SCORE Journal - The Official Publication of SCORE Off-Road Racing
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SAN FELIPE, THE “NATURAL SPA” YOU MUST INCLUDE IN YOUR TRAVEL BUCKET LIST San Felipe is one of the youngest municipalities in Baja California, a unique sun and beach destination with marvelous natural landscapes, and it is the best scenery for practicing off-road racing in the desert. It's the best place in the region for extreme races on modified cars and motorcycles, because of its challenging terrains and sands; San Felipe hosts year after year, famous international races such as SCORE Baja 250, SCORE Baja 500 and SCORE Baja 1000. This is just a taste of what you can find in this oasis, the ideal spot to enjoy some of the most beautiful beaches in Mexico. San Felipe is known as the largest pool in the world because of the tranquility of its warm waters and low tides; water sports such as banana boat, kayaking, jet skiing and sailing are very allowed in the gateway to the world’s aquarium Sea of Cortez, named by the famous oceanographer Jacques Cousteau. For those who like adrenaline, you can tour the port of San Felipe on an ATV or drive a trophy through the dunes. For nature lovers, the ideal place is the desert near San Felipe, where you will find the ecological reserve known as “Valle de Los Gigantes,” a scenery of cacti up to 19 meters high. At Valley, you can observe the endemic desert flora such as ocotillos, mesquites, biznagas, palo verde and palo fierro trees. Hares, foxes, hawks and many others are special guests at reserve. Another amazing activity is the astronomical observation, with incredible starry nights and a clear sky to enjoy this great nighttime spectacle. The adventure continues south of this municipality in a beach without waves, turquoise waters and low tide; you can walk on the sea as the water moves back up to two kilometers and exposes seven kilometers of sandy bottom. With aquatic horizons this beach invites you to enjoy the serenity and peace of mother earth. Another privileged place is Consag Island, a piece of land named after the priest Fernando Consag; it is a huge rock 100 meters high that emerges in the middle of the sea and which you can admire during a boat ride; in some seasons you can see it covered by seabirds. Sport fishing and famous tournaments like Baja California Cup are a great opportunity to enjoy beautiful views and relax yourself. Another amazing activity is to play golf in front of California Gulf or to visit Puertecitos that is located at kilometer 74 on San Felipe and Laguna Chapala highway. It hides between its mountains, the desert and the beach; you will discover a Jacuzzi with natural hot springs, a mix of salt water and volcanic minerals, excellent for muscle relaxation and skin exfoliation; an incredible spot close to the sea. San Felipe’s Malecon is a place to catch beautiful sunsets, views of the sea, the mountains, and the lighthouse; it is the ideal place to take postcard photographs and enjoy gastronomic and cultural festivals such as the shrimp festival, catrinas and catrines festival, motorcycle festival, among many others. At the Malecon you will find a wide variety of seafood restaurants with fresh ingredients and the catch of the day; Mexican food restaurants, bars, handicrafts, as well as cocos locos, a drink similar to the piña colada served in fresh coconut. Food is everyone’s favorite attraction and San Felipe offers a variety of exquisite dishes such as gulf shrimp, fish tacos, shrimp tacos, fresh or prepared clams, güerito chilis stuffed with shrimp, grilled octopus tacos, seafood tower, seafood dish with scallops, fresh tuna, shrimp, lemon juice, cucumber, avocado, onion, stacked sauces for a delicious touch. The ideal pairing for these dishes is craft beer, a blend of hops and malt that creates an unparalleled flavor. In the nearby desert of San Felipe is the Chateau vineyard where you can taste the wine of the region, accompanied by a wood-fired pizza, for another great gastronomic experience. For a comfortable stay, San Felipe offers hotels, rustic places decorated with traditional details, camping and glamping fields on the shore of the beach. They are surrounded by beautiful sand hills, clear waters, special to lull your evenings with the sound of the sea in comfortable tents for two and four people, grills, and even terraces at places like La Poma Glamping and Kiki’s Chenowth Legacy Lodge. The beauty of San Felipe is something that you must experience at least once in your life. Its convenient location nearby to California, Arizona and Nevada in the United States and a privileged warm weather makes San Felipe a paradise for travelers who want to escape from snow or simply love nature. SJ