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Bahia Magdalena Trail, La Paz, Mexico

Bahia Magdalena Trail, La Paz, Mexico

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The Bahia Magdalena Trail in La Paz, Mexico is an incredible journey through a desert region of remarkable beauty and ecological diversity. Located in Baja California Sur along the coast of the Sea of Cortez, this winding path takes visitors through canyons with unique rock formations, cactus fields, rocky creek beds, and coastal estuaries. Along the way, visitors can marvel at some spectacular views while observing a plethora of wildlife such as lizards, snakes, scorpions, and various desert birds.

Cerro de la Calavera, La Paz, México

Cerro de la Calavera, La Paz, México

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Cerro de la Calavera (Skull Hill) is situated in La Paz, Mexico, and is a unique and breathtakingly beautiful destination located in the state of Baja California Sur. Situated at the head of a small mountain range, it’s home to one of North America's most extensive limestone formations, called Sierra de las Cacachilas. It is known as “The Skull Hill” or “Calavera La Paz” due to the skull-like shape the mountain resembles from certain vantage points.

Albercutx Watchtower

Albercutx Watchtower

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The Albercutx Watchtower sits high above the sea and at 380 meters it provides a spectacular panoramic viewpoint for hikers. The views from the top include Cap de Formentor, the island of Colomer, the Bay of Pollença, Platja de Formentor, and the Sierra de Tramuntana, which is Mallorca’s alpine mountain range. Albercutx Watchtower is a must-see for the views alone but does offer some interesting historical value as well.

Cala Boquer, Mallorca

Cala Boquer, Mallorca

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Cala Boquer is situated in the magnificent Boquer Valley on the Mediterranean island of Mallorca, Spain. The valley is incredibly scenic and features dramatic mountain ranges that are littered with hiking trails. The area lies just north-east of Port de Pollença and most people who hike here have the overall goal of reaching the stunning cove of Cala Boquer. The beach is the fantastic end to the hour-long trek and provides visitors with tremendous views looking out over the turquoise blue waters at Cap de Formentor. The hike is one of the most popular attractions on Mallorca and is well worth a visit.

Puig de Maria, Pollensa

Puig de Maria, Pollensa

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Puig de Maria is located in Pollença on the Mediterranean island of Mallorca in the country of Spain. It features a nearly 800-year-old monastery that is perched high atop a lonely mountain called Puig de Maria and is situated just outside of Pollenca. The monastery consists of a church, a fortified tower as well as farm buildings and was home to many different nuns and monks over the centuries. The pilgrimage shrine still operates to this day but is used as a hostel. There is also a convenient restaurant at the top for meals and drinks that serves traditional Mallorquian food.