Mexicos baja california sur is a whale watching paradise. Blue whale watching in baja california sur youtube. The blue whales of the loreto marine reserve, baja california sur. Apr 12, 2012 there are few places in the world where one can pet a wild whale. More than 20 species of whales are encountered around baja most yearround, making this area an important center for whale observation. Similarly, in the bm lagoon complex to the south, gray whales also arrived late, counts of gray. Occasionally seen in water off the coast of baja california, the sperm whale is the largest toothed whale in the world. This is hb maverick and we are going are south of the mexico border to south baja california to get up close to the gray whales. 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 season comes to a close april 30 dont miss out. The federal environmental protection agency says in a. Whale watching tours, scamoons lagoon guerrero negro baja. Whale watching in baja california sur hidden corners. Whales, the largest known mammal, can grow up to 50 feet in.
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. Immerse yourself in endless wildlife experiences on searcher natural history tours signature 12day itinerary to baja california, mexico. This great whales of baja expedition is the ultimate land and sea whale watching experience. Feb 10, 2015 the biggest animal on earth performs the longest mammal migration in nature. Take to the skies for a sightseeing flight, find your sea legs with blue whale and gray whale watching tours, and dip below the surface to swim with the playful sea lions of isla espiritu santo. The biggest animal on earth performs the longest mammal migration in nature.
Paz, baja california sur, mexico has conducted annual blue whale surveys during winter. Gray whales have come for centuries to mate, calve, and relax before heading north to their arctic feeding grounds. Females tend to be smaller, usually around 3040 feet long and weighing 1418 tons. Mexico baja california sur sea of cortez destination 2009. Males can grow up to 60 feet in length and can weigh 4050 tons, usually reaching full size around 50 years old. We drove halfway down the baja california peninsula to.
Whales world wide is the overseas whale and dolphin watching arm of whale watch west cork. We had a fantastic time full of blows, flukes and even one breach. In this baja lagoon, whales seek attention from humans, turning the rules of wildlife photography on their head. Welcome to loreto blue whales read about and enjoy photos of whale watching at loreto and book your tour were an independent familyowned local tour operator in loreto, baja california sur. How to go whale watching in baja california sur, mexico. Experience magical, close encounters with the friendly gray whale mothers and calves of san ignacio lagoon, a unesco world heritage site. In addition, whale watching is becoming more common in the sea of cortez. Wildlife encounters in baja california sur journey mexico. This was the first time i had to wait for an animal to make physical contact before. Heres how to see humpbacks, gray whales, blue whales and whale sharks in the region.
Baja airventures has three oneofkind soft, ecoadventure baja whale watching tours youll love. Whale watching is one of the most popular activities in baja. Sustainable wildlife experiences in baja california sur lonely planet. We drove halfway down the baja california peninsula to the city of. 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. In the shallow lagoons of the baja california and the california sur, every year thousands of gray whales gather to give birth to their calves. 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. Baja california sur is one of the best world destinations to see whales. Up to nine species of whales visit baja on a regular basis. 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. Top 8 marine animal encounters in baja california sur cabo. Whale watching season begins in baja california travel. Sperm whales of baja california sur cabo whale trek.
When the gray whales arrive in baja to have their babies, it is a magical time. Study area around the baja california peninsula where blue whales. 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. Gray whale watching at san ignacio lagoon, baja california. The trip set out from san diego and travelling down the baja california peninsular and. Mark is addicted to baja californias whales, visiting every year. Blue whales migrate here during the winter months, they ca. Aug 25, 2017 the eye of a gray whale swimming in san ignacio lagoon. Free and sovereign state of south lower california, is the secondsmallest mexican state by population and the 31st admitted state of the 32 states which make up the 32 federal entities of mexico. Guerrero negro is the largest town located in the municipality of mulege in the mexican state of baja california sur bcs. San ignacio lagoon and sea of cortez oceanic society. Whales and dolphins you may see on our 12day searcher natural history tour. We specialise in taking small parties of dedicated whale and dolphin watchers to different parts of the world to experience first hand the special behaviour of whales and dolphins in their. To see the whales blowing, sounding, mating, and calving in their.
What follows are my top 5 reasons why you need to visit baja california sur, mexico. The nexus between governance and the economic impact of whale. Come with me blue whale watching in loreto bay, baja california sur, mexico. One of them is lagun san ignacio in the mexican state of baja california sur. There are few places in the world where one can pet a wild whale. Whale beached for 3 days on mexicos northwest coast is back. Check out these cool new baja whale watching videos.
Baja california is fast becoming the premier location to watch whales in the world. Its whalewatching season on mexicos pacific coast, from. Discover the best whale watching spots in mexico and be captivated by the majestic gray, blue, and humpback whales. Humpback whale megaptera novaeangliae, baja california sur, san jose del cabo, cabo san lucas, cabo pulmo, motorized boats different sizes. Loreto blue whales in loreto, the blue whale is our. Sergio martinez at autonomous university of baja california sur. 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. Our annual baja california whale adventure, a collaboration between. The guide to the mexican state of baja california sur. We also visit the beautiful sea of cortez for whale watching on this weeklong adventure on mexicos baja california peninsula. A grey whale has been returned safely to the pacific ocean after three days beached on the coast of mexicos baja california sur state. On our first evening mark filled us in on what to expect.
Whale watching holidays whale watching holidays around the. Mexico the best tips for whale watching in mexico whaletrips. In this baja, the gray whales come to you photography. The whales migrate each winter to the warm waters here to breed, coming from feeding grounds near canada and.
However, working with grey whales in baja california s san ignacio lagoon turned my approach on its head. Whale petting in baja california sur, mexico youtube. 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. Don a mask and snorkel for a swim around the rocks and inlets of the islands and you will see why. 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.
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