Facts You Should Know About Espiritu Santo Island, La Paz

 

If you are on a tour of La Paz you cannot miss the island of Espiritu Santo. Espiritu Santo shares its water with adjacent Isla Patrida which was voted as the most beautiful beaches in Mexico Bay.  It is important that you book a tour to the island so you can spend your holiday by indulging in swimming, kayaking and beach combing activities. 

Espiritu Santo is within short distance of La Paz and you can reach the island by road of by water quite easily. It will be a 26 kilometers ride to the island and it is formed by lava rocks generated by volcanic activities over centuries. The island is made up of steep ridges and low valleys and is spread over an area of 80 plus square kilometers or 31 square miles. 

A narrow strait separates Espiritu from the adjacent isle of Patrida and in low tide you can easily walk across to the other island. An Espiritu Santo island day trip will allow you to admire the beauty of the island while enjoying a stroll along its beautiful beaches.

One day trip by yacht or catamaran enough to cover Espiritu

A one day trip to Espiritu Island is enough to cover the entire island for sightseeing and it will be more convenient and comfortable if you book a catamaran or yacht.  You can easily move around the twin islands and watch fish life and even swim with sea lions and other rare species found in the Sea of Cortez. 

Espiritu Santo Island is the 12th biggest island in Mexico and you will find many islets connected to the main land and only a few of them are named. These islets are called Isla Ballena, Isla Lobos, Isla Gallina and Isla Gallo. These islets also have white sanded beach which contrasts with the aquamarine blue waters of the sea of Cortez. 

The Boat charters Espiritu Santo Island trip to the isle will enable you to admire the unabashed beauty of the backdrop and the waters and take a walk along the various beaches we mentioned.

Book your yacht or catamaran early to avoid disappointments

Whale shark watching, frolicking with Sea Lions, swimming with Manta rays and dolphins are some of the activities you can take while you are there. Opting to travel by a luxury catamaran or yacht can be very useful if you want to soak in the environment of the island and its inhabitants namely the marine life. You should ensure that you book your berth in one of the yacht/catamaran early and also check the time of the year where you will be able to see these rare fishes.

 

 

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