When developers began circling Espíritu Santo island in the 1990s, a private conservation effort saw them off. But today the Unesco site faces a new threat: mass tourism ...

You never really know what you’ll find when you head out into the Baja’s Sea of Cortez, but that’s what makes it impossible to resist. On a recent morning, we left our hotel at the bustling port town ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

If the cold winds of late fall are already inspiring the winter blues, a healthy dose of southern comfort might be just what the doctor orders. Directly south is Mexico, and if you have to sink your ...

Within the warm, aqua waters of the Sea of Cortez are treasures to discover and adventures to take—an eco-retreat experience that guarantees an unforgettable vacation memory. Cousteau called these ...

This trip was hosted. All opinions expressed are entirely my own. Like many travelers to Mexico, we wore a wristband. But ours didn’t allow access to buffets, unlimited cocktails, pools or nightly ...

Carlos Herrera was arrested on Espíritu Santo Island in El Salvador on May 13. His family has been unable to contact him since. Mr. Herrera is 21 years old. He had been working as a “lanchero,” a ...