Mexico’s Sea of Cortez
With clear, deep blue waters, abundant sea life, white sand beaches and inspiring vistas, the Sea of Cortez - known as the Gulf of California - is a breathtaking destination for amazing fishing, scuba diving, snorkeling, sailing, boating, and exploring diverse marine creatures. Legendary diver Jacques Cousteau described the Sea of Cortez as the "world's aquarium" and the "Galapagos of North America.”
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Las Palomas Beach & Golf Resort – Luxury Suites on the Sea of Cortez. Situated along the magnificent coastline of the Sea of Cortez, where the Sonoran Desert meets emerald waters, Las Palomas Beach & Golf Resort is a vacation paradise in Puerto Peñasco (Rocky Point), Mexico – a destination where tranquility and luxury merge. Rejuvenate in uniquely decorated ocean view suites with gourmet kitchens, stylish living and dining space, high-speed internet, satellite TV and the ultimate in resort amenities. Step out on your private terrace to savor breathtaking views of the Sea of Cortez, take a dip in the infinity-edge pool, dine on world cuisine, play championship links-style golf, or enjoy sunsets over the sea from our private beach. Come experience the Sea of Cortez with the Las Palomas’ Mexico Sport Fishing Getaway Packages. [Top]
Sea of Cortez Fishing. The Sea of Cortez is one of the world’s top sport fishing destinations, with exceptional action for red snapper, whitefish, halibut, goldspotted bass, black sea bass, corvina, cabrilla, yellowtail, Mexican rock cod, giant squid, grouper, croaker, grunts, triggerfish, spotted bay bass, pompano, and many other fin fish species. In late summer and fall, you can cast your fishing lines for dorado, sailfish, marlin and dolphin. Hop on one of the many charter boats that sail out of Puerto Peñasco and San Carlos for the fishing adventure of a lifetime. [Top]
Diving in the Sea of Cortez. Experience one of the last frontiers of sport diving in one of Mexico’s most remote diving destinations. In the beautiful Sea of Cortez, you will enjoy the vast array of sea-life and breathtaking scenery. Underwater attractions feature more than 800 marine species, including large schools of fish - jacks, snapper, mullet, and pompano - as well as manta rays, mobula rays, bat rays, eagle rays, golden cow-nosed rays and whale sharks. On some dives, you can encounter the playful sea lions. Bird Island off the Rocky Point coast is a premier diving spot in the gentle Sea. [Top]
Sea of Cortez Beaches. Miles of beautiful, pristine sand beaches hug the Sea of Cortez coastline. Enjoy golden sunshine, seaside tranquility and shimmering blue waters of the Sea. The incredible beaches along the Rocky Point coast, including Sandy Beach, Playa Hermosa, Playa La Jolla, and Playa Encanto, are enchanting destinations for swimming, parasailing, horseback riding, jet skiing, sunbathing, fishing, banana boat rides, and exploring the reefs and tidepools for sea life. The breathtaking sunsets and ocean views will rejuvenate your spirit! [Top]Sea of Cortez – World Heritage Fund Site. Bordered by the states of Baja California, Baja California Sur, Sonora, and Sinaloa, the Sea of Cortez plays a pivotal role in one of the most interesting ecospheres in the world. To the north it is part of the desolate Sonoran landscape, and creates amazing areas where desert spills into a sparkling coastline. Further south it laps up to Bahia Concepcion, La Paz, San Carlos and San Jose del Cabo, where the sport fishing is incredible. In 2005, hundreds of islands in Mexico's Sea of Cortez were declared World Heritage Fund sites by United Nations. [Top]
