Agua Salada BCS

22/11/2024

🌴✨ Experience Baja California Sur Like Never Before! ✨🌴

Looking to explore the stunning beauty of Baja California Sur with family, friends, or colleagues? We specialize in organizing unforgettable trips for all kinds of groups—whether it’s a relaxing family vacation, a rejuvenating retreat, or a memorable group adventure.

From breathtaking beaches to charming towns, we curate the perfect itinerary tailored to your group’s needs and interests. Let us handle the details so you can focus on making memories!

📅 Custom Packages
🌞 Personalized Experiences
🌊 Adventure, Relaxation, and More!

DM us to start planning your Baja escape today! 🌅

20/07/2024

Who doesn’t love baby dolphins? 🥹🥹

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Here in the diverse waters of Baja California Sur, we’re lucky enough to share the ocean with incredible marine life, including playful pods of dolphins!

But these aren’t just any dolphins – La Ventana is a breeding ground, meaning you might even spot some adorable calves, or baby dolphins, swimming alongside their moms!

Here are some fascinating facts about baby dolphins:

🐬 Strong bonds: Calves stay with their mothers for 5-10 years, learning vital survival skills like hunting and navigation.

🐬 Communication experts: Their mothers teach them how to communicate with their pod through clicks and whistles to talk to each other, (as well as other non-verbal cues) forming a unique language within their pod!

🐬 Born explorers: Unlike confined tanks, baby dolphins naturally travel thousands of kilometers with their pod, learning about their vast ocean home.

Why do dolphins deserve to be wild and free?

These amazing animals are incredibly intelligent 🧠 and social.

Their natural habitat allows them to explore, socialize, and form lifelong bonds with their families.

Confining them to tanks denies them this freedom and the ability to express their natural behaviors.

Not to mention the horrors and trauma mothers and calfs suffer during their capture.

At Agua Salada, we believe they should be wild and free. We hope for the time when we truly empty the tanks.

Want to learn more about seeing dolphins ethically?

Do your research.

Find tour operators that put the animal’s welfare first. A good sign to look out for is for them to first assess their behavior before an interaction (whether from above or below).

Another good sign is to have a guide present to be able to provide information about the species, as well as leaving them alone in case they don’t want to interact.

Send us a DM with 🐬 and we’ll share information about our upcoming tours & how to book your spot to witness these majestic creatures in their natural habitat!

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01/06/2024

5 sea turtles of the Sea of Cortez ⬇️

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Mexico is home to 7 of the 8 species of sea turtles in the world.

Did you know the Sea of Cortez in Baja California Sur is a haven for 5 of these incredible species?

• Leatherback (Dermochelys Coriacea): The largest sea turtle species, growing up to 7 feet long! Their leathery shell is unique among turtles.

• Pacific Green (Chelonia Mydas Agassizii): Named for their greenish-black shells, these turtles can graze on seagrass for hours.

• Loggerhead (Caretta Caretta): Loggerheads get their name from their large heads. They have powerful jaws that help them crush crabs and shellfish.

• Olive Ridley (Lepidochelys Olivacea): The smallest species in Mexico, olive ridleys are known for their mass nesting events, where thousands of females come ashore at once to lay their eggs.

• Hawksbill (Eretmochelys Imbricata): Hawksbill turtles have a distinctive pointed beak they use to pry sponges and other invertebrates from coral reefs.

Sadly, all species in Mexico are endangered.

Agua Salada is committed to protecting these magnificent creatures.

To join us on a tour to learn more about sea turtles and their vital role in the Sea of Cortez ecosystem 👇🏽

Book your tour today and explore the wonders of the Sea of Cortez with Agua Salada!

16/03/2024

5 Magical Oases in Baja California Sur 🏜️

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Did you know that Baja California Sur has around 171 oases? From small hidden springs to extensive ecosystems full of life! It is a particularly special fact considering the small land mass of the state and its desert landscape.

These desert paradises, fed by hidden springs, offer a refreshing escape from the arid landscape.

Here are a few, starting with the closest to La Ventana:

1. EL SARGENTO HOT SPRINGS 15 minute drive from La Ventana
* Natural geothermal pools to relax and soak in
* A picturesque place to watch the moonrise
* Camping is allowed

2. SOL DE MAYO 2 hour drive from La Ventana
* Oasis with a freshwater spring and a swimming pool
* Ideal for bird watching, hiking, and enjoying the scenery
* Camping is allowed

3. SANTA RITA HOT SPRINGS 2.5 hour drive from La Ventana
* Thermal pools with different temperatures and healing properties
* Surrounded by a virgin natural environment
* Camping is allowed with prior authorization

4. LA PURÍSIMA 3 hour drive from La Ventana
* Oasis with an extensive palm grove and a river that runs through it
* Famous for its date production and arts & crafts
* Camping is allowed in designated areas

5. SAN IGNACIO 8 hour drive from La Ventana
* Oasis with an 18th-century mission and an important wetland
* Ideal place for whale watching (in season)
* Camping is allowed in rural areas

The date palm, grapevine, and olive trees were not introduced to our ecosystem until the arrival of the Spanish missionaries in the late 17th century. Now, these plants are part of many of our oases.

