Scuba diving

The Sea of Cortez - The World's Aquarium

The Sea of Cortez or better known as the Gulf of California located between Baja Calofornia peninsula and Mexico is a home of more than three thousand marine species making it a favorite scuba diving destination. No matter where you dive, the sea is full of life. Adrex.com found out about a diving site that not only offers trips to watch one of the great creatures of the world but also swim with them. If you plan on diving the northwestern Mexico and have an experience of a lifetime, James Curtiss of The Cortez Club might be your man.

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Baja California is fast becoming the premier location to watch whales in the world. More than 20 species of whales are encountered around Baja (most year-round), making this area an important center for whale observation. In addition, whale watching is becoming more common in the Sea of Cortez. The magnificent Blue Whales, the largest living creatures on earth, come to the Sea of Cortez each year, as do Humpback Whales, Sperm Whales, Finback Whales, Minke Whales, Orcas, schools of dolphin and Pilot whales, and many other creatures of sea, land and air.

The Sea of Cortez - home of thousands sea species

you can see Dolphins,

Mantas,

and if you are lucky, Orcas too.

Sea Lions are one of the friendliest sea animals

One of the diving sites that benefits from the Whales appearance is The Cortez Club located right there, in the Sea of Cortez's bay - La Paz. The scuba diving center not only offer Whale watching but also swimming with Whale Sharks, the largest fishes on the planet.

The Cortez Club

Whale Watching

Is available from late December through to mid April. Daily trips to the pacific bay of Magdalena, a breeding ground for the Gray Whales, allow you to have close encounters with these magnificent mammals.

Whale watching in progress

Swimming with Whale Sharks

Snorkeling with the Whale Sharks has got to be one of the most uplifting experiences in the world. In season, The Cortez Club will take you over to where you can swim with as many as 15 Whale Sharks in one area.

Experience of a lifetime - swimming with Whale Sharks

If you want to experience one of the most uplifting experiences in the world, book your trip in advance. The Cortez Club offers a package including meal, accommodation and more and they can even provide full rental dive equipment if you need it. For more information go to their webpage.

La Paz's bay

Address: Carretera a Pichilingue Km.5 La Paz, BCS, Mexico 23010
Phone: +52 612 121 6120, +52 612 121 6121
Toll Free US and Canada:1 877 408 6769

All images are courtesy of The Cortez Club, Copyrights applied.