Baja California Sur Climbing

The State of Baja California Sur is at the end of a magnificent mountainous peninsula. Climbing in the area is primarily located around one of two mountain ranges. The Sierra de la Laguna in the south and the Sierra de la Giganta in the north.

The granite of Sierra de la Laguna mountains runs from Lands End in the south (Cabo San Lucas's iconic sea stacks and arches) to the abandoned silver mines of El Triunfo to the north. Climbing and bouldering opportunities exist in the mountains as well as at beach level. Cabo San Lucas is the largest city in the area with full services.

The Sierra de la Giganta grow from the plains near Insurgentes in the south before merging into the La Trinidad mountains near Mulege in the north. The Gigantas are of volcanic origin with conglomerate and basalt climbing. Climbing options range from bouldering on the beach to multi-pitch in the back country. Loreto is the largest city in the area with full services.

Both the Laguna and Giganta ranges are still wild places. If venturing into the backcountry, you will be alone and on your own.
All beach land is state property and is open to all. The river beds are the same. When venturing into the mountains or desert, you will almost certainly be on someones land, even if the area has a park designation. The landowners and Ejidos that own the land may have dual use with the park status. Currently no climbing shops or services exist in South Baja.