Have you visited any of these magical oases?

17/02/2024

Forget everything you think you know about whale watching!

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In Baja California Sur, Mexico, gray whales come so close, you'll feel the spray on your face.

Did you know these gentle giants travel a whopping 20,000 km to reach these warm lagoons? Talk about dedication! And while we could share all their fun facts (ahem, Pink Floyd), their playful curiosity towards boats is legendary.
Sometimes, these social butterflies even team up for mating, with three whales working together for success!

Witnessing their awe-inspiring migration is an unforgettable experience.

Join Agua Salada tours for a front-row seat to nature's majesty. ➡️ [www.aguasaladabcs.com]

📷: Josh Withers, Dan Meyers
🎥: .chidak
Edit: .photo

17/02/2024

Forget everything you think you know about whale watching!

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In Baja California Sur, Mexico, gray whales come so close, you'll feel the spray on your face.

Did you know these gentle giants travel a whopping 20,000 km to reach our warm lagoons? Talk about dedication! And while we could share all their fun facts (ahem, Pink Floyd), their playful curiosity towards boats is legendary.
Sometimes, these social butterflies even team up for mating, with three whales working together for success!

Witnessing their awe-inspiring migration is an unforgettable experience.

Join Agua Salada tours for a front-row seat to nature's majesty. ➡️ [www.aguasaladabcs.com]

📷: Josh Withers, Dan Meyers
🎥: .chidak
Edit: .photo

¡Olvida todo lo que crees saber sobre avistamiento de ballenas!

En Baja California Sur, México, las ballenas grises se acercan tanto que sentirás el rocío en tu cara.

¿Sabías que estos gigantes recorren la sorprendente distancia de 20,000 km para llegar a nuestras lagunas cálidas? ¡Eso sí que es dedicación! Y aunque podríamos compartir todos sus datos curiosos (ejem, Pink Floyd), su curiosidad juguetona por las pangas es legendaria. ¡A veces, estos seres sociales incluso se unen para aparearse, con tres ballenas trabajando juntas sin miedo al éxito!

Ser testigo de su increíble migración es una experiencia inolvidable.

Únete a los tours de Agua Salada para tener un asiento de primera fila a la majestuosidad de la naturaleza. ➡️ [www.aguasaladabcs.com]

📷: Josh Withers, Dan Meyers
🎥: .chidak
Edit: Sáasil Photo

29/01/2024

Want to try something different this week?

Introducing an exciting experience by Casa xolo experience and Agua Salada BCS! Join us on *February 1st* as we explore the food and culture scene of La Paz ✌️

What you need to know:
• Casa Xolo and Agua Salada put together this unique and vibrant experience for YOU to discover La Paz. We are Xolo Salado
• Departing La Ventana. Transportation is included to La Paz and back
• 5 food tastings, Snacks, 1 alcoholic drink, Beer tasting, Coffee tasting, Traditional liqueur tasting
• Explore La Paz’s vibrant art scene, visiting murals and meeting local artists
• it’s a walking tour!
• gift by Xolo Salado 😜

What are you waiting for? Save your spot by making a deposit directly through our website

https://www.aguasaladabcs.com/food-and-culture-tour

20/01/2024

How to have the best gray whale experience:

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It's gray whale season here in Baja California Sur, and we're so excited!

Here's a list in order to have the best experience possible during your gray whale expedition in Baja California Sur:

🌊 Bring warm and waterproof clothes. It can get quite cold on the lagoons of the Paicific, especially on a boat on the water. Layers like jackets, coats, windbreakers, and hats will save you from being uncomfortable and allow you to focus solely on the gray whales.
🌊 Bring a waterproof bag and/or cellphone case. Things get wet on boats, so keep that in mind when bringing your belongings that you don't want wet. The gray whales also sometimes get fairly close (like in one of our photos) and can splash you and whoever is closest to you. We like to think getting splashed by a whale is good luck though 😉.
🌊 Bring your reusable bottle of water. While your tour organizer will most likely have some lunch and water for you, a day on the boat in the sun can leave you quite thirsty. We recomment you bring your reusable bottle of water to keep yourself hydrated throughout the day.
🌊 Make sure you book your tour early in the morning. We always make sure we're one of the first boats out on the lagoon to ensure you have the best possible experience. Less boats out on the water means more gray whales for you, and less overstimulation for them.
🌊 Remember that these are wild animals in their natural habitat. The gray whales in our mexican lagoons are famous for seeking human interaction; but sometimes you may just see them from afar, which is just as exciting. How many people get to say they saw a gray whale in their natural habitat?! Only those that come for this experience 😉
🌊 HAVE FUN! Remebember to have fun during your expedition! We're all very lucky to be able to be in the presence of majestic wild animals.

29/12/2023