Whale season is getting underway in the mexican pacific, and baja california sur bcs is the place to be. Whether you decide to visit the beautiful beaches famous around the world, historical cities from the times of the spanish colony and archeological sites of cultures such as the maya, olmeca and azteca among others, beautiful national parks in deserts, mountains and forests, or just hang out in one of the modern cities, you will. Its time for your wonderful whale watching experience at magdalena bay. Sergios whale watching season ensenada baja california. Whales, seasons and breeding researchgate, the professional network for scientists. The sea of cortez, on the coast of mexico, is the place. Download scientific diagram locations of laguna san ignacio and laguna. Snorkeling is a mustdo on your list of things to do on your vacation. This tour company also will arrange for overnight accommodations.
But in reality there are not related to whales, they belong to the shark. Whale watching season begins in baja california travel. The whaleplanner december a whale watching infographic. A gray whale spyhops in the waters of san ignacio lagoon, baja, mexico. Aug 25, 2017 a gray whale spyhops in the waters of san ignacio lagoon, baja, mexico. Located off of baja californias west coast, it is the wintering grounds of the magnificent gray whale. The proprietor is considered the father of whale watching, and is a pioneer of baja whale tours. Whale watching san diego style we love whales and have driven deep into mexico twice to the unesco world heritage site of the whale diy baja california road trip. Every year, over 1,500 california gray whales migrate from the cold bering and chukchi waters near alaska to the warm pacific waters off the coast of mexico s baja peninsula. In late december the first gray whales begin to arrive in the baja, mexico. Dreamlike pictures of gray whales from the baja california, mexico. It has a bulky head with bumpy knots tubercles and long pectoral fins.
Come watch the whales and, even if you get here out of season, take a boat ride on the bay. The baja california is known as biggest cactigarden of. Humpback whale megaptera novaeangliae, baja california sur, san jose del. When the gray whales arrive in baja to have their babies, it is a magical time. Limited to 18 travelers a very important feature of our whale watching tours is the limited group size, as whale encounters are best experienced with fewer travelers for a more intimate nature experience. Gray whale watching season begins in early december and moves along the pacific coast of the baja peninsula and ends in early april as the whale return north. Baja whale watching tours may get you close enough to touch. We also visit the beautiful sea of cortez for whale watching on this weeklong adventure on mexico s baja california peninsula. The best whale watching ever baja california, mexico youtube. We also have grays, humpback, fin, minke and pilots, bryan jauregui tells travel agent. Here you will find the operators and licensed boats to take you live that wonderful encounter with the colossus of the sea, an extraordinary experience.
Visit our baja mexico kayak map page to view or print a larger version of this baja whalewatching tour map. Its flanked on the west by the mighty pacific ocean and on the east by the nutrientrich waters of the sea of cortez, so its no surprise that the mexican state of baja california sur bcs is one of the best destinations in the world for whale watching. Especially at the end of the breeding season march and april the whales in the baja lagoons may become exceptionally friendly, allowing the whale watchers to pet them. Whales can sometimes be seen swimming off mexicos pacific coast as well as in the waters around baja california sur and the. Sergios whale watching the trip ensenada baja california. The first months of the year gray whales and humpback whales come close to shore on their annual migration from the cold alaska waters to the warm lagoons at the center of. Ultimate baja whale expedition natural habitat adventures. Its an area rich in sea food for humans as well as whales so it attracts huge numbers of humpback, grey, blue and fin whales, plus playful dolphins and sea lions.
How to go whale watching in baja california sur, mexico. In the weeks in the whales will venture as far south as cabo pulmo and cabo san lucas to winter, before turning around and heading north again to summer in arctic waters. This is some video of my amazing whale watching trip we went with the green tortoise, camping in mexico on fantastic beaches where its warm and sunny in the winter now thats travel. Whale watching mexico mexico ecotourism natural habitat. Whales and dolphins you may see on our 12day searcher natural history tour. Like the gray whale, the humpback is a baleen filter feeder whale that grows to about 12 to 16 meters 39 to 52 feet. Every year, over 1,500 california gray whales migrate from the cold bering and chukchi waters near alaska to the warm pacific waters off the coast of mexicos baja peninsula. Mar 25, 20 if you want an experience of a lifetime, magdalena bay whales is the outfit to use. They came right up to the rowing boat, once even a mother whale with his baby.
The trip satellite map of todos santos bay which shows the whales migration route and the probable path that the boat will take. Mexico the best tips for whale watching in mexico whaletrips. Gray whales migrate to the lagoons and bays of the baja for the winter. How to go whale watching in baja california sur, mexico tripsavvy. Every spring, the rich waters of the loreto national marine park draw the worlds largest animal to come feed. This great whales of baja expedition is the ultimate land and sea whale watching experience. Gray whales in cabo san lucas whale watch cabo tours. Trip highlights indepth, upclose encounters on six separate smallgroup skiff excursions, witness the spring finale of the gray whales annual migration from alaska to baja. Mexico is a diverse place, and has a lot to offer to travelers. From december to april they use the tropical waters off the baja california as their winter quarters. Our snorkeling adventure in cabo is a great for the whole family. Baja whale watching, san ignacio lagoon baja discovery. Immerse yourself in endless wildlife experiences on searcher natural history tours signature 12day itinerary to baja california, mexico.
