Sea Kayaking in the Sea of Cortez, Baja, Mexico
In February 2023 our Director, Cory Jones, went to Mexico to sea kayak in the Sea of Cortez. His weeks journey from Loreto out and around the Loreto Bay National Marine Park is recorded in his video of the trip.
In February the days begin with spectacular sunrises and end with delightfully cool evenings, enjoying sunsets, stargazing and moonrises. Jacques Cousteau called the Sea of Cortez / Gulf of California, “the world’s aquarium” and the islands of the Gulf are a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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During the trip he slept on sandy beaches. Part of the trip focused on snorkelling on the inshore reef walls and watching dolphins. The towering volcanic escarpments of the Sierra Giganta Mountains rising out of the sea create your backdrop and the desert land scape reaches the sea so you sleep amongst the cactus. Bird life abounds on the islands: ospreys nest on high headlands, high-flying frigate birds, blue-footed boobies and squadrons of pelicans brown pelicans congregate on submerged reefs.
Each winter endangered blue whales migrate to these waters looking for tasty crustaceans. Encountering the largest animal on earth is a thrilling experience. Fin, Humpback and Sei whales also frequent the area.
Tour run from Loreto, with a population of around 20,000 and has a laid-back fishing village feel. Baja’s oldest mission is here and there are lovely quiet squares to explore.
Dates from October to May. From May to September, it’s really hot in Baja, California, and not comfortable for kayaking. This really is the perfect winter kayak destination.
Contact our US partner to find out more and to book. Please email them with your preferred dates and they will get back to you with a quote.
Contact them on morag@rowadventures.com – and please mention you found out about them by Highland Experiences.
Why not check out Gray Whales trips?
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