We took a cruise to the Mexican Riviera over New Years and I decided to book this excursion through Viator instead of the cruise ship. The company, High Tide Los Cabos, was real easy to work with. Although I went to the wrong OXXO station in Cabo, our guide Sergio was patient and waited until we made contact and finally connected at the right location. The tour was originally scheduled to visit Chileno Bay and Santa Maria. But Sergio suggested we spend our time at Chileno Bay due to the new developments being built at SM and we would have to park a ways away and walk through sand dunes to get to it. We agreed and off we went.
We were warned Chileno could be very busy since it was January 1st but the experience would be so much better. Chileno was packed but Sergio found a parking spot and set us all up with masks, snorkels and fins, and also granola bars and bottled water for snacks. He also set up big beach umbrellas for shade and gave us the lowdown on the area.
Although busy, Chileno Bay was more than worth it. As soon as we were waist deep in the water we were surrounded by fish. Sergio told us the beach is the cleanest and best in Cabo and he was right. He also told us its a marine park reserve which is why its always full of fish to look at. Sergio also told our kids exactly where to snorkel to see the best sights on the coral. Our adult kids went out a bit in to a cove to snorkel away from the crowds and saw even more fish, including a puffer.
It was a great day at the beach and went by very quickly. Sergio also pointed out historical areas and shared much of the history of the area while going to and back from CB. Our entire group of six had a great time and much of it was due to Sergio. We got back in plenty of time to get back on our cruise ship. It was a very satisfying day.