Mexico's Sea of Cortes
Just south of California lies an inland sea that is rightfully labeled one of the richest marine environments on the globe. Known as the Gulf of California, Sea of Cortez, or Sea of Cortés and bordered by the arid Baja California Peninsula and Mexican mainland, life in the Sea of Cortés flourishes. Over 3,000 plant species have been identified in the desert, some of which grow nowhere else on earth, and in the sea, over 6,000 animal species have been identified. From the 100-foot-long blue whale to the quiet beauty of bountiful reefs, the Sea of Cortés is, in a word, indescribable.
Follow the wind over the waters to the shores of Isla Espiritu Santo where white sand beaches lie untouched in the desert sun. Swim with sea lions and watch for Moorish idols and butterfly fish as you cool off on a snorkeling adventure. Wander among cardon cactus and palo adán trees with your Naturalist, then set off in search for whale and other marine mammals. From the deck of your yacht, watch for pods of dolphins (sometimes numbering in the thousands), fin, sperm, blue and pilot whales that call these waters home.
Mexico's Sea of Cortes Itineraries
8 Days/7 Nights — Roundtrip La Paz, Baja California, Sur
By luxury yacht, kayak, motorized inflatable boat and on foot, encounter flora and fauna that are found nowhere else in the world. In this World Heritage biosphere reserve, experience pods of dolphins numbering in the thousands and view many whale species including the largest living being on earth — the blue ...