Pure, untouched nature surrounds those who have the chance to set foot on Isla Espíritu Santo, an island off the coast of Mexico’s Baja California Sur. The uninhabited island in the Sea of Cortez is part of a long-protected UNESCO World Heritage site and is home to many endemic species. The sea life off its coast is so vibrant and varied it’s been dubbed the “aquarium of the world.”

Visually, Isla Espíritu Santo is a wonder. The shallow soft green water that surrounds it makes the orange-pink cliffs of the island pop. Ancient cave art and hidden lagoons are waiting to be discovered, as are the island’s deserted beaches.

You can visit Isla Espíritu Santo on a day trip from La Paz, Mexico, but a lucky few can sleep on the island’s remote beaches and enjoy the starry sky, which is void of light pollution. The island’s glamping site, Camp Cecil, isn’t luxurious compared to other over-the-top glamping destinations. But it offers something very few places in the world can: the chance to sleep on an uninhabited island and wake up to a view very few people will ever witness. From camp, the renowned “aquarium of the world” — home to whales, dolphins, whale sharks, sea turtles, and manta rays — is at your feet.

At Camp Cecil, guests sleep right on the beach in high-ceiling camping tents that are outfitted with real beds and fresh linens. The bathrooms have compost toilets, and the showers are warmed by the sun. The setup is simple and environmentally minded, yet comfortable.

But there is nothing simple about the locale, which is known for its virgin beaches and desert landscape marked by volcanic rock formations. Each morning, guests wake to meet the day’s adventure. You can stay on the island to check out ancient cave art and look for endemic flora and fauna on one of the 10 designated hiking trails, or kayak along the coastline to one of the many bays lined with white sandy beaches.

Further out to sea, some of the most spectacular ocean creatures await — including giant whale sharks, the largest fish in the ocean. There are also several renowned snorkel and dive sites, and swimming with sea lions is always a visitor favorite.

Guides and any equipment you’ll need are provided by Camp Cecil, including everything from stand-up paddleboards and kayaks to snorkels and binoculars. All meals, prepared by an onsite chef, are also included, as is a nightly happy hour where guests share highlights from the day’s adventures.

An all-inclusive stay at Camp Cecil on Isla Espíritu Santo costs $395 per night for adults, which includes all necessary equipment, meals, the permits needed to sleep on a UNESCO-protected island, and roundtrip transfers to the island. There is a two-night stay minimum for overnight guests and reservations can be made through Todos Santos Eco Adventures