Today we visited the southernmost Jesuit Mission site, San Jose del Cabo. Established in 1730 by father Nicola Tamaral, this picturesque town is now the capital of the municipality and offers an array of cultural and culinary options to our guests. We began with a visit to the Estero de Las Palmas, one of the most important refuges for migratory and resident birds, including three endemic species. Afterwards, we had the chance to explore downtown, enjoying some local delicacies as well as the company of the always-friendly local inhabitants. After returning to the ship, we continued sailing in search of wildlife.
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- 12 Apr 2024
San Jose del Cabo, 4/12/2024, National Geographic Venture
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Mauro Butron, Naturalist
Mauro was born in Mexico City in 1977. A self-learner, he moved to Baja California Sur in 2001, and became a volunteer at the Serpentario the same year. Mauro was certified as a State Guide in 2005 and worked as expedition leader in a local company, ...
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Isla Las Animas and Ensenada Puerto Gato, Gulf of California
It’s difficult to capture in just a paragraph all of the fun of our jam-packed day here in the Gulf of California. We were treated to a windless ocean from dawn to dusk. We began the day snorkeling with hundreds of inquisitive Guadalupe fur seals, at a colony on Isla Las Animas that was only discovered in 2019; this was the first such visit for a Lindblad Expedition. The water was relatively warm and clear, making for a fabulous experience in the ocean. En route to our afternoon landing at Ensenada Puerto Gato the ship was accompanied by a superpod of common dolphins that were actively feeding in the productive waters of the Gulf. Hikes, swimming, kayaking, and paddleboarding were all on offer at our afternoon beach landing, in the setting of a beautifully rich red sandstone landscape. Phew, what a day!