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The Drascombe Longboat, the vessel used on Baja sailing
courses, is a light, maneuverable craft that can explore
hidden coves or be hauled onto a desert beach.
Photo:
Danielle Dignan
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Imagine a land of stark contrasts: ocean and desert, cactus and pine, teeming seas and sparse shores. This is the Baja Peninsula, a land of unique wilderness opportunity. NOLS Mexico is the home of our ocean-based program, and here you’ll learn how to sea kayak, sail and backpack. You’ll learn about the rich diversity of this marine ecosystem, about the whales and sea birds and fish that call Baja home. There will also be occasion to interact with the people of Baja, to practice your Spanish with everyone from fishermen to ranchers to local university students affiliated with NOLS.
The center of our operation is the unique off-the-grid headquarters in Coyote Bay near Mulegé. We have been here for over 30 years, and our high-tech, low-impact facility was specifically designed to meet the needs of our students. NOLS Mexico is recognized for excellence in sustainable building.
NOLS’ commitment to Baja is unparalleled. We are an important part of the peninsula’s community, with educational opportunities for local educators, students and land managers, as well as financial aid and scholarships for NOLS courses in both Spanish and English. We also have a long-standing partnership with the Universidad Autónoma de Baja California Sur (UABCS), collaborating with their departments of marine biology, geology, and alternative tourism.
Baja is also a perfect starting point for budding international travelers. You will learn to travel safely and responsibly in the backcountry while having meaningful interactions with a diverse cross-section of local residents. You’ll be amazed at the diversity of this land, its flora and fauna, the skills you’ll learn and the people you’ll meet.
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