PLACES TO STAY
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near Isla San Jorge near Puerto Peñasco, Sonora, is a major northern Gulf sea lion rookery, Mexico
Isla San Jorge near Puerto Peñasco, Sonora, is a major northern Gulf sea lion rookery, Mexico is one of the top spots to sight California Sea Lion (Zalophus californianus) in the wild. Below are the best-rated places to stay within 25 km, plus tips for spotting nearby.
California Sea Lion (Zalophus californianus)
BEST TIME TO SEE
Year-round at Los Islotes near La Paz, BCS; snorkelling tours from La Paz depart daily for close encounters with playful juveniles.
SIGHTING TIP
Year-round. Los Islotes in the Sea of Cortez has the most accessible and photogenic colony; snorkelling with sea lions is world-famous.
Coordinates
31.0000°N, 113.3000°W
HABITAT
Rocky coastlines, sandy beaches, and offshore islands; hauls out communally; forages in coastal and pelagic waters
CONSERVATION STATUS
Least Concern
Hotels and Stays Nearby
Within 25 Km
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