The Calchaquí Valley
The Puna de Atacama
The Parana River
San Ignacio Miní
Talampaya National Park
Mount Aconcagua
Cerro Bayo
Playa Santa Maria
Tags: Bahía Santa María, Beautiful Places, Cabo San Lucas, Los Cabos, Marine Life, Marine Wildlife, Mexico, Playa Santa Maria, Relaxing, Santa Maria Beach, Scuba Diving, Sea Life, Snorkeling, Swimming, Wildlife
Playa Santa Maria is well-known as one of the best beaches near Cabo for underwater wildlife. Playa Santa Maria is the prime snorkeling destination in Cabo San Lucas and is one of the most well-known Cabo beaches for its exotic scenery and vibrant marine life. The horseshoe outline of this beautiful aquamarine bay is lined by unique rock formations, and the curved bay shelters a reef filled with different types of tropical fish. This is one of the best spots for a family holiday, as Santa Maria Beach is an excellent destination for children who want to see the local sea life in a safe environment with calm waters.
Bahía Santa María is a protected marine sanctuary, so bring along a bag of bread or tortillas and feed the multi-colored creatures of the deep. This is an excellent spot for snorkeling or just relaxing on the beach.This marine preserve is a prime destination for many charter boats that offer snorkeling and SCUBA diving excursions departing from the Cabo San Lucas harbor. If you want to see a world of friendly colorful tropical fish, this is the place to go. Mornings, when it’s calm, is usually best for optimum underwater visibility. There are no facilities available other than a dirt parking lot and a few beach vendors so bring what you need with you. This is truly one of the most beautiful places in Los Cabos and well worth a visit
The best time to catch a glimpse of the marine wildlife is during between about 9 and 10 am, when the underwater visibility is at its best. You can take a camera to capture some beautiful pictures of tropical marine life, but as Playa Santa Maria is a protected marine sanctuary, fishing is illegal here. However, if you’re interested in catching fish during your Baja vacation, there are other destinations such as East Cape where you can take advantage of the sport fishing opportunities.
With beautiful pink-colored sand and calm waters, Santa Maria beach is good for families and a wonderful place for kids who would like to learn more about different species of fish and marine life native to the area. The sight of gorgonians (sea fans) and tropical reef fish makes Santa Maria Beach a perfect spot for swimming, and unlike other beaches in Cabo that might have rough waters, the bay here is a safe swimming spot. The best time to swim with young children is in the morning, when the waves are the most gentle; the water does get rougher around mid-afternoon. Although the higher waves aren’t necessarily dangerous, it is best to be careful and only take older children who are experienced swimmers out to the water at this time of day.
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