We position ourselves to observe — we never pursue animals or alter their natural behavior. Every encounter is on the animal's terms.
No physical contact with marine life — ever. We brief every guest before entering the water and this is non-negotiable on every expedition we run.
Nothing is arranged for a photograph. What you see is what is happening. These are real encounters in the wild ocean — that's exactly what makes them extraordinary.
A morning or full day in the Sea of Cortez from Cabo San Lucas. What you encounter depends on the season — mobulas, sea lions, dolphins, whale sharks, orcas. You're in the water with our guide the entire time. These safaris are accessible to swimmers of all levels. No freediving experience needed, though we can work on technique if you're certified.
Enter the water with wild dolphins in the Sea of Cortez. These are real encounters on their terms — we don't chase, we don't corner, we don't stage anything. You swim, you listen, and if the dolphins decide to interact, that's theirs to choose. Respectful, guided, unforgettable. No experience required, just comfort in the water.
Guided snorkeling in protected Sea of Cortez sites. Accessible to any confident swimmer. You'll see reef life, schooling fish, and seasonal marine visitors. Our guides know where to find what's in season and will show you how to move through the water with respect and presence.
Experience the best of both ocean pursuits. Start your day surfing uncrowded breaks along the Baja coast, then transition into freediving to explore the underwater world beneath the waves. A perfect blend of adrenaline and serenity for water lovers who want to experience the ocean in multiple ways.
A resident sea lion colony in the Sea of Cortez, naturally playful and curious. This is a snorkel/swim encounter, not freediving. You're in shallow water with animals that genuinely seem to enjoy human interaction. Some of the ocean's most joyful moments happen here. Available as a standalone experience or as an add-on to any other activity.
Every spring, hundreds of thousands of Mobula rays aggregate in the warm shallows off La Ventana. The aggregations can stretch for hundreds of meters. You enter the water and the rays move around you — silently, gracefully, in every direction at once.
This is one of the most extraordinary wildlife encounters in Mexico and one of the few places in the world where you can experience it on a single breath. We guide it with full safety coverage, shore-based technique coaching, and dedicated boat support.
Striped marlin drive sardine bait balls to the surface off Magdalena Bay. Sea lions and dolphins work the edges. Humpbacks appear. You freedive through it — four days of coached dives in some of the most intense marine activity in the Pacific.
This is a full expedition: accommodation, coached daily diving with a dedicated safety diver, video review, instructor support throughout, and a mangrove day tour included.
A multi-day expedition to dive with sea lion colonies in La Ventana. These animals are fearlessly curious — they approach you, circle you, blow bubbles, and treat the interaction like a conversation rather than an encounter. For a certified freediver, these dives become a conversation in a language only the ocean speaks.
Small groups, dedicated instruction, safe diving practices throughout. Available as a standalone expedition or extended with other La Ventana activities.
Gray whales migrate through Baja's Pacific lagoons from January through March — some of the most intimate large whale encounters in the world. Humpbacks return from December and stay through April, their songs audible in the water from hundreds of meters away.
We run surface and acoustic encounters for all levels, and for certified freedivers, underwater listening sessions — hovering in blue water while a humpback's song moves through your chest.
The Socorro Islands in the Pacific are known for giant manta rays, whale sharks, and pelagic encounters. An advanced destination for experienced freedivers. We're currently developing this expedition and would love to register your interest.
Every month in Baja has something. Use this calendar to plan your trip around what matters most to you.
Every Amancay expedition runs under the same standards as our courses. You are never in the water without a certified instructor alongside you, and every session begins with a full briefing before anyone gets wet.
Candelaria has been outspoken about marine wildlife welfare on every expedition she has run since 2015. Students and guests consistently describe her approach as one of the defining qualities of an Amancay experience.
Every expedition is led by an AIDA-certified instructor with active rescue training. No exceptions.
Full briefing before every session: conditions, marine behavior, communication protocol, and emergency procedure.
All multi-day expeditions and depth sessions include a dedicated in-water safety diver separate from the guide.
No chasing, no touching, no staging. We observe wildlife on its terms. Every guest is briefed on this before entering the water.
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