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The
cooler months are best for taking these tours, and all except the
ATV tours can be booked at the Reservations Desk (in person or by
phone from your room). Book ATV tours with Steve Chism at the beach
shack. All tours will depart at approximately 7:30 a.m. Unless
otherwise specified, they last six hours, so that you’ll be back by
lunch time. Please allow us at least 24 hours advance notice to set
things up for you.
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El
Chorro Hike & Swim Tour
On this six-hour excursion, we will drive 20 miles through the
small towns of Santiago, EL Zacatal and Agua Caliente. These towns
have lush vegetation with groves of mango trees, avocados and
papayas. After about a 45-minute hike, we’ll arrive at EL
Chorro—a naturally occurring waterspout. Water erupts from
natural hot here, pours through rock formations and ends up in
two tropical lagoons. We will swim, sun ourselves and picnic here
for an hour before hiking back to the car for transfer back to
the hotel.
Wear: Comfortable hiking attire, shoes, hat.
Bring: Swimsuit, towel, camera, film, sunscreen |
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Miraflores River Picnic Tour
On this six-hour excursion, we will drive through 35 miles of
ranch lands and scenic vegetation before arriving at the mouth
of a freshwater, sparkling river. From here we will proceed on
foot, hiking for about an hour. This is a perfect opportunity
to observe birds and other wildlife in their natural habitat.
Our destination will be Boca de la Sierra, where will relax, enjoy
our picnic lunch and take a short siesta before heading back down
the trail. On our way home, we’ll stop at the locally famous
sandal-making shop where you can purchase authentic, handmade
Mexican huaraches.
Wear:
Comfortable hiking attire, shoes, hat. Bring: Swimsuit, binoculars,
camera, film, sunscreen.
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Buena
Vista Sunset Pontoon Boat Tour
This two-hour tour is not-to-be-missed. Grab some friends and
sail away into the sunset on Hotel Buena Vista’s own pontoon
boat. Enjoy cocktails and appetizers as you watch the drop down
behind the mountains, painting the sky in the glorious colors
of sunset.
Wear:
Dress comfortably. Bring: Camera, film.
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ATV
Mountain Tour
Hop aboard an all-terrain vehicle and head for the hills! On this
four-hour guided tour, we’ll go off-roading into the desert
mountains, learning about the local flora, fauna, wildlife and
as we pass through riverbeds, traverse mountain trails and visit
the rarely seen side of Baja. |
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Local wildlife expert Steve Chism
will take us from the beach shack at the hotel, down the beach
and through several arroyos as we head up the hillsides toward
Big Spring. There we’ll leave our bikes and walk about 300
yards to a lovely waterfall and large pool of crystal clear water.
We’ll enjoy a picnic lunch before heading back down to the
hotel.
Wear:
Dress comfortably. Bring: Camera, film, binoculars, sunscreen,
hat.
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Cabo
Pulmo Marine Park Tour & Lunch
In June of 1995 Cabo Pulmo was officially declared a Marine preserve
by the Mexican Government—which means it’s off limits
for fishing and a perfect adventure tour cabopul.5.jpg destination.
Located about midway between San Jose del Cabo and Buena Vista,
Cabo Pulmo, is off the beaten track—which means it’s
not too crowded. It’s approximately 11 miles long with at least
eight different fingers of coral reefs, and it’s the only
living coral reef in western North America. |
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A Mexican fishing vessel (the Colima), sunk during a storm
in 1939, lies in 18 feet of water offshore, and offers the
added bonus of a wreck dive for scuba enthusiasts to the
already spectacular marine park. Underwater visibility
ranges from 60 to 100 feet and water temperatures range from
65 to 80 degrees.
After an hour’s drive by van, we will reach the park where
we will meet Pepe Murietta, longtime park director. He
will give us a short lecture the area and its fragile
ecosystem. He’s a certified dive, sailing and kayaking
instructor. He’s also a naturalist with expertise in marine
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He
will describe each of the park’s eight different dive and snorkel
sites, which range from 15 to 50 feet in depth, as well as wildlife
that has been spotted recently. Sometimes whale sharks (harmless,
but the hugest fish in the sea) have surprised snorkelers. There
have been mantas flipping in and out of the water and some sperm
whales offshore. The beaches at Cabo Pulmo are as spectacular as
you’ll see anywhere, with pale aquamarine water and sugar-soft white
sand.Types of fish you will see include: needlefish, triggerfish,
rainbow colored parrotfish, big-nosed jewfish, yellow and
gray-striped tiger fish, spiny brown-spotted blowfish, eels and even
sea turtles.
Pepe also offers kayaking to a nearby sea lion colony. After
we’ve snorkeled and kayaked to our hearts’ content, we will head
into the tiny town of Cabo Pulmo for lunch at Nancy’s—a
surprising restaurant run by Nancy, a Cordon Bleu-trained chef.
Wear: Comfortable
beach-walking attire, shoes, hat. Bring: Swimsuit, towel,
camera, film, sunscreen, snorkel gear
Minimum: Six people
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