CEDO Xperiences
Nine ways to see this place properly
Guided, low-impact trips into the Sea of Cortez and the Gran Desierto de Altar, led by the researchers and educators who work here. Every booking supports CEDO’s conservation and education work directly, so a day out is also a contribution.
KayakXperience
Paddle through calm estuary waters, birdwatch and enjoy the scenery. A bird identification guide is included, and there are oysters afterwards.
2 to 3 hours on the water
Tide PoolsXperience
Discover the natural tidepools of Sandy Beach, a certified beach, and the marine invertebrates and shorebirds that live in them.
Timed to the tide
EstuaryXperience
An interpretive hike exploring the flora and fauna of the coastal estuary, one of the richest habitats in the northern Gulf.
Guided walk
OysterXperience
Visit a local oyster farm and become an oyster farmer for a day, working alongside the people who run it.
Half day
SeaLionXperience
An excursion to San Jorge Island to observe sea lions, seabirds and the marine wildlife of the open Gulf.
Boat excursion
DuneXperience
An interpretive tour through the desert dunes of the Gran Desierto de Altar, learning how life persists in an arid ecosystem.
Includes a drive out
ElPinacateXperience
Explore a volcanic crater inside the El Pinacate and Gran Desierto de Altar Biosphere Reserve, one of the thirteen wonders of Mexico.
Full day
La Salina GrandeXperience
An expedition into the secrets of the desert and its hidden oases of life.
Full day
Natural History Talks
Educational talks on the biodiversity, geology and culture of the region, delivered by CEDO researchers.
At the field station
What you get access to
- Guided interpretive walks through coastal estuaries, tidepools, and the El Pinacate and Gran Desierto de Altar Biosphere Reserve
- Thematic educational presentations on the natural history of the Gulf of California, marine mammals, life in estuaries and the sea, and sea turtles
- Participation in species monitoring programs, subject to tides, season and weather
- Citizen science tools including iNaturalistMX and CleanSwell
- Customizable environmental education curricula for groups
The field station
Our field station is in Puerto Peñasco, Sonora, with views over the Gulf of California.
Available amenities: dormitories, a fully equipped kitchen, a camping area, a library, a multipurpose room, and restrooms with hot showers.
Optional services at extra cost: a laboratory with basic equipment including microscopes, dissection kits and a wet table; a panga boat for up to 9 people; and a kayak fleet for up to 12.
Who can take part
Groups from educational institutions, clubs and NGOs, and individuals who want a hands-on learning experience in the ecosystems of the northern Gulf of California and the Great Sonoran Desert.
Prices and booking are being added. In the meantime, email info@cedo.org or call +52 638 382 0113 and we will tell you what is running and what it costs.