Cabo Pulmo: A Conservation Success Story
Thousands of jacks swirl around a group of divers in the pristine, clear waters of the Sea of Cortez just off the East Cape of Mexico’s Baja Peninsula. Nearby, a majestic bull shark sways through the gentle currents as dappled sunlight filters to the sandy seafloor. Colorful reef fish dart among neighboring corals in an exuberant rainbow of colors. Acrobatic sea lions frolic and curiously approach divers. Farther offshore, an enormous whale shark makes a sweeping arch through the sea, its gaping mouth filter feeding on plankton. Today, this enchanting scene at Cabo Pulmo is a testament to one of the world’s most successful conservation efforts.
5 Ideas for a Romantic Escape in Cabo
With sunny beaches, swaying palm trees, stunning sunsets and spectacular ocean views, Los Cabos is a breathtaking backdrop for a romantic escape! Whether you’re planning a lavish Valentine’s Day retreat with your main squeeze or a quick getaway to fan a new flame, here are some of our top ideas to fire up the passion in paradise:
Fall Diving Highlights & Video from the Sea of Cortez
Recently, our company president, Don Hirschaut, and our CFO, Michelle Hoffman, had the chance to experience some wonderful fall scuba diving in the Sea of Cortez. Don says, “the autumn months are an excellent time to scuba dive and snorkel in Los Cabos, with warm waters and excellent visibility. We had 84° water and visibility exceeding 100 ft. during our trip.” Here are some highlights:
Annual Bisbee’s East Cape Fishing Tournament August 4-7
Baja California Sur is known the world over for outstanding big game sport fishing for marlin, dorado (mahi mahi), tuna and more in the Pacific Ocean and Sea of Cortez. Each year, anglers head to these scenic waters to compete for the chance to make a record catch and win a substantial cash prize. The East Cape Offshore Tournament is the first of three annual Bisbee’s tournaments in Baja California Sur (with the Los Cabos Offshore and Black and Blue tournaments occurring later this year in October). Taking place on August 4-7, 2015, the East Cape tournament is conducted near the Hotel Buena Vista (approximately 67 miles from Cabo San Lucas) with an exciting 7 AM shotgun kickoff as fishing vessels race…
Diving with Mantas & Whale Sharks at Socorro Island
Located approximately 260 miles southwest of Cabo San Lucas, the rugged Revillagigedo Islands have sometimes been called the “Galapagos of Mexico” for the stunning variety of marine life found in these protected waters. This group of four volcanic islands include Socorro, San Benedicto, the islet of Roca Partida and Clarion Island. Recently, our company president Don Hirschaut had the opportunity to revisit Socorro Island and Roca Partida, as well as San Benedicto with the expert team of Nautilus Diving for a spectacular live-aboard diving trip on the state-of-the-art Belle Amie dive boat. Here, he shares some spectacular video footage, photos and insights from this amazing experience.
Unexpected Cabo! Our Fave Unique Experiences in Los Cabos
Whether it’s your first time coming to Los Cabos or you’re a seasoned Cabo regular, you probably know that this popular vacation destination is famous for outstanding dining, big-game sport fishing, spectacular golf courses, fun-filled water activities and exciting nightlife. But, what you may not know is that the region offers plenty of off-the-beaten path experiences, cultural treasures and unique activities. Whether you choose to take a refreshing dip at a magical desert oasis or release an adorable baby sea turtle into the ocean, you’ll find so many special ways to discover the beauty of Baja California Sur. Here are just a few of our favorite unique experiences in Cabo:
A Whale Concert Under the Stars: Unique New Tour in Los Cabos!
Listen to a clip of a humpback whale song recorded by Cabo Expeditions: Already well-known for their outstanding whale watching tours in Los Cabos, the team of Cabo Expeditions has now added a truly unique new way to experience these gentle giants up close. Their new Whale Concert Under The Stars is a tour that combines a sunset whale watching cruise along with the rare opportunity to listen to the haunting underwater sounds of humpback whales. A hydrophone is dropped into the water to capture the complex songs of these majestic creatures who migrate to the warm waters of the Sea of Cortez to mate each year. These captivating songs are sure to…
Diving Paradise in the Sea of Cortez: Cabo Pulmo
A national marine park situated in Baja California Sur’s pristine East Cape region (about 55 miles from Cabo San Lucas), Cabo Pulmo is an underwater paradise home to a spectacular variety of marine life. Recently, our company president Don Hirschaut had the opportunity to revisit this majestic marine reserve and captured enchanting video footage of this remarkable habitat. An avid diver, Don continues to be amazed by the thriving marine ecosystem at Cabo Pulmo, even after countless dives here. An outstanding setting for scuba diving and snorkeling, Cabo Pulmo is home to one of North America’s only living coral reef systems. This magnificent reef is estimated to be approximately 20,000 years…
Migrating Whales Return to Los Cabos, Mexico!
Each year, migrating humpback and gray whales make an epic journey down the Pacific coastline of North America from their summer home in Alaskan waters to the warm lagoons of the Sea of Cortez in Baja California Sur, Mexico. Here they spend the winter months through early spring and give birth to the next generation. The months of December through April are a wonderful time to view these majestic creatures up close aboard a whale watching tour in Los Cabos. Cabo Expeditions offers some of the best whale watching tours in the region. Led by Oscar Ortiz, who also happens to be a renowned environmental photographer, their team of experienced guides…
Swim with Dolphins in San José del Cabo
The Cabo Dolphins facility in Cabo San Lucas is one of the area’s most recognizable landmarks situated right alongside the marina. Conducted by the expert team of Cabo Adventures, this world-class program offers the rare opportunity to swim with and observe Pacific bottlenose dolphins. The informative program allows participants to learn about these intelligent marine mammals, their unique physiology and worldwide conservation concerns via a range of different interactive tours. Now, visitors staying in San José del Cabo won’t need to travel into Cabo San Lucas to experience this unforgettable program. A second state-of-the-art new Cabo Dolphins facility is now conveniently located right in the Hotel Zone in San José del Cabo, steps from…
