Baja California Sur

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Baja California Sur
Country: Flag of Mexico Mexico
Population: 665,000
Seat: La Paz (Baja California Sur)
Licence Plate: Baja California Sur

Baja California Sur is a Mexican federal state, located in the northwest of the country on the Baja California peninsula. It borders the state of Baja California to the north. Baja California Sur is the least densely populated of all Mexican states. Its capital and most important city is La Paz, which has a (quite expensive) ferry connecting the state with the ports in Mazatlán and Los Mochis in Sinaloa. Cabo San Lucas at the southern tip is popular with foreign tourists.


Hitchhiking in Baja California Sur is definitely possible. However, you should be aware that it lies in a desert climate zone and protect yourself accordingly. The low population density means that comparatively few cars pass by and hitchhiking is best done on the main highway connecting all major settlements in the state. Hitchhiking on the other roads is also possible, but usually with long waiting times.

Baja California Sur lies on a popular drug smuggling route to the US, which means there are many military checkpoints on the main highway. They are often very helpful to hitchhikers and will talk to drivers to take you with them.

Chael777 managed to hitchhike a sailboat from La Paz to Mazatlán.