Wednesday, February 1, 2023 - Monday, February 13, 2023
Baja Sur,
International,
Mexico
Experience the natural paradise of the Sea of Cortez, a UNESCO World Heritage Site also known as "the aquarium of the world," and the Baja California peninsula on the northwest coast of Mexico. Kayak in turquoise waters while circumnavigating Espiritu Santo Island, a protected National Park, with its coastal arches and other naturally carved rock formations. Camp for 7 nights on white sand beaches watching pastel sunsets and sunrises over the sea. There will be plenty of time for snorkeling, hiking and exploring the island. While in Baja we will take an overnight trip to Magdalena Bay on the Pacific coast to respectfully observe whales from a small motorboat as they play and eat, just before beginning their spring journey of over 6000 miles to the Bering Sea in the Arctic waters of Alaska. According to the World Heritage website, the Sea of Cortez has striking natural beauty in a dramatic setting formed by rugged islands with high cliffs and sandy beaches, which contrast with the brilliant reflection from the desert and the surrounding turquoise waters. The Sea of Cortez and its islands have been called a natural laboratory for research about the development of new species. It is thought to be one of the most diverse seas on the planet and is home to more than 5,000 species of macroinvertebrates, which are organisms that lack a spine and are large enough to be seen with the naked eye. Baja California itself is the world's second longest, most isolated peninsula in the world.
