Jacques Cousteau called the Sea of Cortez "the world's aquarium" — and the description remains remarkably apt. The waters between Baja California and mainland Mexico harbour one of the richest marine ecosystems on earth, where deep trenches, volcanic seamounts and nutrient-rich upwellings support an extraordinary diversity of life.
Amazing Dive Locations
El Bajo Seamount offers encounters with schools of hammerhead sharks and majestic mantas at a depth of 35 metres. Los Islotes provides the experience of swimming alongside over 200 playful sea lions. Cabo Pulmo Marine Reserve reveals a vibrant protected reef system teeming with more than 6,000 species.
Wildlife Seasonal Guide
From December to April, humpback whales migrate with their calves, travelling 5,000 miles. Between October and April, whale sharks gather near La Paz, with up to 220 juveniles at Bahía de Los Ángeles. In late spring, thousands of mobula rays gather at Punta Lobos, often so numerous that they can obscure the sunlight.
Sportfishing in these waters is equally extraordinary. Striped marlin weighing over 200 pounds, black and blue marlin reaching up to 1,000 pounds, and yellowfin tuna best caught from July to October can be found at top spots including Finger Bank, Gordo Bank, and the 1150 Spot.
Puerto Escondido Marina
Twenty-five kilometres south of Loreto lies Puerto Escondido — Baja's "Hidden Port." Enclosed by rugged desert hills, this almost completely landlocked harbour is one of the finest natural anchorages in the Americas.
The marina offers 100+ slips with 80 new berths recently added, accepting vessels up to 310 ft LOA. Services include diesel and premium gasoline, 200A–100A electrical service, 50 AMP shore power, concierge, bottom cleaning, 24/7 security, and ground transportation. A new Beach Club & Restaurant is under construction with scheduled completion Q2 2026, featuring panoramic Danzante Island views.
"For those who believe the finest luxury is an encounter with the wild, Puerto Escondido is where it begins."
