Palapas Ventana

Stay in one of Palapas Ventana's standalone casitas, which are topped with a traditional palapa roof and set up with a porch, rocking chairs, and hammock. Every casita overlooks the Sea of Cortez and Cerralvo Island. Choose between a Specialty Casita for up to four guests with a private bathroom and a Regular Casita for up to two guests with shared bathrooms just steps away. Meals are included with your stay: breakfast and lunch in winter (November to March), and all meals in summer (April to October). Guests also get free use of snorkeling gear, kayaks, and bikes, plus access to the pool and jacuzzi.

Traditional Casita

A palapa-roofed casita with air conditioning, hot water, and a private ocean-view terrace. Sleeps up to two guests, with a shared bathroom just steps away.

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Palapas Ventana is located on La Ventana Bay in Baja California Sur, Mexico. The closest airports are La Paz (LAP) and Los Cabos (SJD). Airport transfers are available by shuttle or minibus for an extra charge, and the ride takes about 1 hour. The nearest city is  La Paz which is about 45 minutes away.

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Dive from the beach at Palapas Ventana, with guided trips to the reefs, pinnacles, and bays of Isla Cerralvo, the Sea of Cortez's southernmost island. Expect to see sea lions, dolphins, and schools of fish along the way. Every dive is led by a dive master, with a small group size of three divers to one guide. There is no minimum certification required, so first-timers can try Discover Scuba while beginners can earn their PADI Open Water. Certified divers can choose between a shore dive and a panga trip, with equipment rental and nitrox available (at an additional cost). Between dives, you head back to the resort for lunch and rest. For something different, join a day trip to Magdalena Bay to dive a sunken WWI submarine.

[Read more: Baja California & Mexico Dive Travel Guide]

The resort's onsite restaurant, El Anzuelo, serves Mexican, seafood, and American dishes. Food is served buffet-style for groups of 6 or more, and plated for smaller gatherings.

Palapas Ventana is located near Isla Cerralvo, the southernmost island in the Sea of Cortez, and dives are launched by panga from the resort's private beach. Expect to see sea lions, dolphins, schooling fish, and colorful reef life. Dives are guided by a dive master, with up to three divers per guide, and no prior certification is required.

Dive Sites

• Isla Cerralvo: Reefs, pinnacles, bays, and beaches, reached by panga from the resort’s private beach
  
• Las Arenas: Shore dives and PADI Open Water training
  
• Magdalena Bay: Pacific-side dives, including a sunken WWI submarine when conditions allow
  

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