In Mexico's northwest, the wildlife of Baja and the wildness of the Copper
Canyon attract travelers seeking Nature at her unspoiled best. Novelist John
Steinbeck detailed the rich marine life of the Sea of Cortez decades ago, but
it's only recently that vacationers in Zodiac craft have been treated to
up-close encounters.
Eco-travelers come to paddle kayaks among the whales and dolphins and to
observe the bird life and desert flora on the shores.
With Hideaways' partner Lindblad Expeditions, members can
combine a journey to the Sea of Cortez with an excursion by air-conditioned
train to the rim of the majestic Copper Canyon, at 8,000 feet. The tracks of
the Chihuahua al Pacifico Railroad, which took almost 100 years to complete and
is a railway engineering marvel, pass through 70 tunnels and afford passengers
breathtaking views.
Lindblad Expeditions' worldwide journeys, distinguished by their
uncommon destinations and extraaordinary teams of naturalists and guides,
include three itineraries in Mexico between December and April. Vacationers can
opt for a cruise along both shores of Bajafrom Isla Santa Catalina to
Bahia Magdalena (nine days), a follow-the-wildlife cruise in the Sea of Cortez
(eight days), or the cruise/train expedition (eight days).
Fall/Winter 2000