The island of Holy Spirit or Espiritu Santo located in the Sea of Cortez and Gulf of California is a huge tourist attraction for animal and nature lovers. The island is a natural phenomenon created by violet earthquakes and tectonic plate movements. It is a island made of volcanic rocks and is a part of the rare ecosystem that blends turquoise blue sea waters and brown desert mountains. People make it a point to visit the island whenever they come to La Paz and from the southern tip of the La Paz city it is only 26 km away. A day trip espiritu santo island is enough to cover the island and its beaches and on the way to the island you can also encounter giant whale sharks, playful sea lions, dolphins, giant sea turtles and other tropical fishes.
The day tour may start at 9AM and end at 6PM and within that time you will be able to walk around the serene beaches of Espiritu Santo and cross over to the adjacent Isla Partida. The island is connected with Espiritu Santo Island through a narrow water channel that you can easily walk across during low tides. You can go on hiking and reach the summit at 562 meters from where you can watch the fantastic sunset that La Paz is famous for. The island along with Isla Partida also has 4 more islands within close proximity which sport beautiful white beaches. They are Isla Lobos, Isla Gallo, Isla Ballena and Isla Gallina.
It is an all inclusive Espiritu Island tour
If you are on a one trip you are likely to sail in a luxury yacht or catamaran. The trip is adequately equipped with fantastic on the deck arrangement for whale watching. You will be served with numerous snacks, sodas, beers and other beverages. An open bar is made available to you on the deck and you can have your favorite drink from it without any limitation. The trip is managed by experienced crew consisting of captain, hostess or host, onboard chef and deck hand/hands. These are luxury class yachts that can carry more than 9 members and provide luxury cabins with air-conditioning. Back side of the boat is fitted with stainless steel railing and ladders for quick entry and exit from the sea. You will have access to kayaks, dinghies, paddle boards and scuba diving equipment to get out of the boat and travel to the beaches. You can also get inside the water from the yacht and test your prowess in swimming. Espiritu Santo island snorkeling is special because it involves swimming with whale sharks, playful sea lions, sea turtles, dolphins etc. One day trip to the island is worth every penny you spend because it is a rare island and pacific waters boasting gigantic marine creatures.
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