The island was discovered by Hernán Cortés during his trip to the mainland in 1534 and named Pearl Island by the large number of oysters found there. Many years later, in 1631, Juan de Iturbe and Francisco de Ortega, who were engaged in fishing pearls, baptized with its current name.

The island has 99 kilometers of area, its coasts have many multicolored cliffs where volcanic strata are appreciated. Holy Spirit is the habitat and refuge of different endemic species such as herons, red-tailed hawk, the cat tail bell and black hare. They are also sea lions and fur seals.

Although at one time was inhabited today Island of the Holy Spirit is only playground. The visiting divers, fishermen and tourists who like to spend the day at its beautiful coves: San Gabriel, the Whale, the hen, the Candlestick. The island of Isla Partida is separated by a narrow channel at low tide allows communication between them.

On the island may be the remains of the pearl farm which operated until 1910, the first in the Americas.

There are continuous hiking and camping in the Holy Spirit that attract those who enjoy watching wildlife, especially birds, and hiking. In small Roosters, Chicken and Ballena, near the island of Espiritu Santo, can be practiced diving.

In the city of La Paz you can visit the Cathedral of Our Lady of La Paz, the Library of the Californias and Cultural Unity Agúndez Jesus Castro. There are also lots of fun at night in discos and nightclubs.

We suggest you hire the services of a guide. In La Paz there are several companies with expert guides who run tours to the islands. Please note that not allowed to swim, snorkel or in any way invade the territory of the seals, since they tend to be quite aggressive if disturbed. SOURCE: SECTUR

La Isla del Espíritu Santo is located at the northern end of the Bay of La Paz, 29 kilometers from the city. Playa Tecolote or piers pangas depart La Paz, yacht or tourist boat to the Island of the Holy Spirit.

By land:

You can get through the transpeninsular # 1 "Benito Juarez" road from Tijuana to Los Cabos. This road offers the services of Federal Highway Police, Green Angels and emergency services that can provide the authorities of the nearest town: Red Cross, Fire, Municipal Police, etc.Recommendation: Do not drive at night (due to cattle), respect the signs and safety rules when traveling.

By air:

Domestic and international airports connect with the main cities of the country, the United States and Canada. The Los Cabos International Airport (SJD), located 15 km north of Los Cabos, international flights across America West, Alaska Airlines, Continental, Delta and Mexicana daily.They also get to Los Cabos flights from other cities of the American Union.

The International Airport of La Paz (LAP), located 10 km north of the city receives flights from Los Angeles, Mexico City, Guadalajara and Monterrey, among other cities, through airlines like Aerocalifornia, Aeromexico and Aerolitoral daily .

Loreto International Airport (LTO) receives US flights connecting the cities of Los Angeles, Tucson and San Diego; Aerolitoral (AM) provides domestic flights.

By sea:

It can be reached via ferries traveling from Los Mochis and Mazatlan to La Paz and Santa Rosalia to Guaymas offering a variety of services.