Whale watching is one of the most popular activities in baja. We also visit the beautiful sea of cortez for whale watching on this weeklong adventure on mexico s baja california peninsula. Whales, seasons and breeding researchgate, the professional network for scientists. Sergios sportfishing center callejon todos santos centro c. Whale shark facts the whale shark is the largest fish on the planet, reaching lengths of arround 18 to 40 feet 5. Mexico is a diverse place, and has a lot to offer to travelers. San ignacio lagoon and sea of cortez oceanic society. You can download general gray whale information on this page kindly.
The sea of cortez was aptly coined the worlds aquarium by jacques cousteau. Ultimate baja whale expedition natural habitat adventures. 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. 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. In mexico we find it on the western coast of the baja california peninsula and the sea of cortez. The best whale watching ever baja california, mexico youtube. We have the blue whale, the largest mammal on earth. 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. 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. Baja california whale watching, mexico ultimate travel co. 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. Aug 25, 2017 a gray whale spyhops in the waters of san ignacio lagoon, baja, mexico. A worldclass whalewatching destination, baja california is home to over.
The blue whale goes out to breathe between eight and fifteen times and then submerges for periods of three to twenty minutes. Baja whale watching tours may get you close enough to touch. 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. Imagine the excitement youll feel getting closer than the average human to these incredible creatures. The humpback gets its name from its distinctive body shape. Imagine the five to six days that you will be able to experience and learn about the outstanding baja peninsula. This is a diverse and brilliant wilderness area full of contrasts. Baja whale watching, san ignacio lagoon baja discovery. Todos santos whale watching baja california, mexico. Hi, i have been swimming with the whale sharks around isla mujeres, where we regularly vacation. Like the gray whale, the humpback is a baleen filter feeder whale that grows to about 12 to 16 meters 39 to 52 feet.
The best whale watching ever baja california, mexico. 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. This tour company also will arrange for overnight accommodations. They came right up to the rowing boat, once even a mother whale with his baby. There are no dedicated tours for these creatures, but if youre lucky youll spot one of them as well. Spyhopping, where the animal vertically pokes its head out of the water, is a behavior exhibited by cetacean s some sharks. How to go whale watching in baja california sur, mexico tripsavvy. Bajas whale season though whale watching in baja is a yearround activity, the winter months are the height of whale season. In january 1972, the mexican government created the worlds first marine. These are panga local motorboat tours with a knowledgeable captainguide. 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. 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. 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. How to go whale watching in baja california sur, mexico.
Whale season is getting underway in the mexican pacific, and baja california sur bcs is the place to be. 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. Explore the extraordinary marine life of cabo san lucas, mexico, with our snorkeling tour. Whales and dolphins you may see on our 12day searcher natural history tour. In 1991, partly as a tradeoff for banning fishing in the lagoon during the tourist season. 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. Up to nine species of whales visit baja on a regular basis.
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. 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. Sergios whale watching the trip ensenada baja california. Every spring, the rich waters of the loreto national marine park draw the worlds largest animal to come feed. Sa image called friendlies by whale watching tourists, many whales now seek human contact in the baja lagoons. Gray whales migrate to the lagoons and bays of the baja for the winter. 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. To have an excellent chance of seeing whales, visit baja between the. Apr 07, 2018 dreamlike pictures of gray whales from the baja california, mexico. 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. 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. 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.
But in reality there are not related to whales, they belong to the shark. 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. Humpback whale megaptera novaeangliae, baja california sur, san jose del. Located off of baja californias west coast, it is the wintering grounds of the magnificent gray whale. 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. Its time for your wonderful whale watching experience at magdalena bay. Whale watching mexico mexico ecotourism natural habitat. 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. For more information on whales and whale watching in baja, please contact. Whale watching with baja discovery we hope to welcome you to the very best camp for watching gray whales in baja california, mexico. This great whales of baja expedition is the ultimate land and sea whale watching experience. The whaleplanner december a whale watching infographic.
Our snorkeling adventure in cabo is a great for the whole family. Sergios whale watching season ensenada baja california. In this baja, the gray whales come to you photography. Whale watching tours with gray whales in bajas magdalena bay. Gray whales in cabo san lucas whale watch cabo tours. Conquer the oceans of cabo san lucas and snorkel in the beautiful baja waters. The proprietor is considered the father of whale watching, and is a pioneer of baja whale tours. Visit our baja mexico kayak map page to view or print a larger version of this baja whalewatching tour map. Baja s whale season though whale watching in baja is a yearround activity, the winter months are the height of whale season. The baja california is known as biggest cactigarden of. The opportunities for whale encounters here are truly exceptional. Come watch the whales and, even if you get here out of season, take a boat ride on the bay. Download scientific diagram locations of laguna san ignacio and laguna.
Dreamlike pictures of gray whales from the baja california, 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. Every year, the california gray whales set off on the longest migration made by any mammal. The name whale shark comes from its size, being as large as some species of whales. The trip program is 1 hour to the sighting area, 2 hours at whales sightseeing area and 1 hour trip back. Mar 25, 20 if you want an experience of a lifetime, magdalena bay whales is the outfit to use. A gray whale spyhops in the waters of san ignacio lagoon, baja, mexico. Feb 17, 2017 the whale watching season officially starts on 15 th december with february being the peak month for sighting whales. In late december the first gray whales begin to arrive in the baja, mexico. 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 trip satellite map of todos santos bay which shows the whales migration route and the probable path that the boat will take. The 6,000 mile journey brings these magnificent marine mammals to sanctuaries situated in lagoons off the shores of baja california sur. February is peak month for both grey whales and visitors, and whale watching trips take place in magdalena bay and san ignacio lagoon. It has a bulky head with bumpy knots tubercles and long pectoral fins. Whale watching season begins in baja california travel agent. Whale watching season begins in baja california travel. Snorkeling is a mustdo on your list of things to do on your vacation. From december to april they use the tropical waters off the baja california as their winter quarters. 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. Mexico the best tips for whale watching in mexico whaletrips. The sea of cortez, on the coast of mexico, is the place. When the gray whales arrive in baja to have their babies, it is a magical time. To download the full whaleplanner as a graphic, please just click this link and.
Immerse yourself in endless wildlife experiences on searcher natural history tours signature 12day itinerary to baja california, mexico. Between december and april one of the most spectacular natural shows takes place. Whales can sometimes be seen swimming off mexicos pacific coast as well as in the waters around baja california sur and the. The average weight is arround 15 tons the name whale shark comes from its size, being as large as some species of whales. 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. We also have grays, humpback, fin, minke and pilots, bryan jauregui tells travel agent.
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