As your tongue touches the salty rim of a glass, it’s shocked by the sweet-sharp flavor on citrus and tequila as it passes your lips; your eyes widen and your body slowly relaxes. You’ve just had a close encounter with a margarita.
La Paz area was historically noted for its oyster beds and precious pearls, drawing the likes of conquistadors, missionaries and pirates throughout the years.
Loreto, a sleepy small fishing town located by the sparkling Sea of Cortés, is waking up to the world. Known as the oldest town in Baja California Sur, it is becoming one of the best sustainable investments on the Baja peninsula.
Bill and I are near the funky fishing village of Loreto, 700 miles south of the border on the Sea of Cortés, on a one-week self-supported kayaking trip.