[Ep 28] Cruising Baja’s Wild Side | Whales, Reefs & Life at Anchor in Los Frailes

• September 21, 2025 by SmoCo Sailing |
• Language: EN
• Play Time: 00:16:51
• SAILING YOUTUBERS

After leaving Cabo San Lucas, we set our course for Los Frailes, a quiet anchorage that feels like a world away from the chaos of Cabo. Along the way, we try our luck fishing, but once we arrive, we discover why this spot is so special.
The name Los Frailes means “The Friars”, inspired by the dramatic rock formations that rise above the bay like hooded monks. Just north of here lies Cabo Pulmo National Park, home to the oldest coral reef in the eastern Pacific, over 20,000 years old. Once nearly destroyed by overfishing, Cabo Pulmo is now one of the greatest conservation success stories in Mexico, bringing life back to the Sea of Cortez with sea turtles, rays, and even sharks.
We spend our days hiking the desert trails, snorkeling in the turquoise water, and enjoying the quiet beauty of the anchorage. Winter in Baja also means whale season, and we’re lucky enough to see humpbacks surfacing right in our anchorage.

And of course, we couldn’t have asked for a more unique place to celebrate New Year’s Eve at anchor.

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SmoCo Sailing

We're Armand, Liya, and our doodle Pinot. In July 2024, we sailed off from Monterey, California aboard our sailboat Cosmo and began the biggest adventure of our lives. Since then, we've been sailing Mexico and beyond, sharing the real highs and lows of full-time cruising. From remote anchorages and incredible wildlife encounters to boat projects, spearfishing, weather, and everything that breaks in between. Our goal is simple: explore beautiful places, live life on our own terms, and share the journey honestly. So grab a drink, pull up a seat in the cockpit, and come sailing with us. New episodes every week.

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[Ep 28] Cruising Baja’s Wild Side | Whales, Reefs & Life at Anchor in Los Frailes Locations

• Los Frailes (23.3726273,-109.43311)