Carmen Island has an important Desert Bighorn Sheep reproduction program that has been carried out since 1995. Its purpose is to increase the existing populations of weemsi subspecies in the State of Baja California Sur. Thanks to this program and its success, now you can enjoy an exciting hunt to obtain one of the most covered trophies worldwide: Desert Bighorn Sheep.
Besides our Desert Bighorn Sheep, we also provide excellent fishing trips within the pristine waters of Sea of Cortez; which is known worldwide as a paradise for deep sea fishing. Sea of Cortez offers a great number of species such as Dorado, Sailfish, Marlin and Yellow Fin Tuna.
After an excellent day of hunting or fishing, soak in the pristine beaches of Carmen Island, snorkel through the underwater wonders of Sea of Cortez, enjoy exciting kayak and bicycle tours, admire the wealth of marine fauna that lives there such as dolphins, whales and friendly sea lions or just sit back, relax and enjoy the breathtaking Carmen Island and Sea of Cortez has to offer.
Admire and discover the cultural heritage of Carmen Island, surrounded by lagoons that make up fields and mountains of mud.
Enjoy the architecture of the nineteenth century and learn about the legends that surround the ghost town within Carmen Island.
Your comfort is priority! Carmen Island offers comfortable luxury facilities located in Salinas Bay with rustic decor and is well equipped with air conditioning, subscription TV, CD stereo, DVD, double rooms first class with a spectacular view of Bahia Salinas and capacity to handle groups up to 12 people.
Cooks, waiters and bilingual guides are available during your stay, providing you with the best services in ordeer to ensure your comfort during your visit to Carmen Island.
Carmen Island is located within Sea of Cortez, covering an area of 37,300 acres laying 9 miles off the coast of Loreto, Baja California Sur; with a warm, pleasant weather.
Carmen Island, Baja California Sur, Mexico.
This island is the natural home environment for great weemsi desert bighorn sheep, and other minor native fauna to the island. Within the surrounding waters of beautiful Sea of Cortez, it is possible to admire marine mammals like the blue whale, Bryde's whale, sperm whale, California sea lion; and other incredible marine fauna associated with corals in coastal areas of Carmen Island in Baja California Sur.
Northwestern Mexico is a wonderful destination for big desert mule deer and Coues whitetail and without question the best place to hunt desert bighorn… but these days it’s essential to be with an outfitter you can trust.
El Carmen Island offers the cremnobates race of desert bighorn, with a herd so robust that many sheep have been re-introduced onto the mainland. Both areas offer superb accommodations, with El Carmen also a base for fantastic salt water fishing. If you’re interested in a hunt in for these key Mexican species. Mexico Hunts is for you!. Craig Boddington - Website
Remember that percentage of the obtained income is appointed to finance and support research and conservation project of Mexican flora and fauna through Organizacion Vida Silvestre, A.C.