Whale Sharks: Swimming with The World’s Biggest Fish in Baja
The word “shark” often strikes fear into the minds of those who hear it, conjuring legendary scenes from Hollywood movies. A notable exception to the shark infamy, whale sharks are gentle giants that cut a graceful figure swimming through the Sea of Cortez in Baja California Sur. There are only a few places in the world where visitors can view these majestic creatures up close, and La Paz, Mexico happens to be one of them. From early winter to late spring, excursions are offered to view whale sharks accompanied by expert guides. You can cross the experience of swimming with whale sharks off your bucket list when you take a tour with the team of…
Heroic Rescue Frees Humpback Whale in Los Cabos, Mexico
Last week, our friend Oscar Ortiz of Cabo Expeditions had the opportunity to assist an entangled whale in distress off the shores of Los Cabos, Mexico. The winter months are the best time of year to view migrating whales in the waters of Baja. Unfortunately, on rare occasions these magnificent creatures run into trouble due to human activities. As the owner of widely respected local tour operator Cabo Expeditions, Oscar is passionate about the marine environment and the unique challenges facing sea life in the Pacific Ocean and Sea of Cortez surrounding Los Cabos. Here, he shares some highlights and photos from the whale rescue. To book a whale watching tour…
5 Reasons to Experience Todos Santos
Cabo’s vibrant beachfront and marina certainly have their appeal. But, when you’re ready to venture beyond the busy heart of Cabo San Lucas and get a taste of old Baja, hit the road to Todos Santos. About an hour north of Cabo San Lucas on the Pacific Ocean, this destination deserves a day trip – if not several blissful unplugged days! Here are 5 reasons to experience Todos Santos:
Diving with Whale Sharks in the Sea of Cortez
Diving with whale sharks is one of the most unforgettable experiences in Baja California Sur. The incredible team of Cabo Expeditions leads guided day tours departing from Cabo San Lucas to visit the pristine waters of the Sea of Cortez just off of La Paz to encounter these majestic creatures up close. These gentle filter feeders are the largest fish species in the world and can reach lengths of up to 40 feet or more! The knowledgeable guides of Cabo Expeditions are some of the best in Baja and provide fascinating information about the area’s unique marine ecosystem and conservation efforts to preserve it. Plan it: Cabo Expeditions Tours
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:
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.
Cabo’s Best Beaches
You can soak up the sunshine on the breathtaking beaches of Los Cabos. Discover the area’s best spots for swimming, snorkeling, sunsets, siestas and long sandy strolls. Here are some of our favorites…
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…
