REGENERATIVE TOURISM

Our expeditions in Loreto, Baja California Sur, operated with our sister project Baja Adventures, focus on regenerative tourism by gathering citizen science, observations, reporting, and denouncing illegal or unregulated activities to support both wildlife and local communities.

By following seasonal migrations across diverse ecosystems, we offer immersive experiences that educate and inspire while actively contributing to conservation.

A key part of our mission is reinvesting 10% of your expedition cost back into conservation efforts, creating a circular economy that sustains the ecosystems we explore. This approach deepens your connection to nature and helps protect the Gulf of California’s unique biodiversity

WHY REGENERATIVE TOURISM?

Regenerative tourism represents a commitment to transforming the tourism industry into a force for good, ensuring that it gives back more to the communities, ecosystems, and species of the Baja California Peninsula than it extracts.

This approach transcends mere economic benefits; it actively enriches local communities while playing a vital role in safeguarding and restoring the environment.

Establishing a regenerative tourism model in the peninsula of Baja California Peninusla is essential for the long-term sustainability and resilience of the tourism sector. Given tourism's significant impact on our economy, fostering a regenerative tourism industry aligns with broader initiatives aimed at reducing our ecological footprint and advancing sustainability.

Enhancing Species Management Through Community-Driven Data Collection

Data collection to be used in species management While government monitoring is essential, it’s often limited by resources. Through responsible tourism, especially in remote, hard-to-access areas, we can bring more ‘eyes’ to our natural spaces —enhancing biodiversity tracking, threat detection, and conservation efforts through data generation and community participation.

Camera trap monitoring for 1 biodiversity studies It is a robust tool for studying biodiversity baselines such as species presence-absence, abundance, population density, threats, and human- wildlife conflicts.

Monitoring of wildlife including deceased animals Monitoring and reporting systems for authorities regarding dead wildlife from poisoning, vehicle collisions, hunting, and disease.

Photo identification Photo identification of marine mammals for collaboration with researchers on current studies, informs new management strategies, and creates comprehensive identification catalogs

Data collection for future 4 management plans Cetacean distribution data collection in Loreto National Park and surrounding areas is essential for informing future management plans and understanding biodiversity distribution and connectivity.

HOW DOES IT WORK?

Our regenerative tourism expeditions empower visitors to the Baja California Peninsula to become positive agents of change within the local communities. They leave as storytellers, equipped to share our unique culture and heritage with the world, creating a lasting, positive impact wherever they go.

By engaging deeply with local traditions and ecosystems, travelers not only enrich their own experiences but also contribute meaningfully to the preservation of our environment and the well-being of our communities.

We work at:

  • Revamping the core of the tourism system

  • Enhancing destination branding and elevating visitor experiences

  • Empowering communities and stakeholders to effectively handle tourism

  • Collaborating in strategic alliances

  • Transitioning stakeholders from extractive practices to sustainable livelihoods and employment opportunities

  • We utilize our efforts during expeditions to collect crucial data that we share with scientists and researchers. This collaboration aids in developing effective strategies for conservation, ensuring that our activities contribute positively to environmental sustainability.

ONE DAY EXPEDITIONS

  • MARINE EXPEDITION

    Duration: 1 day
    Location: Loreto
    Season: Year Round

    Loreto and the Gulf of California offers an astounding destination to encounter a vast array of marine biodiversity all year round. Dolphins, sea lions, sea turtles, whales, orcas, and large schools of Mobulas, along with various fishes and seabirds, call this area home.

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  • BLUE WHALE EXPEDITION

    Duration: 1 day
    Location: Loreto
    Season: Jan - Apr

    Join us for an 8-hour marine adventure exploring the waters around Loreto. Search for blue whales, fin whales, humpback whales, dolphins, and occasionally hunting orcas. Our expert team will guide you in identifying species, and offer insights into their ecology and conservation status.

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  • GRAY WHALE EXPEDITION

    Duration: 1 day
    Location: Pacific lagoons
    Season: Jan - April

    Join us for a full day exploring lagoons where gray whales gather to socialize, mate, give birth, and feed. Surrounded by mangroves and migratory birds, you'll learn about the ecology of these friendly whales and their vital role in the ecosystem.

