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A Peninsula-(pé-nin'sé-lé, -syé-) n. a piece of land almost surrounded by water, and connected with the mainland by an isthmus..

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.