The Baja Peninsula is located in the Northwestern region of Mexico and acts a divider between the Pacific Ocean and the Sea of Cortez. The Peninsula extends from Tijuana, near the United States border, to Cabo San Lucas – which is approximately 1,202 kilometers (747 miles).

The Baja Peninsula is divided into two Mexican states, Baja California Norte (North), and Baja California Sur (South). It ranges from 40 km (25 miles) at its narrowest to 320 km (200 miles) at its widest point and has approximately 3,000 km (1,900 miles) of coastline.