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  • WHALE SHARK EXPEDITION

    Duration: 3 to 4 hours
    Location: La Paz
    Season: Nov - Apr

    Swim with the world's largest and most beautiful fish, the Gulf of California's whale sharks. Due to the high density of plankton and other nutrients, these endangered sharks migrate to the protected waters of La Pax to feed for several months each year.

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  • BIOCULTURAL EXPEDITION

    Duration: 1 day
    Location: Loreto
    Season: Year Round

    Experience Sierra de la Giganta and Loreto landscape, ecosystems, history, and wildlife with a mule ride. Local rancheros guide you on a mule ride and share their extensive knowledge of this area. You will also set up camera traps to monitor wildlife and be part of our citizen science program.

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  • LORETO COAST HORSE RIDING

    Duration: 1 day
    Location: Loreto
    Season: Year Round

    Join our team on a 2 hour horse riding adventure in Loreto , exploring the coastal ecosystems. Witness the stunning coastline that Jaques Cousteau called the aquarium of the world as you traverse this pristine and beautiful biodiverse ecosystem on horseback with local ranhcers.

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  • BESPOKE ADVENTURE

    Duration: 1-15 days or more
    Location: Baja California, Mexico
    Season: Year Round

    We design custom itineraries and quotes for unique travel experiences, adapting to your every need. Our services encompass accommodation, transportation, activities, expert guides, photography, and more to create your dream adventure. This service includes an interview call, itinerary with quote, and up to three changes.

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Building a future where tourism heals nature, culture, and people

By prioritizing regenerative practices, we can create an inclusive framework that nurtures both people and nature, ensuring that tourism contributes positively to the region's cultural heritage and natural resources.

Considering tourism's substantial impact on our economy, nurturing a regenerative tourism sector also aligns with broader initiatives to reduce our ecological footprint and advance sustainability. Our expeditions improve the preservation of the environment by fostering a relationship between humans and nature and the root cause of environmental issues: human behavior. We aim to create meaningful, life-changing experiences for our participants that will inspire everyone to become more intimately involved in conservation long after their experience with us is over.

MULTI-DAY EXPEDITIONS

  • WHALES AND OASES EXPEDITION

    Duration: 4 days - 3 nights
    Location: Loreto
    Season: Jan - Mar

    Baja California is known for having the highest concentration of migratory marine mammals in the world. Our Baja Safari with Whales adventure, brings you closer to the largest marine mammals on our planet.

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  • WHALES OF LORETO

    Duration: 5 days - 4 nights
    Location: Loreto
    Season: Jan - March

    Something incredible happens in Baja California during the winter. Nearly the entire world population of gray whales, the North Pacific population of humpback and blue whales, and fin whales migrate to the shallow waters of Baja California to socialize, mate, and give birth.

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  • LORETO LAND AND SEA EXPEDITION

    Duration: 4 days - 3 nights
    Location: Loreto
    Season: Sep - Dec, Apr - Jun

    Loreto is a destination full of experiences, places to discover and adventures to live. This adventure has everything you need to get to know Loreto from all its perspectives.

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  • LORETO LAND AND SEA 6 DAY EXPEDITION

    Duration: 6 days - 5 nights
    Location: Loreto
    Season: Apr to December

    From the depths of the sea to the peaks of the mountains, the wildlife in this corner of our land is an important part of the ecosystem of this peninsula, and protecting this habitat and culture is a priority for the Baja Adventures community.

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  • BESPOKE ADVENTURE

    Duration: 1-15 days or more
    Location: Baja California, Mexico
    Season: Year Round

    We design custom itineraries and quotes for unique travel experiences, adapting to your every need. Our services encompass accommodation, transportation, activities, expert guides, photography, and more to create your dream adventure. This service includes an interview call, itinerary with quote, and up to three changes.

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CAN’T DECIDE?

If you’re unsure which species or season to choose for your marine adventure, contact our team for expert guidance on migrations and biodiversity. We can help you discover which species and times of year best match your interests, and also share information about citizen science projects you can get involved in to make a meaningful contribution.

In the wild places we explore, our expeditions fuel conservation, science, and community. We believe all tourism can be regenerative, healing the damage humans have done. Change happens when we act—and we are proud to be those who do. -

Regina Domingo, Nakawe Project founder