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.
When to go · 4 min
When to swim with whale sharks in La Paz: season, months and what the science says
October to April is the official window, but science shows that water temperature and events like El Niño decide how many sharks show up each year.
When to go · 3 min
When and where to see gray whales in Baja California Sur: season guide
From January to March, Pacific lagoons turn into a nursery and meeting point for gray whales. Here's where to go and what you'll see.
When to go · 3 min
When to see mobula rays in La Ventana: the season of the "flying" rays
From March to August, peaking in May, La Ventana becomes one of the world's key spots for mobula courtship. Science confirms it.