In san ignacio lagoon, mexico, the whales are so close you. The great gray whales of baja natural habitat adventures. From december to marchapril they mate and give birth in the warm and shallow waters off the baja california, mexico. On 20 february 1996, during an aerial survey along the baja california peninsula, we observed a single right whale eubalaena glacialis at 2302n. Especially gray whales, humpbacks, finbacks and blue whales are regularly seen here from december to march. One guest described it as, its handsdown one of the most incredible wildlife encounters ive ever had. Baja discovery is a leading ecotourism company providing natural history trips and tours in baja california mexico, including gray whale watching at san ignacio lagoon, sea kayaking, pack trips to visit cave paintings, and custom tours and treks for birding and botany. Whaletrips mexico the best tips for whale watching in. The trip set out from san diego and travelling down the baja california peninsular and.
And, two days whale watching in san ignacio lagoon also called, laguna san ignacio, both on the pacific side of baja, mexico. Baja discovery san ignacio 2020 all you need to know. Baja california is fast becoming the premier location to watch whales in the world. The humpback gets its name from its distinctive body shape. Grey whale watching in baja is one of the worlds most intimate wildlife encounters. The whale watching baja, mexico trips are open to all ages and abilities, and no special skill or ability is required. Whales, the largest known mammal, can grow up to 50 feet in. 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. Download scientific diagram study area around the baja california. 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. Example of a blue whale identification photograph included in the.
To download the full whaleplanner as a graphic, please just click this link and save the graphic on the next page. Then they go on their long journey to feed in the rich feeding grounds of the north. There are only 3 places in the world that grey whales give birthall on the baja. Oct 19, 2017 i left the pacific ocean to go to the sea of cortez in search of the largest animal in the world. Come watch the whales and, even if you get here out of season, take a boat ride on the bay. With all that, we do get close to the whales on every whale watching tour. Whale season starts in january and lasts until april. We cannot guarantee you will touch whales that is completely up to the whales.
In mexicos stunning magdalena bay, humans and whales meet up. North pacific right whale eubalaena glacialis aquatic mammal. Baja whale watching combined with sea of cortez kayaking in loreto makes this tour a guest favorite. Whale watching is one of the most popular activities in baja. We had a fantastic time full of blows, flukes and even one breach. It has a bulky head with bumpy knots tubercles and long pectoral fins. Combination gray whale and blue whale trips each combination trip is unique with specific start and end points that vary with the itinerary date.
It was around 3pm on friday 28 february 2014, in san ignacio lagoon, baja california. Seven of us, plus our guide, were in a small panga motorboat, bobbing around on a sunny afternoon. Immerse yourself in endless wildlife experiences on searcher natural history tours signature 12day itinerary to baja california, mexico. Our 9day midwinter kayaking adventure in the sea of cortez with whale watching in magdalena bay, offers the experience of a lifetime for kayakers, bird and wildlife lovers, whale watching enthusiasts and outdoor adventurers. We also visit the beautiful sea of cortez for whale watching on this weeklong adventure on mexicos baja california peninsula. Study area around the baja california peninsula where blue whales. Whale magic tours educational, intimate, naturalist guided. Whale watching season begins in baja california travel. Scammons is also the largest of the three whale watching lagoon. In this baja, the gray whales come to you photography. The name whale shark comes from its size, being as large as some species of whales. Only a limited number of boats are allowed in the whale watching areas and they must have a maximum of 68 passengers, a guide and a boat handler. Know season and schedule for baja whale watching tours and. 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. Many whalewatching toursoff boston or maui, for exampletake place on large commercial boats where. Whale shark facts the whale shark is the largest fish on the planet, reaching lengths of arround 18 to 40 feet 5. Feb 10, 2015 the biggest animal on earth performs the longest mammal migration in nature. 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. Baja whale watching in scammons lagoon on a trip through baja on royal enfield motorcycles.
Jan 31, 2018 sleepy west coast towns suddenly come to life when its the season for whale watching on baja. San ignacio lagoon and sea of cortez oceanic society. 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. Whale watching tours with gray whales in bajas magdalena bay gray whale watching guaranteed. We have the blue whale, the largest mammal on earth. 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. Hi, i have been swimming with the whale sharks around isla mujeres, where we regularly vacation. We also have grays, humpback, fin, minke and pilots, bryan jauregui tells travel agent. When the gray whales arrive in baja to have their babies, it is a magical time. More than 20 species of whales are encountered around baja most yearround, making this area an important center for whale observation. 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. Download scientific diagram example of a blue whale identification photograph included in the baja california blue whale catalogue. Explore the best of both baja, mexico coasts on an oars baja sea kayaking and whale watching adventure.
The magic begins when an intimate group of whale enthus. 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. The whale watching in san ignacio lagoon is unlike any other whale watching. Up to nine species of whales visit baja on a regular basis. Gray whale watching in baja 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. Check out these cool new baja whale watching videos. 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, the california gray whales set off on the longest migration made by any mammal. Naturalist guide shari bondy and her crew invite you to experience the magic with them in the gray whale calving lagoon near guerrero negro, baja california sur, mexico. Please scroll down for available trips and to book your trip.
The east coast of baja is bordered by the sea of cortez, supporting the largest and most varied population of whales in the world, as well as one of the last sanctuaries for the endangered finback and blue whales, the largest of the cetaceans twice the size of gray whale. There are so many whales here at this time, that you can just drop anchor and wait for them to swim up. In addition, whale watching is becoming more common in the sea of cortez. For more information on whales and whale watching in baja, please contact. Its worth travelling all the way to baja for that single experience alone. Whale watching tours with gray whales in bajas magdalena bay. Experience magical, close encounters with the friendly gray whale mothers and calves of san ignacio lagoon, a unesco world heritage site. Baja airventures has three oneofkind soft, ecoadventure baja whale watching tours youll love. 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. The whaleplanner december a whale watching infographic. Todos santos whale watching baja california, mexico. Feb 21, 2016 gopro footage shot on an 11 day whale watching trip with mark carwardine. Ultimate baja whale expedition natural habitat adventures.
Every year, thousands of gray whales travel between mexico and alaska, one of the longest known maritime migrations. The eye of a gray whale swimming in san ignacio lagoon. Wed watched jealously as a mother and baby grey whale approached a boat 100m away. Where to watch although a small percentage of whales, particularly those that are not giving birth, make it as far south as cabo san lucas and the east cape on the southern tip of the baja, most whale watching takes place in three major lagoons all the coastline of the baja peninsula. Mothers nudge their daysold babies up to the boats, they rub against the hulls, and in some cases even come close enough to be patted on the nose. Gopro footage shot on an 11 day whale watching trip with mark carwardine. The opportunities for whale encounters here are truly exceptional. Usually, well over whales are here during each season and, on some exceptional seasons, baja whale watching experts counted over 2000 gray whales, including baby whales. Whales and dolphins you may see on our 12day searcher natural history tour. When tourists come to see gray whales that migrate to baja lagoons at calving season, it often seems the curiosity might be mutual. The main whalewatching season in baja is from early february to the end of april. The combo trips offers three days of whale watching during peak season. The trip set out from san diego and travelling down the baja california peninsular and into the sea of cortez. Gazing into the eye of a whale is a humbling, life changing encounter you will never forget.
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