What is the Sea Of Cortez like?
The Sea of Cortez is a large inland sea about 150 miles wide which separates the Baja Peninsula from the Mainland of Mexico. It is characterized by rugged mountainous desert terrain and deep blue waters that are known for supporting abundant marine life. The vegetation along the shores is lush desert foliage similar to the Sonoran Desert of southern Arizona. The Cardon — the Baja version of the American Seguaro cactus — can grow to be 60 feet tall!