Why is baja California important to Mexico?

Answer 1

I guess you are talking about the Baja California peninsula as a whole, instead of its constituyent states Baja California and Baja California Sur. It is an important international tourist destination with cities such as Tijuana, Los Cabos, Rosarito or Ensenada. Also, Baja California is an important wine and citrics producer and has a sizeable amount of biodiversity, with places such as the Colorado River Delta and the Vizcaino Desert among the most important.

Finally, Baja California is home to many US retirees and citizens that find cheaper housing prices and cost of living. That in turn increases demand for local goods and services and helps the national economy in general.