Kayak & snorkel Balandra-Pichilingue

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1 temazcal A temazcal is a type of sweat lodge which originated with pre- Hispanic Indigenous peoples in Mesoamerica. The word temazcal comes from the Nahuatl word temāzcalli ("house of heat"). The temazcal is usually a permanent structure, unlike sweat lodges in other regions. It is usually constructed from volcanic rock and cement and is usually a circular dome, although rectangular ones have been found at certain archeological sites and this shape is also used. To produce the heat, volcanic stones are heated. Volcanic stones are safe because they do not explode from the temperature. The temazcal is a spiritual ceremony conducted within a hot vapor bath. Many temazcaleros claim that the temazcal ceremony because it's a spiritual ceremony can, unlike a sauna, cure pracically any ailment, including physical, mental or emoional illnesses.

2 Kayak & snorkel Balandra-Pichilingue Balandra is such a beauiful place. The water is crystal clear, warm, calm and only goes maybe waist deep. Is in a gorgeous protected cove with no waves, gorgeous sands and palapas to relax under. You can rent kayaks and go across to a completely deserted beach on the other side of the cove. Balandra Bay is also a Natural Protected Area and may soon be added to the list of World Heritage Bio- Reserves, as are the islands across from it and in fact all islands in the Gulf of California/Sea of Cortes now. Want to kayak in Baja? We can take you there. DeparIng from Balandra beach, you ll paddle toward Playa Pichilingue exploring the hidden coves and prisine beaches in this snorkeling paradise. Spend the day exploring and snorkeling in the crystal clear, warm waters. You decide the length of your trip as all tours are customized to your scheduling needs. No strict iineraries here!

3 Punta lobos-puerto Viejo hike This three hour journey takes you into the Puerto Viejo of Todos Santos, a protected zone great for snorkeling and free- diving. The ancient rock formaions in this area are breathtaking; filled with blowholes, caves and underwater caverns. This tour just could be the highlight of your Mexico vacaion! From the road leading to Punta Lobos is a walking track that takes you over to Puerto Viejo. It is about an hour and half walk but well worth it once you get up on top of the cliffs and walk down to the li[le bay. There is very li[le of the construcion of Puerto Viejo and it is where the Spanish loaded up their galleons with all the goodies they could find in Baja.

4 SURF LESSONS AT CERRITOS You may be someone who wants to try surfing for the first Ime and experience the emoional rush of catching your first wave... to be hooked forever. Or you may have some surfing experience and are looking to maximize your surf skills. Together with the great condiions at Los Cerritos beach and the most expert surfing instrucion from Mario Surf School, you can reach all your surfing goals! Surf lessons are with a private instructor and include equipment rentals. We can also provide group lessons. Learn surfing any way you like in Baja, for as much Ime as you d like to spend. We can make all the arrangements before you even arrive.

5 Snorkel kayak (punta lobos- Puerto viejo) The headland at Punta Lobos provides an amazing Pacific snorkeling spot abundant in sea life. Mantas, lobster, urchins, sea stars, eagle rays, octopus and tons of tropical fish make their home on this Pacific shelf. The diverse Eco- system is created by a unique mountain range that ends here, providing a perfect protected habitat. For generaions local fishermen have used this protected area for launching their pangas. *Snorkel Punta Lobos Tour Available.

6 sup (punta lobos to Puerto Viejo) This tour should be top on your list when you visit Todos Santos! It is incredibly beauiful paddling around the cliffs to Punta Lobos to Puerto Viejo, past rock formaions and sea lion colonies. The surf is calm and the tour is flexible in length you will get a great workout and pracice SUP skills. This tour can be as challenging as you want to make it! You can a nice swim aeer the tour. In the aeernoon you can buy fresh fish here from the local fisherman. All day Tour AVAILABLE.

7 Sierra de la laguna Biosphere hike Baja California is a contradictory land of desert and sea. The Sea of Cortez lies to the east and the Pacific ocean to the west with the granite mountains of the Sierra de la Laguna range raising from the dry tropical forest and sandy shores. The region is a mix of rugged mountains, steep valleys and canyons, and vast dry plains. The Sierra de la Laguna Biosphere Reserve is one of Baja s most beauiful but least explored areas. Part of an island off the coast of Baja 10 million years ago, the Reserve is home to an incredible diversity of plant and animal life, many of them endemic species - over 23% of plants and 10% of animals found in the Reserve are endemic to the area.

8 Kayak-fishing Punta lobos Fisherman's beach - shore break surf acivity, swimming not advisable. Located south of town at Km. 54, then west 1.5 miles to the beach. The closest beach to 'downtown' Todos Santos. A beauiful beach used by the local fisherman, usually deparing through early in the morning, and returning between 1 and 3 p.m. Watching the fishermen negoiate the waves in and out is quite a show! And there is Good Fishing!

9 WHALE WATCHING (MAGDALENA BAY) During the annual grey whale migraion, January thru March, the canals, bays, and bocas of the Bahia Magdalena complex are pracically filled with the whales' undulaing form. Puerto Lopez Mateos and San Carlos are the usual centers for whale watching aciviies. Oeen you can spot greys from shore at Puerto Lopez Mateo as they come and go via Boca de Soledad to the north; a public parking and viewing area lies north of the port's fish- processing plant

10 SNORKEL CABO PULMO Cabo Pulmo is quite simply the best snorkeling and diving spot in the Cabo San Lucas area. A NaIonal Marine Park featuring over 350 varieies of tropical fish and marine life, Cabo Pulmo is home to the only living coral reefs not only in Los Cabos, but in the enire west coast of North America. The waters of Cabo Pulmo are the clearest in the Cabo San Lucas area, with visibiliies someimes exceeding 100 feet between June and November. The marine preserve is about a 2 hour drive from Cabo San Lucas, so you'll have to make sure you have Ime before booking this unique snorkeling tour.

11 WHALE SHARKS LA PAZ From early winter unil late spring the whale sharks can be found feeding in the rich waters of the Sea of Cortez and in the Bay of La Paz in Baja California Sur. The gentle giants of the sea are the largest fish in the world and each season return to the waters close to the city of La Paz. Seeing these ocean behemoths in their natural environment or swimming close to these fish can be an exciing ouing for young and old.

12 PARASAILING CABO SAN LUCAS High- flying adventure the safe and easy way! All you do is sit down, relax and enjoy the view from above. Enjoy the sound of the silence and the panoramic view of Cabo San Lucas Bay. Get ready for the thrill of your life where adventure and safety is combined. As the boat motors out through the Cabo harbor and into the bay, you will be fi[ed with a harness and then, one a the Ime, you will sit down on the back of the boat. The rest is simple and easy the boat does the rest. You will soar up to 600 feet, depending on wind and water condiions.

13 ART GALLERIES TOUR In this tour you will be able to see more art, more studios and spend more Ime with the arist at each studio. With a map in hand, showing all of the studios, visitors will get a glimpse of what the life of the arist is like. Up the dusty streets of the town, they will be able to see what goes on inside these studios. There will be painters, sculptors, photographers, muralists, plein air painters, encausic arists, jewelers, printmakers, collage arists, po[ers, wood turners and we can only imagine what else.

14 PRIVATE YOGA CLASS Make Yoga part of your vacaion! If you are looking for a unique experience in your pracice of yoga we offer private yoga classes, relax in our yoga studio enjoying the magnificent view of the Pacific Ocean. Beginner? Advanced? Somewhere in between? Our experts instructors will help you to enjoy your pracice.