By Ryan Thomas – Article from Los Cabos Magazine – Issue #8

Looking for a new way to explore Los Cabos? Do you want to learn a little about the incredible plants and animals that live here in Baja? Nestled within the borders of the Cabo Real Private Natural Reserve, Desert Park offers you the perfect opportunity to accomplish these goals. As you glide through the desert with comfort and ease on a state-of-the-art Honda ATV, you will be guided by an experienced naturalist through 3,300 acres of the most breathtaking scenery you will encounter during your stay in Los Cabos. You will learn about the plants and animals of the Baja California Sur desert from your guide as he points them out during intermittent rest stops. He will also explain to you how the indigenous people of the area used these plants and animals for everyday life. The Desert Park experience is far more than an off-road excursion, it is a virtual reality history lesson on wheels.

Never ridden an ATV before? Don’t be concerned. They’re safe and easy to drive and the Desert Park staff will show you the ropes on their short training course. In fact you don’t leave the course for the excursion until you are completely comfortable aboard your off-road machine. Once you have it figured out, you’re off, bounding through the desert seeing Los Cabos from a whole new perspective.

You’ll need to decide between the 3-hour arroyo excursion and the 5-hour lunch safari. Both will send you through pristine canyons and provide panoramic views of the desert with the Sea of Cortez as a backdrop. Don’t forget your camera, there will be plenty of opportunities for photos. Be sure to have your guide take a few photos of you as well.

Desert Park provides all safety equipment needed for the ride. This includes a helmet, goggles and a scarf to keep the dust out of your face. It is recommended that you wear long pants, a long sleeve shirt and closed toed shoes. You’ll also want to make sure that any exposed skin is protected with sunscreen.

The 3-hour trips depart at 10:00 am, 1:00 pm and 4:00 pm. The 5-hour lunch safari departs at 9:00 am. Single riders cost $50 usd, and doubles cost $70 usd. You can make a reservation through your concierge or call direct to 144-0127.