Historical Overview of Baja California
 

The area is rich with unique folk lore confirmed history of Amazon Indian civilization, pirate plunder and treasure, damiana-the ancient sex enhancer growing wild on the Rancho and more.

1804: The Spanish colony of California is divided into Alta ("upper") and Baja ("lower") California at the line separating the Franciscan missions in the north from the Dominican missions in the south.

In 1850, after Alta California is annexed by the United States, Baja California is further divided into northern and southern territories.

1952: Northern Baja California becomes the 29th state of Mexico. The southern portion, below 28°N, remains a federally administered territory.

1974: The southern territory becomes the 31st state, Baja California Sur.

1989: Ernesto Ruffo Appel of the PAN becomes the first non-PRI governor of Baja California and the first opposition governor of any state since the Revolution.