In this episode of Baja Adventures we are heading up to the mountains to find some swimming holes. One of the many things we love about living in Los Cabos is the beautiful mountains. After our summer rains the dry Arroyos fill up and there are many pools and springs to discover.Head up highway 1 past the SJD airport and the first left (dirt road) after the prison is Calle Naranja. It is also the road that leads to the Retiro Budista or Buddhist Retreat high in the Sierra de la Lagunas.
About 20 minutes off the highway on the dirt road the first water crossing is found. This is a good stop to explore and see if there are many tadpoles. There are many colorful dragonflies darting about. Oakley takes his first swim and then we head back in the truck and go higher. As we climb the temperature is cooler but still warm so we on the lookout for large fig trees and native date palms for shade.We find a great spot for lunch and unpack our delicious picnic. Oakley patiently waits for a snack. It’s a good time for a cold beer and some mezcal. If you haven’t taken the time to discover the Baja mountains then start planning now. The summer and fall are ideal times, the mountains are so green you may think you’re in Hawaii.We just love being in nature and away from the bustle. It is so tranquil and just damn nice up here. We met a couple families that were doing the same and everyone had big smiles and friendly greetings. One of them even shared a giant ripe mango with us!
The hard part is leaving. Oakley refuses to get back in the truck so I have to carry him.
