Overview
Guadalupe Island is one of Earth's most remote destinations, a volcanic biosphere reserve located 241 km off Mexico's Baja California coast. The island draws adventurous travelers primarily for world-class great white shark diving cage experiences and its unique wildlife conservation efforts, including a cooperative removing invasive goats from the island.
Budget Travel · Diving · Island · Nature · Trekking
Before you go
Accessibility
The island has a poorly constructed runway where planes have crashed. No regular ferry or commercial transport exists. Getting there requires either private vessel/plane or booking an organized shark-diving tour.
Accommodation
No hotels or hostels exist. The main settlement Campo Oeste houses fishing families. Organized tour participants typically sleep aboard their vessels.
Connectivity
No cellular service, internet, newspapers, radios, or official websites exist on the island. Communication with the outside world is extremely limited.
Food
No restaurants or stores exist. Bring all food supplies for your entire trip. A desalination plant and natural spring provide water, but backup supplies are recommended.
Safety
Great white sharks are numerous in surrounding waters—do not swim or dive without cage protection. Cliff edges on the island can be obscured by vegetation; falls of 2,000 feet are a real hazard.