Gastronomy

Baja California Sur is known for its unique, fresh, tasty gastronomy, which could well be the only reason for visitors to travel along Ruta 1.  Natural landscapes, the history of the places and gastronomy go hand in hand to bring travelers an amazing well-rounded experience.

From Cabo San Lucas to Guerrero Negro there is a large variety of dishes, mostly fish and seafood based, taking advantage the natural abundance coming from the sea.

Along Ruta 1, there are many establishments, from worldwide famous restaurants- local and international cuisine- to the well-known regional “carretas.”
Regardless of where visitors decide to taste these delicacies, the following recommendations are not to be missed dishes and places along Ruta 1.

The chocolata clams are one of the typical dishes of Baja California Sur and it is served alive, stuffed or grilled.  One of the most traditional clam dishes is the almejas “tatemadas” or burned clams.

The exquisite dishes are prepared with fish such as smoked marlin and tuna, as well as mollusks and seafood like abalone, snail, shrimp and lobster.  Visitors can also taste typical dishes like mashed meat burritos or “tied” chicken tamales.

Visitors can also have the opportunity to experience, collect and /or learn about the elaboration process of some products and dishes from the region like the goat cheese, regional wines, damiana liquor; or visit the salt exporter to name some.