From January to March this area buzzes with people seeking a glimpse of the migrating grey and blue whales that play in the bays of Baja California Sur. Some are so tame the boats can slide up to allow people to touch them and there are plenty of places in town offering trips to do just...
While the paintings may disappoint (they are impressive, but don't believe the stunning enhanced photographs in the magazines!) this is still a good trip and a good way to get out into the desert. Santa Marta requires a 4km walk to reach the caves but offers the best preserved paintings, although...