Soak up the Sun with Sea LionsLa Paz, the capital of Baja California Sur, Mexico is known for its sunny skies, sandy beaches and unparalleled marine life. Scuba divers and snorkelers from around the globe vacation here — or purchase real estate in La Paz, Mexico and the surrounding region — to be near the Sea of Cortez to take advantage of this natural wonderland. In fact, many homeowners at CostaBaja Resort & Marina are scuba and snorkeling enthusiasts and join those who awe and wonder at the neon fish, unique crustaceans and splashing dolphins, but sea lions are what garner the most praise and become the topic of conversation over a delicious seafood diner. From their distinct personalities to their cute little ears, sea lions truly are magnificent creatures.

Learning the Language of Bottlenose Dolphins The Sea of Cortez in La Paz, Mexico is home to one-third of the world's dolphin population due to its abundance of smaller sea creatures, such as squid, crabs and fish that dolphin feed on. Renowned for their playfulness, intelligence and affection towards humans and each other, dolphins can't help but amuse snorkelers and divers with their seemingly smiling faces. There's no denying dolphins are almost magical creatures, complete with their own special language and gregarious personalities. The sleek, gray bodies of bottlenose dolphins have a dorsal fin on their backs and two side fins to allow for rapid swimming and make them one of the most easily recognizable of all marine creatures.