Mexico’s untamed peninsula
Such is the abundance of marine life in the Sea of Cortez that it was once described by Jacques Cousteau as the ‘world’s aquarium’. Along the shores of Baja California in northwestern Mexico, you can go in search of whale sharks, pods of spinner dolphins and harbor seals with our experts and marvel at this underwater wonder as Cousteau once did.
Close wildlife encounters are guaranteed. Our marine biologists can navigate Baja’s waters for a chance to see breaching humpbacks, enormous blue whales – the world’s largest mammal – and gatherings of friendly grey whales, who might raise their chin up to your boat to be stroked.
At Cabo Pulmo National Park, divers can find schooling hammerhead, silky and bull sharks and take part in shark conservation projects at the only living reef on the western coastline of North America. Snorkel in search of octopuses and sea turtles or sail to Los Islotes to swim alongside sea lions who beckon visitors to come and play.
Contrasting with the crystal blue sea, the Baja Peninsula presents an untamed and almost mystical landscape with a largely desert terrain that can be explored on custom-built dune buggies. We can also introduce you to local ranchers who will lead you to creeks and canyons while riding horse-back through the wilderness.
Swim with whale sharks
These friendly giants are the biggest fish in the ocean, populating all tropical seas and noted for their polka dot white spots and white bellies. At certain times of the year, there is also an opportunity to swim with gatherings of over 30 whale sharks.
Whale watching
Search Baja’s waters for marine mammals, including humpback whales, enormous blue whales
Diving
Dive at Cabo Pulmo alongside schooling hammerhead, silky and bull sharks. Here you can take part in shark conservation projects at the only living reef on the western coastline of North America.
Deep sea fishing
Baja’s waters are renowned for their deep-sea fishing, so spend the day on a specialist vessel angling for marlin, dorado, wahoo, yellowfin tuna and more.
Submersibles
Search in a submersible for pods of inquisitive dolphins. The use of a submersible will allow those who cannot dive to discover the extraordinary marine life.
The distinctive rock arch of Cabo San Luca marks where the Pacific Ocean becomes the Gulf of California
The colonial town of Loreto and its golden coastline lie sandwiched between the Sea of Cortez and Sierra de la Gigantic
Race dune buggies across Baja's desert like peninsula
Together we can choose where to anchor
Hike or horsehide alongside local ranchers
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