SAN JOSé DEL CABO
Aerial view of Santa María Beach in Los Cabos Tourist Corridor Below: A humpback whale leaping out of the Sea of Cortez
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MORNING Rise with the sun and listen for a knock at the door, signalling the arrival of a fresh cappuccino and pastry basket. Then, adjust your binoculars to the horizon and spend a few minutes in search of the marine mammals that attract visitors to this coastline by the million. Humpback and gray whales migrate to the Sea of Cortez from December to April to give birth, drawn by the deep water and protected ecosystems. Dolphins, sea turtles, sea lions and reef sharks are commonly found in this area. Sea animals who commute to the Baja Peninsula annually are the cornerstone of its robust maritime community offering fishing and snorkelling excursions. Consider booking a private sailing excursion with a dedicated whale-watcher, available from sunrise to sunset. The arrival of whale sharks each November kicks off specialized tours where visitors can swim alongside the ocean’ s largest fish.
AFTERNOON Today’ s wellness agenda reflects a legacy of healing and restoration evident in the Baja region that dates to the Maya civilization. The Mayan temazcal ceremony draws upon elements of water, fire and earth to awaken wisdom passed down by generations. Although you can seek alternative treatment centres, many of today’ s sweat lodges are now housed in luxurious spa facilities with therapeutic steam baths that
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