On the way it's a quick stop for supplies and a few tasty tacos in one of the smaller towns and villages we meet on our journey. Then its east on through the high desertchaparral to some of the most awe inspiring rock gardens found on the west coast. Once here the beauty alone is enough to make one stop and gaze out over the majestic valley floor thousands of feet below before descending into what appears to be a whole other world.

Our adventure continues as we turn from the pavement onto the road less traveled. Or in this case it's the dry lake bed less traveled. No road here! The mid afternoon's warm sun will find us driving through the ancient dry lake bed of Laguna Salada. The dry lake bed is cradled for 60 miles to the west by the Pine tree covered Sierra de Juarez mountains and the craggy peaks of the Sierra de Los Cucopah range to the east. The views are simply stunning. Then it's on to the hot springs and a slow crawl up the rugged dirt road that leads to it. By night it's a great Baja Trek dinner next to the campfire and a warm soak in the geo thermal springs to ease a traveler's weary bones.

Day 2

It's soaking, hiking or relaxing. There are so many things to do here.The hot springs are some of the most beautiful found anywhere and create a spectacular oasis in the desert. The underground thermal spring water comes into the hand crafted tubs at between 85 -125 degrees and is 100% natural, clean mineral water that is untreated.

Pick your spot in this oasis under any palm tree or hang a hammock and relax while listening to the sound of the many birds that call the hot springs home. In between soaking step back in time and check out the prehistoric petroglyphs or hike up to the cascading water falls.

Day 1

We'll meet in San Diego and drive east through the backcountry into northern Baja.

Cost: $125 + 30 Food Fund (70% meals included) -
3 Days

Throw off that winter chill and check out Baja's most amazing hot springs. Located in the heart of an isolated desert oasis, a hidden geo thermal spring feeds pools of natural warmth.

Looking for a much needed soak? This Trek's for you.

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Native petroglyphs and pictographs are nearby and date back roughly 10,000 years. They are believed to have been done by the Pai Pai tribe that was known to inhabit the area until recent times. The artwork is thought provoking to say the least.

Don't miss the hike up to each of the seven different waterfalls where the natural river from the mountains above cascades down to form the pools of crystal clear water in the granite rock below to relax in. This is some of Mother Nature at her finest. At night ease back down the trail and enjoy the warm campfire with new found friends.

Day 3

After a morning soak and a big Baja breakfast we'll begin our slow crawl back to civilization. We'll take our time and slide through a few seldom visited smaller villages along the way where we'll stop and sample the food while immersing ourselves into the local culture.

From here it's back across the border and on through the country roads to San Diego where we wave goodbye to our new friends, swap contact info anud long for the next adventure. See you soon, amigos!