Arrival at Isla de Cedros

A Warm Welcome to Paradise

On October 30th, our third morning at sea after leaving Ensenada, we neared the picturesque Isla de Cedros and decided we would make it our next stop. The island’s rugged beauty greeted us warmly and we anchored just outside the village’s breakwater eager to explore. We stayed for two days and relished the experience of wandering through the town, a thrilling dinghy adventure around the southern point of the island, indulged in some beachcombing, and even snorkeling right off the boat in crystal-clear waters ranging from five to fifteen feet deep. While snorkeling we encountered vibrant garibaldis, various species of rockfish, graceful round rays, and a rich array of flora and fauna that thrived beneath the surface. The water, a delightful twenty degrees Celsius, showcased a stunning blue hue, enhancing our underwater adventures and making every moment memorable as we immersed ourselves in this tropical paradise.

Our taste buds embarked on a delightful journey at a charming local eatery where we soaked it all in while trying to figure out why our meal was a bizarre taco-chicken-noodle-soup-French-fry mashup that tasted way better than it had any right. We laughed at our complete inability to order in Spanish while our taste buds danced like no one was watching.

The island buzzed with the warmth and friendliness of its people, making it the perfect spot to relax and truly immerse ourselves in the vibrant essence of Mexico.

About Isla de Cedros

Cedros Island, or Isla de Cedros, is a Mexican island in the Pacific Ocean located about 310 miles south of San Diego, CA, in the Ensenada Municipality of Baja California. It is the fourth-largest island in Mexico, covering 134 square miles (approx 30 miles long & 12 miles wide) and features a diverse geology of sedimentary, metamorphic, and igneous rocks, with its highest peak, Monte Cedros, reaching 3,949 feet.

Located on the 28th parallel north, which defines the border between Baja California and Baja California Sur, the island itself contains two main towns: Pueblo Cedros, founded in 1922 by fishermen and associated with a lobster and abalone cooperative, and Puerto Morro Redondo, a company town established by the Mexican Government and Mitsubishi Corporation for workers at the salt-transshipment facility. As of the 2005 census, the island’s population was 1,350.


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