SEA KAYAKING IN BAJA

Stretching more than 800 miles to the south from California’s temperate zone to the tropics is the Baja Mexico peninsula, a magnificent mountainous desert. There, you will discover the Sea of Cortez, which divides Baja from the main portion of Mexico to the east and the Pacific Ocean to the west. In the center of the peninsula is primarily mountain ranges, the most famous being the granite peaks of San Pedro Martir reaching over 10,000 feet high.

While the entire area is magnificent, the Sea of Cortez is famous for several things, one being the best breeding waters for the California Grey Whale and sea kayaking. In addition to the Sea of Cortez, there are over 20 incredible islands that form the Midriff Island Region. Because of the wonderful waters for kayaking, coupled with the microclimate weather of 72 degrees at night and 95 degrees during the day, you will fall in love with this Mexico peninsula.

Sea kayaking in Baja means exploring unspoiled blue waters filled with one of the richest marine habitats found around the globe. This paradise provides kayakers an opportunity to reach remote areas surrounded by tropical fish, sea lions, whales, dolphins, as well as pristine sandy beaches and turquoise coves. One of the favorite coves for kayakers is the Bahia de Los Angeles, which offers a soft adventure wilderness experience.

What makes sea kayaking in Baja so incredible is that people of all ages can enjoy the experience. With professional guides leading the way, most trips in this area are based out of Las Animas. However, if you prefer to add a camping experience to the sea kayaking, you can. Some of your options include single and tandem, unsinkable kayaks, which let you make your way through miles of romantic coves or endless reefs.

Another option for sea kayaking in Baja is to enjoy an eight-day combination trip, spending three days and nights at a secluded beachfront eco-resort relatively close to the town of Loreto, along with four fabulous days kayaking and camping on remote islands. On the final day, you can spend time shopping, dining, or exploring the town of Loreto itself. This type of simple living by the sea in a bungalow called a casitas provides privacy, convenience, and comfort.

For this adventure, you will have authentic food prepared for you in an open-air kitchen by the local people. Best of all, the food is primarily organic and fresh to include fruits, vegetables, and seafood. Even the water is fresh and clean, coming from a natural spring in the Sierra de la Giganta Mountains. In addition to kayaking, you can hike, scuba dive, snorkel, free dive, or simply wade in the soothing ocean water.

Waking up on any island in the Sea of Cortez is magical and breathtakingly beautiful. You will find yourself surrounded by peace and quiet with only the faint sound of the waves, as they gently lap up onto the sand. The breezes are cool and the sun’s rays warm. As you head out to kayak, you have the chance to see new creatures, make discoveries, explore, exercise, laugh, and make new friends.

The key to having a great time while sea kayaking in Baja is to have an excellent guide, someone who can make the trip fun but also a great learning experience. You want a kayaking guide that has a true love of the outdoors and who knows about marine life, biology, and who is also a great kayaker. With this, you will feel confident on the water, having the opportunity to enhance your current skills while creating a lifelong memory in one of the most beautiful places for kayaking in the world.

If you have been sea kayaking in Baja or other places before, you can take on a full expedition, making your way through the Midriff Islands while getting up close to the shoreline. Without doubt, a sea kayaking trip to Baja is a great adventure like none other. Whether a first time or experienced kayaker, you will fall in love with this vacation spot for its unrivaled and untouched beauty.