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Mexico - Sea of Cortez

Things to do and see in Mexico's Sea of Cortez (also spelled Sea of Cortes), which is located between the Baja Peninsula and mainland Mexico. The Sea of Cortez is filled with wildlife and beautiful deserts.

El Chepe - Chihuahua to the Pacific Train

Pictures of the El Chepe train route from Los Mochis to Barrancas, Mexico. The official name of El Chepe is the Chihuahua to the Pacific railway.

Copper Canyon, Mexico

Pictures of Copper Canyon, Mexico taken at the Barrancas stop on the Chihuahua al Pacifico (El Chepe) Train, which runs for 387 miles between Chihuahua and La Mochis, Mexico

Sea of Cortez Cruise Off Baja on the Safari Quest

Ship profile of the 22-passenger small ship the Safari Quest of American Safari Cruises. Article also includes a cruise travel log from a Sea of Cortez cruise on the Safari Quest, including information on activities, wildlife interactions, and things to do from the Safari Quest.

La Paz, Mexico - Sea of Cortez

Photos from the La Paz, Mexico harbor area on the Sea of Cortez

Isla Partida in the Sea of Cortez

Photos of Isla Partida in the Sea of Cortez, Mexico taken while the small cruise ship the Safari Quest was anchored in El Cardonal Bay.

Sea Lions and Sea Birds at Los Islotes in the Sea of Cortez, Mexico

Photos of California sea lions and sea birds at Los Islotes in the Sea of Cortez, Mexico

Isla Coyote (also known as Isla Pardito) in the Sea of Cortez, Mexico

Photos of Isla Coyote in the Sea of Cortez, Mexico. This small island is home to a group of fishermen and their families.

Sunrise Watching Shore Excursion from the Safari Quest

Photos taken on a sunrise shore excursion from the American Safari Cruises' Safari Quest at Puerto El Gato in the Sea of Cortez

Dolphins and Blue Whales in the Sea of Cortez

Photos of thousands of dolphins and of a blue whale in Mexico's Sea of Cortez. The photos were taken on an American Safari Cruises' Safari Quest cruise

Isla San Francisco - Sea of Cortez, Mexico

Photos from Isla San Francisco in the Sea of Cortez, Mexico north of La Paz. Small cruise ship passengers can kayak in the calm bay or hike to the top of the mountain and overlook the sea below.

Killer Whales or Orcas - Seawolves of the Sea of Cortez

Photos of killer whales (also known as orcas) in Mexico's Sea of Cortez. These photos were taken on an American Safari Cruises' Safari Quest cruise

Trail Ride from Agua Verde on the Sea of Cortez in Baja Mexico

Photos of the bay and surrounding desert at Agua Verde on the Sea of Cortez in Baja Mexico. The photos were taken on a mule, horse, or burro trail ride from the small American Safari Cruises ship the Safari Quest.

Loreto, Mexico on the Sea of Cortez in Baja Mexico

Photos from Loreto, Mexico on the Sea of Cortez in Baja Mexico

Fishing in the Sea of Cortez from La Paz, Mexico

Photos from two days of fishing in the Sea of Cortez out of La Paz, Mexico with the guide firm of Tailhunter International

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