New resorts and restaurants are just a few reasons to visit this renowned wine region south of the border
TIJUANA, Mexico, Dec. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- For travelers looking to wrap up the year or kick-off 2023 with a new adventure, Baja California offers plenty of enticing options for indulging the senses. Known for its exceptional dining scene and picturesque vineyards producing award-winning wines, the area has recently welcomed several new restaurants and a luxe wellness resort for travelers worthy of indulgence.
Whether its discovering inventive cuisine or indulging in wellness-driven self-care, there's no better time for travelers to feed their palate and soul with a visit to Baja California. New wellness, food, and wine options in the area include:
JAK Restaurant at Encuentro Guadalupe
Perched atop the hillside guestrooms of Encuentro Guadalupe and boasting sweeping views of the Valle, JAK, the hotel's newest upscale eatery is set to open to both guests and public in February 2023. Featuring modern interpretations of regional dishes using locally sourced meats and produce, JAK will complement Tova, the luxury desert resort's exclusive guests-only restaurant offering guests its signature BajaMed flavor fusion of regional cuisine combined with Mediterranean flavors.
'Wild' Mexican Cuisine at Salvaje
Salvaje, which opened its doors in June 2022, is redefining traditional Mexican fare. Spanish for "wild," Salvaje offers guests a unique interpretation of Mexican cuisine from start to finish, with homegrown ingredients that bring out the distinctive flavors of the region. A true sensory experience, dishes are paired with Xolo Vino wines from the onsite vineyard and are created to share on large wooden tables facing the lake with views of the vineyard and mountains. Guests are encouraged to embrace a primitive spirit by indulging in delicacies such as rice with seafood, served on banana leaves in place of plates, or the picaña barbecue served directly on the table with a shovel.
Montevalle Wellness Resort
Providing an exclusive and tranquil space for travelers seeking to boost their health as they head into the new year, Montevalle Wellness Resort opened its doors in October 2022. With spaces designed for healing, the resort offers state-of-the-art therapeutic amenities including intravenous infusions of vitamins and minerals specifically designed to detox and energize, boost the immune system, promote skin health, aid weight loss, increase hydration, revitalize the body, and eliminate toxins. An array of holistic therapies includes BioMagnetic, Rife, Mag Ray, hyperbaric oxygen, laser, ultraviolet blood irradiation, and pulsed electromagnetic field therapy. Guests can wind down their days relaxing in one of the resort's luxury villas, or find calm in the meditation labyrinth or reflexology pathway. A variety of retreat packages are currently available.
Discover New Wines in Valle de Guadalupe
No trip to Baja California is complete without a visit to Valle de Guadalupe's renowned wineries. Often referred to as the "Napa Valley of Mexico" and attracting a roster of national and international industry leaders, Valle de Guadalupe was recently named one of the world's top wine regions in USA Today 10Best's annual Reader's Choice Awards, after being selected for consideration by a panel of top travel and wine writers. This recognition is the latest wine industry accolade for Baja California's distinctive wine region which is home to more than 150 wineries best known for Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chenin Blanc, and Sauvignon Blanc.
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About Baja California
The State of Baja California occupies the northern half of the Baja California peninsula, providing some of Mexico's most dramatic sea and landscapes in seven tourist destinations, including its capital, Mexicali, along with Tijuana, Ensenada, San Felipe, Rosarito, San Quintin and Tecate.
From remote deserts and beaches to lush forests, the region is known for an array of outdoor activities, including spectacular camping, hiking, world-class surfing, sailing, deep sea fishing, and more. Baja California is also home to a growing culinary movement, with world-renowned restaurants and chefs, along with wineries and craft breweries that produce more than 80 percent of craft beer and 90 percent of wine in Mexico. In addition to tourism and hospitality, its unique bi-national location with California and Arizona to the north present collaborative business opportunities on a global scale. For more information, visit https://bajacalifornia.travel.
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