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. 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. More than 20 species of whales are encountered around baja most yearround, making this area an important center for whale observation. Sperm whales of baja california sur cabo whale trek. To see the whales blowing, sounding, mating, and calving in their. Apr 12, 2012 there are few places in the world where one can pet a wild whale. The biggest animal on earth performs the longest mammal migration in nature. There are few places in the world where one can pet a wild whale. Its whalewatching season on mexicos pacific coast, from. Loreto blue whales in loreto, the blue whale is our.
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. Whale watching is one of the most popular activities in baja. Whales, the largest known mammal, can grow up to 50 feet in. Sustainable wildlife experiences in baja california sur lonely planet.
Mexico baja california sur sea of cortez destination 2009. Aug 25, 2017 the eye of a gray whale swimming in san ignacio lagoon. On our first evening mark filled us in on what to expect. 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.
Feb 10, 2015 the biggest animal on earth performs the longest mammal migration in nature. In addition, whale watching is becoming more common in the sea of cortez. However, working with grey whales in baja california s san ignacio lagoon turned my approach on its head. Males can grow up to 60 feet in length and can weigh 4050 tons, usually reaching full size around 50 years old. Whale watching holidays whale watching holidays around the. 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. 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. Similarly, in the bm lagoon complex to the south, gray whales also arrived late, counts of gray. Our annual baja california whale adventure, a collaboration between. The whales migrate each winter to the warm waters here to breed, coming from feeding grounds near canada and. Blue whales migrate here during the winter months, they ca.
Whale petting in baja california sur, mexico youtube. Baja california sur is one of the best world destinations to see whales. Download scientific diagram study area around the baja california. This was the first time i had to wait for an animal to make physical contact before. Whale watching in baja california sur hidden corners. Whale watching tours, scamoons lagoon guerrero negro baja. Every year, the california gray whales set off on the longest migration made by any mammal. We drove halfway down the baja california peninsula to. The trip set out from san diego and travelling down the baja california peninsular and. Baja california is fast becoming the premier location to watch whales in the world. Mexico the best tips for whale watching in mexico whaletrips. Sergio martinez at autonomous university of baja california sur.
Check out these cool new baja whale watching videos. When the gray whales arrive in baja to have their babies, it is a magical time. 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. How to go whale watching in baja california sur, mexico. 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. The guide to the mexican state of baja california sur. Whales world wide is the overseas whale and dolphin watching arm of whale watch west cork. Mark is addicted to baja californias whales, visiting every year. 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. Guerrero negro is the largest town located in the municipality of mulege in the mexican state of baja california sur bcs. We also visit the beautiful sea of cortez for whale watching on this weeklong adventure on mexicos baja california peninsula.
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. One of them is lagun san ignacio in the mexican state of baja california sur. Gopro footage shot on an 11 day whale watching trip with mark carwardine. 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 nexus between governance and the economic impact of whale. Experience magical, close encounters with the friendly gray whale mothers and calves of san ignacio lagoon, a unesco world heritage site. Paz, baja california sur, mexico has conducted annual blue whale surveys during winter. 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. Heres how to see humpbacks, gray whales, blue whales and whale sharks in the region. Humpback whale megaptera novaeangliae, baja california sur, san jose del cabo, cabo san lucas, cabo pulmo, motorized boats different sizes.
Whales and dolphins you may see on our 12day searcher natural history tour. Gray whale watching at san ignacio lagoon, baja california. Magical wildlife encounters in baja california sur await on this magnificent eightday tour. 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. We had a fantastic time full of blows, flukes and even one breach. 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. 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. Top 8 marine animal encounters in baja california sur cabo. Whale watching season comes to a close april 30 dont miss out. Occasionally seen in water off the coast of baja california, the sperm whale is the largest toothed whale in the world. Blue whale watching in baja california sur youtube. This great whales of baja expedition is the ultimate land and sea whale watching experience. Wildlife encounters in baja california sur journey mexico. In this baja lagoon, whales seek attention from humans, turning the rules of wildlife photography on their head.
Immerse yourself in endless wildlife experiences on searcher natural history tours signature 12day itinerary to baja california, mexico. In this baja, the gray whales come to you photography. A grey whale has been returned safely to the pacific ocean after three days beached on the coast of mexicos baja california sur state. The federal environmental protection agency says in a. Study area around the baja california peninsula where blue whales.
Mexicos baja california sur is a whale watching paradise. We drove halfway down the baja california peninsula to the city of. 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. Come with me blue whale watching in loreto bay, baja california sur, mexico. 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. Up to nine species of whales visit baja on a regular basis. San ignacio lagoon and sea of cortez oceanic society. Whale beached for 3 days on mexicos northwest coast is back. What follows are my top 5 reasons why you need to visit baja california sur, mexico. Baja airventures has three oneofkind soft, ecoadventure baja whale watching tours youll love. Whale watching season begins in baja california travel.
The blue whales of the loreto marine reserve, baja california sur. Females tend to be smaller, usually around 3040 feet long and weighing 1418 tons. Gray whales have come for centuries to mate, calve, and relax before heading north to their arctic feeding grounds. 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. Discover the best whale watching spots in mexico and be captivated by the majestic gray, blue, and humpback whales.
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