Everything you want to know before diving into the Sea of Cortez
Clear, science-backed answers with real photos to the questions every traveler asks about La Paz and Baja California Sur: wildlife, seasons, places, diving and how to plan your trip.
Places · 3 min
Why is the Sea of Cortez called "the aquarium of the world"?
A young sea, born when the peninsula split from the mainland, that now hosts 39% of the planet's marine mammal species. That's how it earned its nickname.
Places · 3 min
Isla Espíritu Santo: what it is, why it's a World Heritage Site and how to visit
White beaches, turquoise water, volcanic mountains and a sea lion colony. All protected, and less than an hour by boat from La Paz.