The Galapagos Islands may be the most famous place in the world for swimming with curious, playful sea lions, but it’s not the only place. Other locations known for up close sea lion encounters are Los Islotes in Mexico and the Palomino Islands in Peru. Los Islotes is the closest location for US travelers and […]
Read PostSwimming with whale sharks is a bucket list experience for adventure travelers around the world. For several months each year, Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula is one of the best places to get up close and personal with these magnificent creatures. Here’s what you need to know about planning your whale shark adventure in Mexico and the […]
Read PostViewing and interacting with the friendly grey whales of Mexico’s Baja California Sur is one of the most memorable wildlife encounters possible in North America. Over 10,000 Grey Whales migrate south each year from the cold waters of Alaska, and are easily viewed in three unique bays located in Mexico’s Baja California Sur, including Laguna […]
Read PostEach year more than 25,000 gray whales migrate over 5,000 miles from the frigid waters of Alaska’s Bering Sea to the balmy peninsula of Baja California in Mexico. January through March are the best months to catch a glimpse of this epic journey when the whales arrive in the Sea of Cortez, also known as […]
Read PostThe Ministry of Tourism for Ecuador became the first foreign government to buy a Super Bowl ad this past Sunday. The 30 second Super Bowl commercial showed regionally throughout the United States and featured Ecuador’s “Four Worlds” with a heavy emphasis on the Galapagos Islands. The theme within the commercial was “All You Need is […]
Read PostThe Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Mexico’s top ecotourism destinations. There are several sanctuaries open to visitors across two Mexican states – Michoacán and Mexico. Piedra Herrada is the easiest monarch sanctuary to access from Mexico City and only a 2-hr drive from the Santa Fe district […]
Read PostWhen asked how I wanted to spend Saturday morning in Valle de Bravo, I said “Can we do something like this? Over this?” And that’s how I ended up paragliding from Reserva Estatal Monte Alto high above Valle de Bravo to the water’s edge of Lake Avándaro. This area is well known for being one […]
Read PostDuring a recent trip to Belize, we had the opportunity to spend the day learning about Garifuna culture in the coastal towns of Dangriga and Hopkins. Though commonly referred to as “Garifuna”, the people are properly called “Garinagu”. The Garinagu are relatively recent arrivals to Belize, settling the southern coast in the early 19th century. […]
Read PostIn Belize, you’ll find the second largest barrier reef in the world and the longest in the Western Hemisphere. The Mesoamerican Barrier Reef spans nearly 700 miles and begins in Mexico at the northern tip of the Yucatan Peninsula and continues southward all the way through the Bay islands of Honduras. You can see waves […]
Read PostEvery year, we visit new places and revisit destinations in search of unforgettable experiences to offer Reefs to Rockies’ travelers. In addition to scouting trips, R2R co-founder Sheridan Samano has the opportunity to lead a variety of guided group trips in the US and abroad. Over the last 12 months, we’ve had some amazing travel […]
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