The best whale watching ever baja california, mexico. A worldclass whalewatching destination, baja california is home to over. Explore the extraordinary marine life of cabo san lucas, mexico, with our snorkeling tour. We have the blue whale, the largest mammal on earth. Conquer the oceans of cabo san lucas and snorkel in the beautiful baja waters. Feb 17, 2017 the whale watching season officially starts on 15 th december with february being the peak month for sighting whales. Todos santos whale watching baja california, mexico. In january 1972, the mexican government created the worlds first marine. Sergios sportfishing center callejon todos santos centro c. Between december and april one of the most spectacular natural shows takes place. Sa image called friendlies by whale watching tourists, many whales now seek human contact in the baja lagoons.
Experience magical, close encounters with the friendly gray whale mothers and calves of san ignacio lagoon, a unesco world heritage site. Spyhopping, where the animal vertically pokes its head out of the water, is a behavior exhibited by cetacean s some sharks. When you come with us to mexico to see them, youll be forever spoiled for whale watching, because it doesnt get any better than this. San ignacio lagoon and sea of cortez oceanic society. If youre here just for the sea kayaking, the best time to visit baja is the end of octearly dec, as well as marapr, as the wind drops and the sea of cortez is clear and calm. You can download general gray whale information on this page kindly. To have an excellent chance of seeing whales, visit baja between the. For more information on whales and whale watching in baja, please contact. The trip program is 1 hour to the sighting area, 2 hours at whales sightseeing area and 1 hour trip back.
This is a diverse and brilliant wilderness area full of contrasts. The 6,000 mile journey brings these magnificent marine mammals to sanctuaries situated in lagoons off the shores of baja california sur. Mexican conservation passport to access natural protected areas. Whale shark facts the whale shark is the largest fish on the planet, reaching lengths of arround 18 to 40 feet 5.
The blue whale goes out to breathe between eight and fifteen times and then submerges for periods of three to twenty minutes. Mar 28, 2016 ok, i have europe on my big trip planning list celebrating the high schoolers graduating, but now it looks like whale watching in baja needs to be high on my list. Imagine the excitement youll feel getting closer than the average human to these incredible creatures. In mexico we find it on the western coast of the baja california peninsula and the sea of cortez. A worldclass whalewatching destination, baja california is home to over a dozen different whales, including curious gray whales of laguna san ignacio and earths largest inhabitants, blue whales. Jan 22, 2010 this is some video of my amazing whale watching trip we went with the green tortoise, camping in mexico on fantastic beaches where its warm and sunny in the winter now thats travel. Whale watching season begins in baja california travel agent. To download the full whaleplanner as a graphic, please just click this link and. What whale species to watch according to seasons baja california peninsula is a vast territory stretching for nearly 1100 miles south from the border of californiausa with mexico. It offers charter flights directly from san diego to san ignacio and fiveday, allinclusive packages, including accommodations at the camps. Although we can organise half and fullday experiences from cabo, this signature eightday expedition delves deeper into the islandlike peninsula of baja sur for incredible wildlife encounters, breathtaking desert scenery, crumbling spanish missions, culinary exploration and a unique interaction with. The name whale shark comes from its size, being as large as some species of whales. February is peak month for both grey whales and visitors, and whale watching trips take place in magdalena bay and san ignacio lagoon. In 1991, partly as a tradeoff for banning fishing in the lagoon during the tourist season.
Whale watching is one of the most popular activities in baja. Interestingly enough, here on the oregon coast, we also see the whales as the head north during their annual migration, then as they head back south. The opportunities for whale encounters here are truly exceptional. Mar 15, 2018 baja s whale season though whale watching in baja is a yearround activity, the winter months are the height of whale season. Whale watching tours with gray whales in bajas magdalena bay.
And theres no more exhilarating place for it than mexicos baja peninsula, where gray whales shelter in protected pacific lagoons to mate and give birth before. There are no dedicated tours for these creatures, but if youre lucky youll spot one of them as well. Every year, the california gray whales set off on the longest migration made by any mammal. The average weight is arround 15 tons the name whale shark comes from its size, being as large as some species of whales. Apr 07, 2018 dreamlike pictures of gray whales from the baja california, mexico. Baja s whale season though whale watching in baja is a yearround activity, the winter months are the height of whale season. Hi, i have been swimming with the whale sharks around isla mujeres, where we regularly vacation. These are panga local motorboat tours with a knowledgeable captainguide. Imagine the five to six days that you will be able to experience and learn about the outstanding baja peninsula. Up to nine species of whales visit baja on a regular basis. Whale watching with baja discovery we hope to welcome you to the very best camp for watching gray whales in baja california, mexico. The humpback gets its name from its distinctive body shape.
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