As you enter the 10-acre property, you’re greeted by a small adobe and thatch "casita" reminiscent of an old Mexican style ranch. Birds as colorful as flower blossoms perch on the branches of mesquite trees, pithayas, cardon cacti and other desert vegetation. Ahead you’ll see nine hilltop suites, which command a truly unbelievable 360-degree view of the Sea of Cortez. Mexican artisans handcrafted each adobe brick, and the insides are lined with hand painted tiles. French doors lead to a quarried slate terrace, a burst of sea breezes and arresting views of the sea.

A short walk down the hill, two rock outcroppings cradle a small freshwater dipping pool with an uninterrupted view of the ocean. Natural sculpted rock terraces surround the palm thatched dining room. Danzante’s all-inclusive rate includes three meals a day, a happy hour drink and snacks. A typical menu emphasizes fresh, seasonal seafood and local fruits and vegetables. You can barbecue your own fresh catch of the day or hosts are happy to set up a beach cookout under the stars.

Looking out from the hilltop suites on the Sea of Cortez

Danzante’s private beach offers guests complimentary, hiking, horseback riding, kayaking, swimming and snorkeling. Visit nearby islands and pinnacles where you might not see another person all day. Excursions to local historical sites such as San Javier Jesuit Mission or the nearby whale lagoons on the Pacific Coast offer memories you’ll never forget. Challenge yourself to golf at Loreto’s nearby 18-hole golf course or tennis at the John McEnroe Tennis Center.

If you haven’t been introduced to Baja’s Sea of Cortez, many people will tell you it’s one of the most magical places in the world and a Mecca for scuba divers. Blue whales, the earth’s largest mammals, are regulars in the warm waters, as are mantas, and schools of dolphins. The air is wonderfully clear and the night sky offers an explosion of stars.

Attentive hosts and owners, Mike and Lauren Farely, are welll known adventure travel guides, journalists and photographers who have been discovering the best of Baja for 25 years.

Contact information:
Danzante Baja Eco-Resort
PO Box 1166
Los Gatos, CA. 95031
Tel: 408.354.0042
Fax: 408.354.3268

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