Driving to Cabo San Lucas is recommended because of the amazing scenery along the way. Hertz and CABAJA are possibly the only car rental companies(in San Diego) that will rent into Mexico, get the extra insurance.

If you are flying into San Diego, you can also get transportation across the border to Tijuana and rent a car there. Be sure to purchase Mexican auto insurance, as you must have Mexican 3rd party liability insurance. If you get into an accident and don’t have this insurance, you will very likely be taken to jail until the Mexican authorities are satisfied you can pay for the damage to others’ vehicles or property. This liability insurance can be purchased from a variety of companies including AAA, Mexpro, the rental car company (if you’re renting the car in Mexico), and various stands on both sides of the border. Keep in mind that this liability insurance covers only damage you do to others’ property and if you’re driving your own car be sure to check with your insurance company as to whether they will cover damage to your vehicle in Mexico — some companies do not, and many have restrictions.

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Snorkeling in the Sea of Cortez is a magical experience. This is the place where the desert kisses the sea. On one side, you’ll see cactus, and on the other, a reef of beautiful fish.

While the snorkeling is fun and productive, the variety of fish is not the same as Hawaii or the Caribbean. Be prepared. Also, the water temperature starts to drop in January and continues to cool until June. Some people find it too cool for snorkeling and swimming.

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Oceanographer Jacques Cousteau called the sea of Cortes the “world’s aquarium” Truly it is one of the most unique marine ecosystems in the world. With more than 850 marine species it’s a scuba diver’s dream come true.

This pristine environment attracts scuba divers, eco-tourists, nature lovers and whale watchers who are delighted to find giant rays, large whale sharks, sea lion colonies, humpback, blue, and of course, gray whales.

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Archeological sites, National Parks, Biosphere Reserves, Protected Natural Areas and “magical towns” in the Pueblos Mágicos program come together in the state of Hidalgo. It owes much of its charm to its long mining traditions and boasts spas built around hot springs, stunning heights and deep valleys.

For visitors the territory can be divided into corridors offering different varieties of entertainment, culture and adventure, providing a long list of Hidalgo’s diverse enchantments.

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Guanajuato architecture is a visual feast of symmetrical and asymmetrical buildings. Each space in the Guanajuato historical center expresses various forms of Baroque art from the colonial period, which is found predominantly in the buildings of the Basilica of Our Lady of Guanajuato, the “Templo de San Diego” church, the Plaza de la Paz, the Municipal Government Palace, the Casa del Conde Rul, and the Legislative Palace.

There are also the Templos de La Compañía (Jesuit churches), built between 1745 and 1765, as well as La Valenciana church built between 1765 and 1768: prime examples of Mexico’s Churrigueresque architectural style. Other historic buildings in Guanajuato show off the city’s beautiful architecture and wealth, such as the Boca del Infierno, a vertiginous mineshaft descending almost 2,000 feet, with a 40-foot diameter.

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