Synopses & Reviews
• Waterproof • Tear-Resistant • Travel MapNational Geographic's Baja California North, Mexico AdventureMap is designed to meet the unique needs of adventure travelers with its durability and accurate information. This folded map provides global travelers with the perfect combination of detail and perspective, highlighting hundreds of points of interest and the diverse and unique destinations within the country.
The map includes the locations of cities and towns with a user-friendly index, plus a clearly marked road network complete with distances and designations for major highways, main roads, and tracks and trails for those seeking to explore more remote regions.
This map covers the entire Baja peninsula and include detailed insets of Tijuana, Mexicali, Ensenada, La Paz, San Jose Del Cabo, Cabo San Lucas, and the Cabo Resort Corridor.
Every AdventureMap is printed on durable synthetic paper, making them waterproof, tear-resistant and tough — capable of withstanding the rigors of international travel. Each is two-sided and can be folded to a packable size of (4.25" x 9.25"); unfolded size is (26" x 38").
Key Features:
- Waterproof and tear-resistant
- Accurate topography/terrain with a clearly labeled road network
- Hundreds of points of interest, including the locations parks and nature reserves, protected lands, historical and cultural attractions
- Thousands of place names including towns and natural features; detailed place names index
- Important travel networks including airports, lighthouses, ferry routes and rail lines
- Updated regularly to ensure accuracy
Proceeds from the sale of National Geographic maps go to support the National Geographic Society's vital exploration, conservation, research and education programs.
- Sheet Size = 37.75 x 25.50
- Folded Size = 4.25 x 9.25
- Scale = 1:25,000 and 1:450,000
Synopsis
- Waterproof - Tear-Resistant - Travel MapLocated in Northwestern Mexico, the Baja California Peninsula is a popular travel destination for its abundant recreation and conservation opportunities. National Geographic's Baja North Adventure Map covers with unparalleled detail the state of Baja California and part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Islands and Protected Areas of the Gulf of California. The northern side of the map covers the US/Mexico border from Tijuana to Mexicali, including border crossings, as well as Ensenada. Inset maps give extensive detail to these three towns. The southern side shows Valle de los Cirios, Bahia de los Angeles and the World Heritage listed Rock Paintings of the Sierra de San Francisco and Whale Sanctuary of El Vizcaino.
Cultural, historical, recreational and ecological points of interest, a road network and topographic features are all combined on this easy to use and expertly researched map. With such specialized content, this map is the perfect compliment to any guidebook. Pinpointed are missions, ruins, museums, lighthouses, scenic viewpoints, wildlife viewing spots, beaches and areas for surfing, diving, fishing, kayaking, sailing, windsurfing, snorkeling and whale watching. The detailed road network includes not only major highways and toll roads but also gravel and dirt roads, to help you get off the beaten path. Moreover, a table of distances is provided as are ferry routes, railroads and an index of protected areas and select towns.
Every Adventure Map is printed on durable synthetic paper, making them waterproof, tear-resistant and tough -- capable of withstanding the rigors of international travel.
- Map Scale = 1:25,000 & 1:450,000
- Sheet Size = 37.75" x 25.5"
- Folded Size = 4.25" x 9.25"
About the Author
Founded in 1915 as the Cartographic Group, the first division of the National Geographic Society, National Geographic Maps has been responsible for illustrating the world around us through the art and science of mapmaking.Today, National Geographic Maps continues this mission by creating the world's best wall maps, recreation maps, atlases, and globes which inspire people to care about and explore their world. All proceeds from the sale of National Geographic maps go to support the Society's non-profit mission to increase global understanding and promote conservation of our planet through exploration, research, and education.