Health Info

Health Information

The country of Mexico, including Baja, has a high incidence of Hepatitis A, a contagious liver disease. While we take all precautionary steps to prevent the spread of Hepatitis A at our hotel and on our trips for complete protection we recommend our clients get vaccinated for Hepatitis A, readily available at most health clinics. Check with your physician for more information.

As of November 2016, there have been less than 10 reported cases of Zika in Baja. We always recommend insect repellent or insect repellent clothing. Mosquitoes in Baja are known to carry Dengue fever and we encourage you to take steps to avoid getting bitten, both in town and on the island. Fortunately, insects are NOT much of an issue most of our winter and spring season and repellants are very effective. October and November are the months with the highest insect abundance (mosquitoes and no-see-ums) following the rainy season. We recommend contacting the CDC for the most current information concerning the Zika virus in Southern Baja.

Reading List

Field Guides

*A Field Guide to the Common and Interesting Plants of Baja California – Jeanette Coyle
*Field Guide to the Birds of North America, by The National Geographic Society – Jon Dunn and Erik Blom
OR, Birds of North America, Golden Guide
*Sierra Club Handbook to Cetaceans – Steve Leatherwood
*Marine Animals (includes fish and invertebrates) of Baja California – Daniel Gotshall
*Fishes of the Pacific Coast – Gar Goodson

Natural History and Travel

Almost an Island, Travels in Baja California – Bruce Berger
A Desert Country Near the Sea – Ann Zwinger
The Log of the Sea of Cortez – John Steinbeck
Miraculous Air

Adventure

Baja Adventure Book – Walt Peterson
Into a Desert Place – Graham Mackintosh
*Sea Kayaking in Baja – Andromeda Romano-Lax

Sport Fishing

The Baja Catch – Neil Kelly and Gene Kira

Fiction

The Pearl – John Steinbeck
The Girl of the Sea of Cortez – Peter Benchley

Whale Watching

*Field Guide to the Gray Whale – The Oceanic Society
Friendly Whales – Roy Nickerson
Delicate Art of Whale Watching – Joan McIntyre
*Pod of Gray Whales – Francois Gohier
Eye of the Whale – Rick Russell

Maps

Baja Almanac – Detailed Topographic Maps
Sea of Cortez Paddling Charts – For ordering info call us at 1-800-355-7140

For Fun

Spanish Lingo for the Savvy Gringo – Reid
Mexican Slang Guide – Robinson

*Books included in the Mar Y Aventuras camp library.

NOTE: Several of these books can be ordered through “The Discover Baja Travel Club” at 1-800-727-2252 or through Bookshop.org

Delays

If you are delayed en-route to Baja please notify either of our offices; Sea & Adventures in Bozeman, MT at info@kayakbaja.com or 406-219-4181 OR Mar Y Aventuras in La Paz, Baja, Mexico at lapaz@kayakbaja.com or 406-522-7596. Keep in mind our La Paz office and Hotel Posada LunaSol reception are open daily, 24 hours a day so they are the best place to contact if your delay will affect your participation.

Sea & Adventures and Mar Y Aventuras are not responsible for any costs incurred due to delays that may occur due to transportation (airline), weather, road conditions, government intervention, sickness or other contingencies for which we are unable to control. We recommend trip insurance!

Travel Insurance

To protect yourself in case of any last minute emergencies, we recommend that you purchase travel insurance through Travel Insurance Services (800-937-1387).