Isla Danzante
Island Island in Sea of Cortez, popular for wildlife
An island in Baja California Sur’s Gulf of California visited from Loreto and nearby towns for snorkeling, sea-kayaking and encounters with marine life on guided boat trips.
Isla Danzante is a rocky island in the Gulf of California off the coast of Baja California Sur, Mexico, frequented by small-boat excursions. The island’s shores and nearby waters are used for wildlife viewing, diving and snorkeling because of clear water and marine life.
Visitors typically reach the island by boat from nearby coastal towns for day trips to observe seabirds, marine mammals and reef habitats rather than for overnight stays. The island’s rugged coastline and shallow reefs make it a popular destination for natural-history oriented boat tours.
The island is part of the Gulf of California island chain that supports rich marine biodiversity and is considered valuable for conservation and sustainable tourism. Facilities are minimal and visits are usually organized through licensed tour operators.
Isla Danzante sits off the Baja California Sur coast in the Gulf of California and is accessible only by boat from coastal towns on the peninsula.
- Marine wildlife: The island lies in the Gulf of California and is known locally for its sea bird colonies and marine wildlife that attract boat-based trips and snorkeling.
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Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in August) and mild winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 10°C to 34°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 22°C and lows of 10°C. Light rainfall.
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February
February is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 10°C. Almost no rain.
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March
March is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 11°C. Almost no rain.
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April
April is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 13°C. The driest month with just 0 mm.
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May
May is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 15°C. The driest month with just 0 mm.
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June
June is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 19°C. The driest month with just 0 mm.
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July
July is hot with highs of 34°C and lows of 23°C. Light rainfall.
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August
August is the hottest month with highs of 34°C and lows of 24°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm).
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September
September is hot with highs of 34°C and lows of 23°C. The wettest month with 79 mm of rain.
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October
October is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 19°C. Light rainfall.
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November
November is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 14°C. Light rainfall.
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December
December is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 11°C. Light rainfall.
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