Mobula Rays Leap in Mexico's Sea of Cortez

Mexico's Sea of Cortez becomes a stage for an extraordinary ocean spectacle each late spring through early summer, drawing thousands of Mobula rays. Apex Ocean Dives offers exclusive safaris, taking guests into open waters to swim alongside these rays, as well as dolphins, sea turtles, and sea lions in an area renowned as "The Aquarium of the World."

These rays, smaller than manta rays, exhibit remarkable acrobatic prowess, frequently leaping more than six feet above the water's surface, a behavior scientists are still seeking to explain. Rodrigo Esponda, managing director of the Los Cabos Tourism Board, highlights the region's dynamic marine encounters, emphasizing that no two days are ever the same due to the unpredictable presence of various sea creatures.

Summer in Los Cabos offers a unique experience with warmer waters and a vibrant sea teeming with life. Beyond the Mobula ray gatherings, the region boasts the 20,000-year-old coral reef at Cabo Pulmo National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The convergence of the Pacific Ocean and the Sea of Cortez ensures exceptional biodiversity, allowing encounters with rays, sharks, marine mammals, and whales.

The Los Cabos region is also enhancing its hospitality offerings with significant hotel and resort upgrades and new openings. Properties like the Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal have been refreshed, while new establishments such as Park Hyatt Cabo del Sol, Amanvari, and St. Regis Los Cabos are expected to debut soon, alongside other luxury resorts by 2029.