Updated: 02.05.08

Explore the ecologically distinct area of the Northern Gulf of California in these natural history excursions of the desert & sea designed especially for you and your family. All activities start at the CEDO Environmental Science Center in Puerto Peñasco, Sonora.

Make your reservations now by phone or fax at: (MEX) 011-52-638-3820113 & 3820115

From the US: 520-829-4501 or (U.S.) 520-320-5473
or by e-mail at: info@cedointercultural.org

2008 Eco-Adventures
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Download the 2008 schedule of activities (PDF file)

Desert Discovery•Cost: $10, kids under 5 free

Enjoy a tranquil walk through CEDO’s Botanical Gardens & nearby coastal desert. Learn about desert flora, fauna & indigenous uses of plants. Perfect for families.

Destination Dunes•Cost: $40, lunch included

Expert guides lead this hiking tour of the spectacular Gran Desierto dunes, the largest sand sea in North America. Approx. 5 hours, lunch included. Participants will caravan in their own vehicles. Find out more about the Destination Dunes trip here. 

Estero Excursion•Cost: $20 adults, $10 kids under 12

Experience the beauty of a coastal wetland filled with crabs, oysters, birds and more! Prepare to get your hands and feet dirty! Fun for people of all ages. Approx. 3-4 hours. Find out more about the Estero Excursion here.

International Peñasco Coastal Cleanup•No Cost 

Assist neighboring community organizations and schools clean up our beaches and estuaries. Partnering organizations include CEDO, OOMISLIM, Comisión de Fomento de Turismo del Estado de Sonora and the Ocean Conservancy. Great for families and groups of all sizes. Contact CEDO for more information.

Isla San Jorge Sojourn•Cost: $100 non-members, discount for members, lunch included

Take this boat tour of Isla San Jorge (Bird Island) with CEDO experts! This eco-adventure includes an introductory slideshow & talk on Gulf island ecology & CEDO research. All day, lunch included. Find out more about the Isla San Jorge Sojourn here. (PDF)

Kayak Caper•Cost: $75 members, $85 non-members, age 18 & up only, lunch included

Experience the inspiring wildlife and terrain of Estero Morúa at eye level with the animals. Each tour includes expert guides, local ecology talk, full-day kayak rental, lunch & beverages. Approx. 6 hours.

Natural History Talks•Cost: free

A CEDO tradition! Afternoon Natural History Talks will give you background about the local ecology and help answer many of your questions about the area. Every Tuesday and Saturday afternoon. Select times for English and Spanish tours.

Pinacate Peregrination•Cost: $65, lunch included

Explore the lava flows, craters, and other geologic wonders of the Pinacate Biosphere Reserve with CEDO experts. All day, lunch included. Participants will caravan in their own vehicles. Find out more about the Pinacate Peregrination here.

Tidepool Tour•Cost: $15 adults, $10 kids under 12

Secrets of the tidepools are revealed by CEDO naturalists during this excursion to the rocky intertidal zone. Discover the unique world of brittle stars, crabs, chitons and all of their invertabrate companions! A fun hands-on experience! Approx. 2 hours.

Wetland Bird Walk•Cost: $10

Join CEDO’s birdwatchers for an exploration of the avian life of Estero Morua. A rich habitat for Sandpipers, Plovers, Terns, Gulls, Grebes, Curlews, Dowitchers & more! Bring binoculars and bird guides if you have them.

To all these ecotours you should bring: water, snacks, hat, sunscreen, binoculars, camera. On the Kayak Capers, Estero Excursion and Tidepool Explorations you can count on getting your feet wet - at the very least. So wear shoes and clothes that you don't mind getting wet. For the Dunes and Pinacate trips, good walking shoes are in order. The Dunes trip involves a long but not strenuous walk. The Pinacate trip requires more driving but in both excursions there will be ample time to explore on foot these spectacular natural settings.