Baja california sur is one of the best world destinations to see whales. Check out these cool new baja whale watching videos. Gopro footage shot on an 11 day whale watching trip with mark carwardine. The blue whales of the loreto marine reserve the aquarium of the world is how the great jacques cousteau referred to the sea of cortez. Whale watching tours with gray whales in bajas magdalena bay gray whale watching guaranteed. For most people, being close to a massive friendly whale with a gentle disposition is one of the greatest thrills in the animal world. Mar 28, 2016 whale watching in baja california in january, we took a whale watching excursion around the southern end of the santa monica bay. Whale numbers down in baja california mexico news daily. Jul 31, 2012 specializing in marine tours, from kayaking in the scenic waters of cabo, to swimming with majestic whale sharks, oscar has seen his share of incredible ocean life in baja california sur. The gray whale migration 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 the baja california peninsula, where they will mate and give birth to their young.
Don a mask and snorkel for a swim around the rocks and inlets of the islands and you will see why. Two unique baja whale watching trips on the pacific ocean and sea of cortez and one baja whale shark ecotour on the sea of cortez that world travelers rave about. Whale watching, cave paintings, wine tasting and more. Two young tourists rescued a rare fish from a beach on the eastern coast of baja california sur a. Whale watching tours with gray whales in bajas magdalena bay. In this baja, the gray whales come to you photography. Sperm whales of baja california sur cabo whale trek. Whales and dolphins you may see on our 12day searcher natural history tour. Grey whales in san ignacio lagoon, baja california sur kimo morris. Discover the best whale watching spots in mexico and be captivated by the majestic gray, blue, and humpback whales. Foodies and firsttime visitors wont want to miss this comprehensive food walking tour of downtown cabo san lucas led by a local guide. Explore baja california, mexico with birch aquarium and andiamo travel experts on two different membersonly trips. Whale lovin is in the air from the mating to nursing of the calfs. San ignacio lagoon baja california 2020 all you need to.
When the gray whales arrive in baja to have their babies, it is a magical time. Island cat baja whale shark home whale shark, cabo san. Every year gray whales migrate more than 10,000 miles between their summer feeding grounds in the arctic and the coastal lagoons of the southern baja peninsula. Baja california whale watching, mexico ultimate travel co. Experience magical, close encounters with the friendly gray whale mothers and calves of san ignacio lagoon, a unesco world heritage site. Laguna san ignacio in baja california sur, mexico is one of 3 lagoons on the southwest coast of baja that are the winter home of the gray whale. Discover the beauty of the baja california peninsula in mexico. This great whales of baja expedition is the ultimate land and sea whale watching experience.
Whale watching season begins in baja california travel. Grey whales in san ignacio lagoon, baja california sur youtube. 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 the baja california peninsula, where they will mate and give birth to their young. Mar 09, 2015 from february 18 to 23, 2015, i traveled as a whale naturalist with 36 birch aquarium members through baja california sur, mexico, on a mission to see gray whales in the guerrero negro and san ignacio lagoons. Whale watching in baja california sur hidden corners. Whales, the largest known mammal, can grow up to 50 feet in.
The whale shark season runs from october through april. Aug 25, 2017 the eye of a gray whale swimming in san ignacio lagoon. In this baja lagoon, whales seek attention from humans, turning the rules of. The baja california is one of the most important regions for whale watching in the whole world, as various kinds of whales use the subtropical waters of the mexican peninsula as winter quarters. The best time to visit baja is undoubtedly between mid january and mid march, when the grey whales migrate to the lagoons to give birth. Along the way we stop to visit points of interest and photo opportunities. What follows are my top 5 reasons why you need to visit baja california sur, mexico.
Mar 27, 2012 grey whales in san ignacio lagoon, baja california sur kimo morris. Baja whale watching gray whales in baja california. Of the whale watching tours we offer in baja mexico, this one is best for seeing whales at very close range, and plenty of them. Up to nine species of whales visit baja on a regular basis. Once we begin the tour in the bay we are quickly with the mamma grey whales and their babies. How to go whale watching in baja california sur, mexico. We travel from loreto over to the paific side of the baja.
There are so many whales here at this time, that you can just drop anchor and wait for them to swim up. Your hotel is situated in the heart of the city, beside one of baja californias most picturesque squares. Grey whales in san ignacio lagoon, baja california sur. The beautiful pristine untouched magdalena bay must not be missed during a holiday to baja california sur. Whaletrips mexico the best tips for whale watching in. We were staying right on the shore in an ecocamp but would be going out into the designated whalewatching area of the lagoon twice daily in small boats. Gray whales have come for centuries to mate, calve, and relax before heading north to their arctic feeding grounds. 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. On our first evening mark filled us in on what to expect. Mark is addicted to baja californias whales, visiting every year.
The trip set out from san diego and travelling down the baja california peninsular and into the sea of cortez. Baja airventures has three oneofkind soft, ecoadventure baja whale watching tours youll love. But the highlight of your journey to loreto is undoubtedly your grey whale watching tour in magdalena bay, followed by a journey through las dunas to see the variety of bird species that inhabit the area. The sea of cortez was aptly coined the worlds aquarium by jacques cousteau. We also visit the beautiful sea of cortez for whale watching on this weeklong adventure on mexicos baja california peninsula. The gray whale lagoons of baja california offer the best possibility for this opportunity of anywhere in the world. All reservations must be made through andiamo travel and cannot be made through the birch aquarium ticketing office. With the dazzling abundant variety of marine creatures in the beautiful sea of cortez, theres no shortage of photoworthy encounters to be had. Males can grow up to 60 feet in length and can weigh 4050 tons, usually reaching full size around 50 years old. We had a fantastic time full of blows, flukes and even one breach. The gray whale watching season in baja california begins in january and ends at the end of march in bahia magdalena and. Stop by several culinary hotspots and hidden gems that you probably wouldnt find alone and sample a selection of local specialties, like tacos, tostadas, and more, for an authentic experience. Females tend to be smaller, usually around 3040 feet long and weighing 1418 tons.
Top 8 marine animal encounters in baja california sur cabo. Every year, the california gray whales set off on the longest migration made by any mammal. Whale watching is one of the most popular activities in baja. Visitors go out into the lagoons in small fishing boats, and up close encounters with the gentle. Feb 21, 2016 gopro footage shot on an 11 day whale watching trip with mark carwardine. Baja charters and island cat, have successfully operated the premier whale shark encounter for seven years with a perfect track record of locating them, subject to weather and governmental regulations. San ignacio lagoon and sea of cortez oceanic society. Especially gray whales, humpbacks, finbacks and blue whales are regularly seen here from december to march. The eye of a gray whale swimming in san ignacio lagoon. The blue whales of the loreto marine reserve, baja california sur.
Baja whale watching, san ignacio lagoon baja discovery. Occasionally seen in water off the coast of baja california, the sperm whale is the largest toothed whale in the world. In this baja lagoon, whales seek attention from humans, turning the rules of wildlife photography on their head. 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.
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