Nature smiles on Puerto Peñasco. It’s a paradise for water sports, fishing and eco-tourism. Swim, sail, scuba dive or snorkel with sea lions on Pájaros Island—Bird Island—as hundreds of birds fly overhead. Indulge a passion for fishing in waters that teem with local species including pompano and Cortez halibut. Watch the annual whale migration or explore the ocean at the Cet-Mar Aquarium. Step over volcanic craters at El Pinacate National Park and pretend you’re walking on the moon—just like the Apollo astronauts who practiced here. Sample Mexican cuisine at area restaurants and shop for Mexican handicrafts—all conveniently located close to Encanto.