Baja Eco Adventure - near Loreto, Mexico
Horseback - Whale watching - Scuba - Golf - Fishing

Baja Mexico - Horseback and much more ...
Dissolve your stress, rejuvenate your mind and refresh your spirit as you "unhook" and "unplug" from the pressures of civilization at this pristine 10-acre seaside destination resort.

This eco-lodge, just 20 minutes from Loreto, is your opportunity to embark on adventure filled days, utilizing all Baja has to offer. The serene Baja landscape will stimulate your curiosity to explore this desert paradise.
Hiking, beachcombing or just plain old relaxing are splendid ways to enjoy your afternoons. Don't forget the rich aquatic world of the Sea of Cortez is just a 5-8 minute walk from your room. Sea kayaking, snorkeling, scuba diving and fishing are all within splashing distance. Pick up a set of golf clubs and play 18 holes at a local course or find a partner for tennis! Enjoy scenic horseback riding along the shore or trot along desert trails through the canyons and ridges of the Sierra del Tabor. The choices are bountiful and the boundaries are endless.
As the sun gently spreads its warmth across Baja, absorb the breathtaking views of the spectacular Sierra Gigante mountains, with the tranquil turquoise waters of the Sea of Cortez at their feet. As you exhale at the fabulous morning sunrise the realization that an entire day of adventure is a footstep away.

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2008 Rates include accommodations in jr.suite, all meals, complimentary kayaking, snorkeling and swimming from the secluded beach as well as hiking in spectacular beach or canyon scenery
Horseback excursions $20 each, which goes direct to the local community.
Off Season rates - April 15 to Oct 31
6 days/ 5 nights 950   Single+ $445
Children 8-15:  $450 in parents (2) room
High Season rates - Nov 1 to April 15 '08
6 days/ 5 nights 1,050   Single+ $1050
Children 8-15:  $450 in parents (2) room

Closed:  Aug 5 to Sept 30
Gratuity: 15%
Pace:  Walk only
Level:  All levels
Transfer: Transfers from Loreto Airport to the resort are ~$90 for 1-4 passengers (taxi)
- Three airlines service Loreto International Airport. Alaska Airlines (SU and TH), AeroCalifornia and AeroMexico
Note: Min. age 8.  
All rooms are NON-smoking
Deposit of 40% required

Included:  all meals, beer, happy hour margaritas & snacks daily, unguided hiking, unguided snorkeling and kayaking from the resort secluded beach. Binoculars for bird watching and wildlife viewing, telescope for night sky exploration, resource library for Baja and Mexico land and sea, including culture, nature, animals, terrain, history, ocean, wildlife.
Not included:  marine Safari at Sea boat tours, scuba diving (must be certified), Grey Whale birthing lagoon (Pacific Coast Jan, Feb, Mar), local whale and dolphin tours year round in Sea of Cortez, massage, lesson/guide for kayaking/snorkel, boat tours, guided hiking, fishing, horseback riding, airport transfers, hard liquor, wine.

Lodging:
Each room features a private bathroom and shower, individual terraces with your own hammock, and two comfortable queen beds in Jr Suites. Your all-inclusive stay allows you to enjoy delicious Mexican-style meals featuring fresh seafood, local fruits and vegetables, organic produce from the garden, purified drinking water and ice, a happy hour festivities. The rooms are ideally located on a hill overlooking the bay at Playa Blanca. This a unique eco-resort is 100% solar-powered and surrounded by spectacular scenery....
Multi-level terraces feature an outdoor barbeque with terrace dining under the stars, where fresh catches simmer over coals. Dip into our freshwater pool nestled in sculpted rock formations just steps from the dining hall, enjoy the dramatic colors of the sunset from its sweeping panoramic ocean view.

Amenities:
Accommodations at one of 9 Hilltop Suites all offering a spectacular 360 degree view.

You will enjoy the beautiful vistas of
ocean and mountains

A serene kayaking journey into the
beautiful waters of the Sea of Cortez

SCUBA DIVING

Snorkeling, beachcombing and exploring hidden coves at Catalan island near the resort.

We offer a full line of scuba diving equipment rental on premises and provides tanks and weights for each dive.
Scuba divers must present current dive log, C-Card and be Open Water Certified. Divers will be accompanied by a guide, and can dive a variety of offshore reefs and pinnacles in Baja's underwater diving mecca ranging from beginning to advanced diving levels.   Scuba diving trips are offered at an additional charge $85-125 + gear rental.

WHALE WATCHING TRIPS -

Gray whales migrate annually from the chilling bays of Alaska to give birth in Baja's Pacific coast lagoons during the months of January thru March. From small skiffs (called "pangas") you drift  between the families of whales in tranquil lagoons surrounded by warm white sand dunes. At birth the babies, while giants themselves, are curious as any  child. Be nearby when they spy hop to observe a world above the waves.
To hear the whales breathe and follow the mist of their spray evokes a sense of wonder. The mangrove-studded  lagoons offer calm waters for a great day of whale watching.

4 night 5 day: A sample itinerary for a 4-night/5-day stay during whale watching season could be as follows. (there is no set minimum or max night required, stay is totally flexible)
Day 1: arrive at this peaceful resort along the quiet shores of the Marine Sanctuary. Already you decide 4 nights isn't enough. Guests gather around the pool for complimentary happy hour and sunsets to be remembered for a lifetime.
Day 2: See more of Baja as your ground transportation takes you 90 minutes  across the peninsula to the Pacific coast to the famous birthing lagoons. Board a small panga (native skiff) for an intimate 3 hour boat trip through the family  pods  of whales. After the boat excursion you will visit the spectacular sand dunes. Resort will pack sack lunches (included) or you can purchase local treats at the seashore. This warm white sand is a postcard moment of seamless undulating landscape. Enough of a reason in itself for the visit.
Day 3: Take advantage of the resort activities: kayak or snorkel from the resort's sandy beach, hike, horseback ride, bird watch or relax in your hammock on your individual terrace. Certified scuba divers can visit the underwater Marine Sanctuary (added costs).
Day 4: Take a guided hike into an impressive canyon where the forces of nature have carved sheer walls of stone into art like patterns. Trees defy gravity as they protrude horizontal from crevices in the stone walls. Bird calls echo off the inner strata. Hire a boat and take a Marine safari at sea.
Day 5: Finish that roll of film as the sunrise hits the purple mountain walls  or go stroll along the beach. Enjoy breakfast on the terrace around the pool. Exchange addresses with new friends you've made. Off to the airport with return plans already in your head.

The Gray Whales are very open and friendly with visitors. These intelligent beings live on the Pacific side of the Baja Peninsula for part of the year. WHALE WATCHING TRIPS - Jan 15-March

Additional opportunity:
There are certain species of whales living year round in the bay of the resort. Boat excursions to see whales, dolphin and other marine life can be scheduled on site at an hourly rate, $40 & up per person. Plan a beach drop at "Honeymoon Cove" where the boat will leave you with umbrellas, picnic and a cooler for the afternoon.

Birdwatching

This is a list of birds that guests have identified
Come visit and see if you can discover something new!