Stories from out there

Experiences

Ballena jorobada en Bahía Magdalena: el avistamiento que pocos conocen y muchos terminan buscando

Los Cabos y Bahía de Banderas concentran las jorobadas y las lanchas. Bahía Magdalena está en la misma ruta migratoria y ofrece lo contrario: mar abierto, menos tránsito y un ecosistema que no depende de un solo animal.

September 8, 2026

Experiences

Dónde ver ballenas grises en México: las tres lagunas, comparadas

Ojo de Liebre, San Ignacio y Bahía Magdalena. Son tres y son distintas: dónde está cada una, cómo se llega, qué se ve en cada mes y cuál te conviene según lo que vayas a buscar.

September 1, 2026

Experiences

Freediving in the Sea of Cortez: the most intimate (and most respectful) way to meet the megafauna

No tank means no bubbles, and no bubbles means the animals don't flee. Why freediving changes the encounter with the megafauna of the Gulf of California, and how to prepare for it properly.

August 25, 2026

Regenerative Tourism

The world's aquarium: how the Sea of Cortez earned the name, and why it still deserves it

A third of the planet's marine mammals fit in this sea, and the vaquita is close to not fitting. How the name stuck to the Gulf of California, and what it takes for it to stay true.

August 18, 2026

Experiences

What to do in Todos Santos: a pueblo mágico for the traveler who already knows Los Cabos

An oasis between the desert and the Pacific, an hour from Los Cabos and a world away. A three-day itinerary, where to eat, which beaches to stay out of and when to go.

August 11, 2026

Regenerative Tourism

Cabo Pulmo: the reef that came back to life (and how to visit without taking anything)

In 1995 a village of fishermen decided to stop fishing. Fourteen years later, fish biomass on the reef had risen 463%. What happened in Cabo Pulmo, and how to visit without taking anything from it.

August 4, 2026

Regenerative Tourism

How to travel to Baja California Sur without falling into the all-inclusive trap

Traveling to Baja California Sur without an all-inclusive isn’t giving something up—it’s what lets the trip actually happen. Five principles and three routes to the Baja you don’t see from the pool.

July 22, 2026

Regenerative Tourism

Regenerative tourism vs. ecotourism: they’re not the same thing (and why the difference matters)

A trip that promises to do no harm isn’t the same as one that sets out to leave the place better than it found it. That difference is the line between ecotourism and regenerative tourism.

July 1, 2026

Experiences

What to Pack for a Nature Trip in Baja California Sur: The Checklist That Helps You Avoid 80% of Mistakes

We've packed this suitcase hundreds of times. We set up camp at La Ventana season after season, so this list isn't taken from a catalog—it's based on what we actually pack.

June 16, 2026

Regenerative Tourism

Luxury glamping in Mexico: not everything called glamping really is

The word glamping has lost its edge: it now covers both a designed oceanfront expedition and a tent with fairy lights. What real luxury glamping is, and how to spot it before you book.

June 9, 2026

Experiences

The Sardine Run in Magdalena Bay: The Most Underrated Marine Spectacle in the Mexican Pacific

A school the size of a city block, thirty striped marlins moving in silent unison, and sea lions closing in. This is what the Sardine Run in Magdalena Bay looks like from the water.

May 27, 2026

Experiences

Things to Do in La Ventana, BCS: 4 Days Among the Móbula Rays, the Wind, and the Desert

Located 40 minutes south of La Paz, La Ventana is a kitesurfing mecca in the winter and a gathering spot for schools of mobula rays in the spring. What to do, when to go, and how to get there.

May 12, 2026

La Ventana, Baja California Sur: Wind, the Sea of Cortez, and the Spectacle of the Manta Rays

Discover La Ventana in Baja California Sur: a destination on the Sea of Cortez famous for its marine biodiversity, the wind, kitesurfing, and the impressive gatherings of manta rays.

February 20, 2026

Magdalena Bay, Baja California Sur: untamed nature, vibrant communities, and one of Mexico’s richest ecosystems

Discover Bahía Magdalena in Baja California Sur: its biodiversity, mangroves, the communities on Isla Magdalena and Isla Margarita, gray whale season, and the Sardine Run.

February 18, 2026

Best Camping Gear for Mexico: A Season-by-Season Guide

Jungle, desert, beach, and mountains: at Akampa, we've camped in all of them. Here's the list of gear we actually use, by ecosystem.

September 25, 2025

Where to See Manta Rays (and Orcas) in Mexico

Find out when and where to see schools of manta rays in Baja California Sur. Learn how to swim among hundreds of these rays and discover the unique opportunity to see orcas in their natural habitat.

August 31, 2025

Experiences

Best Time to See Gray Whales in Baja California Sur

When and where to see gray whales in Baja California Sur: the best time of year, how to plan your trip, and why these lagoons are the best place in the world to spot them.

August 29, 2025

Experiences

Humpback Whale Sightings in Mexico: Where and When

Learn about the best time of year and the top destinations for humpback whale watching in Mexico. Find out how to plan your trip, what to expect, and how to do it responsibly.

August 27, 2025

Experiences

The First Safari in Mexico in the Yucatán Jungle

Explore the Yucatan Jungle on a safari. Spot jaguars, monkeys, and tropical birds; discover sacred cenotes; and connect with Mayan communities in a one-of-a-kind experience.

August 24, 2025

Regenerative Tourism

Conservation tourism in Mexico: experience nature, transform communities

Discover how conservation tourism in Mexico drives ecosystem regeneration and strengthens local communities. Learn how your travels can be a real source of environmental and cultural well-being.

July 4, 2025