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East Cape & Sierra de la Laguna Loop - MEX 1 / MEX 19

Mexico · MEX 1 / MEX 19

Loops around the dramatic Sierra de la Laguna mountain range at the southern tip of Baja. Departs the tranquil Malecón of La Paz, climbing through the historic gold mining towns of San Antonio and El Triunfo, crossing the Tropic of Cancer into the kite-surfing haven of Los Barriles, then tracing around San José del Cabo to Cabo San Lucas. Optional Pacific return via MEX 19 through the artistic surf haven of Todos Santos. Road Quality: Excellent multi-lane and high-grade two-lane asphalt with wide shoulders, high-visibility striping, and gentle sweepers. Safety & Military Checkpoints: Low-stress tourist corridor; occasional state police and transit checkpoints; beware of sudden speed humps (topes) upon entering villages like San Bartolo. Fuel Range: Plentiful modern Pemex and OXXO Gas stations spaced every 25-30 miles; no fuel anxiety.

East Cape & Sierra de la Laguna Loop - MEX 1 / MEX 19 runs 145 miles between La Paz, BCS and Cabo San Lucas, BCS. We count about 290 corners along it, which is flowing rather than tight. Straightforward riding with enough bends to stay interesting.

Tank-bag quick reference

• StartLa Paz, BCS24.1426, -110.3128
• HighSea Level (0 ft) - 1,840 ftelevation range
• EndCabo San Lucas, BCS22.8905, -109.9167

T-CLOCS before you go: tyres and wheels, controls and cables, lights and electrics, oil and fluids, chassis and stand.

Repair within reach

• 1 miTaller Moto La PazLa Paz, Baja California Sur

Straight-line distance from the start of the route, not driving distance.

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• Sierra Madre del Sur Pacific Descent - MEX 131158 mi · 1850 corners
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Questions riders ask

How long does East Cape & Sierra de la Laguna Loop - MEX 1 / MEX 19 take to ride?

About 145 miles. At an unhurried pace with stops that is roughly 4 hours of riding, longer if you are stopping for photographs.

Where does East Cape & Sierra de la Laguna Loop - MEX 1 / MEX 19 start and end?

It runs between La Paz, BCS and Cabo San Lucas, BCS. Either end works as a start; the route reads the same in both directions.

Is East Cape & Sierra de la Laguna Loop - MEX 1 / MEX 19 a twisty road?

We count about 290 corners across 145 miles, which is flowing rather than tight.

Is there a GPX file for East Cape & Sierra de la Laguna Loop - MEX 1 / MEX 19?

Yes. The GPX is free, there is no account, and the planner will build a route that includes this road alongside others nearby.

Where these numbers come from

Distances and corner counts come from the route's own geometry, not from ratings or votes. Nothing here is crowdsourced and nobody paid to appear.