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Created by relentless geological processes, the peninsula of Baja California, Spanish for Lower California, detached itself
from the mother country of Mexico to form an extensional land mass arching into the Pacific Ocean. Attached to the southwest
corner of the United States and the northwest extremity of Mexico, this area at one time was a permanent fixture of Mexico
but over millions of years has slowly made its way westward extending further into the Pacific. During its journey,
majestic mountain ranges, a warm gulf, and miles of inviting beaches were created. Today there is a variety of cities, activities and
cultures encompassing this area and beckoning people the world over to visit and participate in its beauty.
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The entire Baja California region experiences a mild, Mediterranean type of climate conducive to the growing of grapes and
date palms which were introduced by the Jesuit priests in the 17th century. Following the Jesuits, the area was inhabited by the Franciscan monks in the 18th century and the Dominican clergy in the 19th century. These missions can be found running the length of Baja extending all the way up into northern California. The local population of Baja have a naturally friendly disposition with a
historical background and geographic location offering cultural diversity.
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