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Experience the
Best of Baja California With Endless Possibilities
Besides fantastic fishing, while on the
Sea of Cortez you may encounter huge numbers of porpoises,
gray and humpback whales, pilot whales, and occasional pods
of orcas. Sea lion colonies inhabit the rocky cliffs to the
south of the East Cape beaches, and many sea turtles thrive
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Scuba
divers of all skill levels will appreciate the wide variety
of dives available in the Sea of Cortez near the hotels.
With crystal clear waters, visibility is virtually unlimited
at many dive locations. More than twenty primary dive sites
between 30 and 130 feet can be accessed via the hotel's
well-equipped Dive Boat "Manta Ray," which can transport up
to twelve divers with their equipment. Both half-day,
two-tank dives as well as full-day, three-tank dives are
available with a certified dive master.
Scuba novices can sign up for "Discover Scuba" instructional
tours and shallow water dives, and the hotels even offer
scuba certification classes on site so you can earn your
dive card while on vacation! |
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| The Cabo Pulmo Living Reef Marine Sanctuary is a favorite
stop for scuba divers and snorkelers alike. Numerous reefs,
over 350 species of tropical fish, sea turtles, three
species of rays including Mantas, whale sharks in season,
octopus, lobsters, eels, and sea turtles are some of the
varied marine life you may encounter. Dive with California
sea lions, and for the adventurous, sign up to scuba in the
midst of a number of shark species, including hammerheads,
white tip reef sharks, bull sharks, and even tiger sharks. |
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variety of activities are available for you to enjoy during
your trip to the East Cape. Your resort front desk will
coordinate your choice of adventures as you wish. Choose
half- or full-day Eco-Tours to beach comb and shell hunt, or
to experience spring-fed freshwater pools and magnificent
waterfalls in the Sierra de la Laguna mountain range.
Hundreds of bird species and countless other wildlife
inhabits the terrain of Baja. |
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a horseback riding trip on the white sand beaches or through
the arroyos and mountain passes located behind the resorts.
Many guests also choose to rent ATVs for journeys in the
mountains. Guided and un-guided packages are available, and
you can explore ancient rivers of sand and stunning geologic
formations throughout the region. To recreate the thrills of
the Baja 1000 off-road race, consider renting a dune buggy
to race through the river beds. |
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truly heart-stopping excitement, consider elevating your
body skyward as well as your heart rate as you soar hundreds
of feet in the air over spectacular canyon scenery on a
zip-line. The hotels arrange for a guided tour, and a
professional staff shuttles you on a scenic off-road ride
through the arroyos to the foothills of the Sierra de la
Laguna mountain range. Here, you'll find zip-lining cables
strung on a multi-leg course that criss-crosses the canyon,
and you move from station-to-station speeding through the
air across magnificent canyon vistas. Don't forget your
camera to capture some breathtaking views. Thrillseekers:
fulfill your need for an adrenaline rush with a mountain
zip-lining tour while you're visiting the Baja! |
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| Spa de
Cortez beckons guests in need of some pampering and
relaxation. A professional staff offers a variety of massage
techniques, including Hot Stones, Swedish, Therapeutic,
Sports, Thai, and Aromatherapy. Pedicures, Manicures,
facials and Scrubs, and even haircuts can be arranged with
the Spa de Cortez staff once you arrive in the Baja, or
choose to make your appointments in advance. Bridal party
members enjoy discounted rates, and typically some Spa
services are included free of charge for the bride and
groom. It's just another fringe benefit to celebrating your
wedding ceremony in the beauty of the Baja! |
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| Other
available amenities to enjoy include tennis courts, table
tennis, Jacuzzis, and magnificent tropical grounds that wind
through the resort properties. A nine-hole, par-3,
chip'n'putt golf course is located at Hotel Palmas de
Cortez.. To challenge the world-famous golf courses in the
resort city of Cabo San Lucas (90 minutes south), arrange
shuttle van service or rent a car. In Baja Sur's capitial
city-La Paz (two hours north)-as well as in Cabo San
Lucas-shopping opportunities abound for jewelry, clothing,
local artifacts, and traditional Mexican art. |
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 To
add an even bigger thrill to your sportfishing adventure,
try catching some of our big game species from a sea kayak.
Both rental kayaks and fully-guided trips are available, and
it's just you against the fish as you tackle dorado, tuna,
and even sailfish and marlin. A "mother boat" is arranged to
transport you with your kayak out onto the Sea of Cortez,
where you offload amidst schooling tuna, dorado, and
billfish, or fish the inshore stretches for roosterfish,
pargo, and sierra mackerel. The mother boat serves as a base
of operations to assist you with releasing big fish or
storing your catch for processing, as well as base camp for
fresh bait, food, and cold drinks. |
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East Cape Videos:
#1 Intro &
Overview
#3 Hotel &
Activities
#5 Planning
Your Trip
#7 Smokehouse,
Spa, & Activities
#10 Conclusion
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