Baja California, Western Mexico

Eupleura From the quiet, friendly town of Loreto on the Sea of Cortez, we will travel up, down and across the scenic Baja peninsula to collect a surprising variety of shells including spectacular murex and huge bivalves. Shell by wading, rock turning, and beach walking and sleep in a modest hotel with view of the water.

Date: November 28-Dec 5, 2010 Neorapana tuberculata
For: Waders and beachcombers
Cost: $1900
Includes:
  • Air fare from Los Angeles
  • Accommodations (d/o.)
  • Land transportation
  • guide.
  • Not included:Meals, bar, departure tax.
    • Deposit:
  • $600 with reservation
  • balance due six weeks before trip.
  • Passport, or birth certificate AND photo ID required.
  • Reservation Form

    • More about the Baja and Loreto

    Loreto Loreto is an unspoiled small town right on the Sea of Cortez with friendly, smiling people. It's fun to come to the Malecon (street by the water) on weekend evenings and watch people walk and talk. Most tourists come to see whales (but usually not there in December) or fish or scuba dive the marine park (which we will avoid because of shelling restrictions).

    Bahia Concepcion Baja California is desert country, and surprisingly beautiful, with myriad forms of cactus and hidden blossoms. There are bays with white sand beaches, rocky shores, and muddy harbors all offering a variety of shells. Each day we will drive to visit a different beach or bay.

    Here and there are fishing areas where you find piles of shells discarded after the animals have been removed for food. More than one visitor needed to purchase an additional suitcase to bring shells home!

    Pink-Mouthed Murex Our rooms will be comfortable and commodious, restaurants varied and good. There will be stores where you can buy bottled water and groceries plus bleach and alcohol for your shells. There are several nice souvenir shops selling handicrafts from all over Mexico. English is at least understood in most shops and restaurants, and U.S. dollars are welcome.


    Pictures of shells found on past trips to Baja.

    Ready to go? Fill out the reservation form and send a deposit. I will send a list of items to bring about 6 weeks before the trip. You will need a passport or certified birth certificate PLUS picture identification.