.gl/3pGBg5Ru7DA2StsYA
Agua Verde: https://maps.app.goo.gl/CmJ1U6LrnDBFMKSZ8
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Recording Dates for the full trip (2025):
Feb. 4 (La Leona)
Feb. 5 (San Ignacio)
Feb. 6 (Loreto)
Feb. 7, 8 (Agua Verde)
Feb. 9 (Los Comondu, La Purisima, La Poza Grande)
Feb. 10 (San Carlos, La Paz)
Feb. 11 (El Triunfo, San Antonio, San Bartolo, Los Barriles)
Feb. 12 (San Jose del Cabo)
Feb. 13 (Cabo Pulmo)
Feb. 14 (La Paz)
Feb. 15 (El Tecolote)
Feb. 16, 17 (Agua Verde)
Feb. 18, 19 (San Javier, Puerto Escondido, Juncalito)
Feb. 20 (Boondocking near El Requeson at KM. 84)
Feb. 21 (San Ignacio)
Feb. 22 (Guerrero Negro, San Francisco de la Sierra)
Feb. 23 (Guerero Negro Whale Watching Tour)
Feb. 24 (El Pozo Aleman, Laguna Ojo de Liebre)
Feb. 25 (Laguna Ojo de Liebre)
Feb. 26 (Bahia de los Angeles, La Leona)
Feb. 27 (El Marmol)
Feb. 28 (El Rosario de Arriba, El Malvar, Punta Baja)
If you enjoy my Baja adventures, don’t miss my Southern California series! A couple you might enjoy:
Hiking CA: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gtwouQCQ05w&list=PLGBfZJB3fcq9kAv6VEz-mMXTf4HWGMTmy
Wildflower Hikes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0dmXs_E1RHM&list=PLGBfZJB3fcq8-RtIboboW8QBezVA_fTrp
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