Alta Baja Sur
Bad Roads Good People
About Us & FAQs
What is Alta Baja Sur all about?
Alta Baja Sur is made up of people who are inspired by the heritage and beauty of Northern Baja Sur between Mulege, Loreto, San Juanico, and La Purisima. We are a group of outdoor enthusiasts, ranchers, guides and motorheads. We are devoted to connecting our visitors with the unique local experiences that give you a taste of our cultural heritage, challenging terrain and awe inspiring nature.
How does it work?
We are a network of bilingual local guides who know the people and terrain of the region. Not only can you rest assured that help is available if something goes wrong, but you will also get a unique view into the life of these remote Baja Rancheros. Each trip also features unique exposure to the hidden gems of Baja Sur’s unique environment and history.
Our guides are trained in CPR along with basic mechanics and wilderness survival. GPS communication with emergency assistance is available as needed at any time during a trip. Lodging is pre-arranged with the choice of hotel or camping at each stop, including local restaurant reservations.
For guided trips for 4x4s and motorcycles:
Ride along with Guide or follow in your own off road vehicle.
Each trip includes one or more “Meet a Ranchero” stops in which you’ll get a glimpse into Baja ranch life and have a lunch/snack break in the shade of a remote palm oasis.
Each trip includes geological or historical tours of inland Baja’s hidden gems.
Guide provides RO-filtered water, spare fuel if needed, first aid, vehicle recovery and tire repair tools, GPS communicator and hauls gear for motorcycle trips.
Guide provides pre-arranged overnight accommodations as needed.
Where are you based?
We are based in Heroica Mulege, B.C.S. with partners in Mulege as well as La Purisima, San Isidro, San Juanico and San Miguel do Comondu.
Our Mechanical Concierge service is primarily based in Mulege and San Juanico.
How does pricing and payment work?
The prices listed on our website are approximate prices to be confirmed once your trip and your guide has been reserved. Rates changes seasonally and based on availability and trip details. Customers pay guides directly as a trip is reserved (either by Mexican bank transfer, Paypal or cash, depending on the Guide).
What inspired the creation of Alta Baja Sur?
The inland mountains, remote beaches and canyon country of Baja Sur are some of the most mystical and majestic scenery on the planet.
The mountains between San Ignacio and Ciudad Insurgentes are the heartland of Baja’s “Ranchero” culture, the Sierras de Gigantes and Sierras de Guadalupe.
Most of these remote ranches of Baja Sur have been continuously inhabited by the same families for hundreds of years, since the days of the Jesuits in the 1700s.
This region is also rich with numerous ancient cave paintings, original Mission sites and remote oasis points. Native legends say the bones of the ancient Giants are also out there somewhere. :-)
This is one of the most isolated regions of Baja. The roads are very rough (sometimes requiring “adjustments” to the layout of the boulders). It’s easy to get lost or disoriented, with no cell service and very few people available to help if mechanical trouble or other issues come up.
A well-equipped local guide makes all the difference.