Bahía de los Ángeles, Baja California

Baja's remote Sea of Cortez bay — desert islands, whale sharks, and one of Mexico's wildest marine sanctuaries.

Bahía de los Ángeles is a small fishing village on Baja California's remote Sea of Cortez coast, fronting a vast bay scattered with 16 desert islands. Protected as a Biosphere Reserve, it is one of the world's most reliable spots for swimming with seasonal whale sharks and sits at the heart of what Jacques Cousteau called the 'aquarium of the world.'

Highlights

• Whale shark swimming season (July–November)
• 16-island Biosphere Reserve archipelago
• Sea kayaking through pristine bays
• Sport fishing for yellowtail and dorado
• Sea lion and dolphin colonies
• Remote, undeveloped Baja desert coast

Best Time to Visit

July through November is whale shark season with warm water. October through May offers the most comfortable land temperatures and excellent kayaking conditions.

Language: Spanish · Currency: Mexican Peso (MXN, $)