Mobula Rays in Baja, Mexico

Each day our local captain will meet us at the dock. There will be plenty of space for your gear whether it’s wet or dry. There will be an area of shade on the boat to take shelter from the sun.

The sun here is strong so please be aware and plan accordingly.

The captain will handle boat operations and guide us to areas where we will be swimming. He will also ensure that marine life, crew, and passengers are safe in the water.

You will be required to follow the captain’s instructions on the boat at all times.

If you have any preexisting conditions that may hinder your ability to be on a moving boat please inform us at sign-up.

We will be staying at a private beach house. The accommodations will be basic, but we guarantee they will be clean, safe, and comfortable.

Please note: We will have dual occupancy rooms. When sharing we assign rooms with group members of the same gender.

Breakfast will be served at the hotel in the morning.

A packed lunch and snacks will be provided to enjoy on the boat.

We can accommodate most dietary restrictions: vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, kosher, etc.

Dinners are not included, but we will book a table for all of us at a local restaurant or at the hotel so we can enjoy a shared meal.

If you have any food allergies, intolerances, or preferences, please list them on the sign up form.

Wildlife we typically see: Mobula Rays, Sea Lions, Pelicans, Cormorants, Ospreys, Great Frigatebirds

Wildlife we sometimes see: Orcas, Humpback whales, dolphins, whales, and whale sharks.

Weather

The climate is arid subtropical in most of Baja Mexico, mild on the west coast, overlooking the Pacific ocean, where a cold current flows, and very hot in summer on the east coast, overlooking the Gulf of California (or Sea of Cortez).

Surface Temperature)Average high 33°C / 95°F - low 22°C / 72°C 

Water Temperature Average 27-29 °C/ 80 - 85 °F

Visibility: Average 30 ft-45ft/ 10 mts - 15 mts

The water and air temperatures can be a little colder in Baja. We recommend a 3mm—5mm wetsuit.

Booking your flights

Book your flights to La Paz, Mexico (LAP), and transfer to the La Ventana area.
What is good to know is that La Paz is located 45min - 1hr from our accommodation. (The exact location will be provided before your arrival)

It is important that you arrive at the airport around midday for transfers to the accommodation, as a briefing and intro will be conducted from 5.00 to 6.00 p.m.

If you can not arrive in La Paz before then, we recommend arriving the day before and staying the night at Hotel Catedral.

Currency

The official currency in Mexico is the peso. Most businesses accept major credit cards, but small vendors may prefer cash.

Visas

Visas are not required for citizens from the US, UK, or countries in the EU.

Please check your visa requirements ahead of time.

Vaccines and Health

Please make sure you are up to date on your routine vaccinations.

You can check the CDC’s (US) website for further information here.

Your guide for this trip will be Karim Iliya.

All of our guides are professional underwater photographers or freedivers, with a passion for nature and the ocean. With multiple years of guiding experience.