Post on 17-Feb-2017
Why Puerto Peñasco is a Must-See for Nature
LoversPuerto Peñasco can be a choice destination for those who appreciate
flora and fauna, reveals GlobeQuest Travel Club.
Oysters
• Anyone with a taste for oysters can get an up-close look at what goes on at an oyster farm by
visiting Punta Roja. Visitors can learn about these edible creatures
and the business of harvesting them. Tourists can then select the best
looking oysters and prepare them on the spot.
Tide pools
• Rock formations along the ocean collect seawater during high tide, then
beachcombers can observe these interesting spots
during low tide. Because of its tidal activity, Puerto
Peñasco is one of the world’s best places to
engage in this activity. Crabs, sea anemones and
starfish may be seen.
Isla San Jorge
• Or Bird Island, is accessible by boat from Puerto Peñasco. A home
for sea lions, dolphins and sea birds, this
protected getaway is a photographer’s dream.
The reef area is also protected, and provides snorkelers a great place
to see marine life.
Pinacate Biosphere
• Located mere minutes from Puerto Peñasco is the fourth
largest biosphere reserve inMexico, Pinacate
Biosphere. See maar craters, star dunes and
towering sand dunes. Visitors can also take
guided tours that make it easier to spot native wildlife
like bighorn sheep and tortoises.
The Morua Estuary
• An optimal location for any budding naturalist.
Situated just southeast of Puerto Peñasco along the
Sea of Cortez, this ecosystem attracts more than 130 types of birds.
Bring the binoculars to be able to correctly identify
species. Kayaking here can be both fun and
educational.