You can enjoy whale watching in baja california sur. 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. Experience magical, close encounters with the friendly gray whale mothers and calves of san ignacio lagoon, a unesco world heritage site. Therefore, in response to the growth of whale watching in baja and in an effort to reduce impacts to these marine mammals, the mexican government stablished strong whale watching guidelines nom 1semarnat2010. We also visit the beautiful sea of cortez for whale watching on this weeklong adventure on mexico s baja california peninsula. Fifteen years of marine mammal studies have brought her up close to whales, dolphins, and pinnipeds in alaska,washington, oregon, california, hawaii, mexico, bolivia, argentina, and new zealand. The heights of yankee whaling new bedford whaling museum. Whale watching, baja, mexico whale tours dive discovery. But much of what we have here in the gulf of california also exists in the gulf of mexico, but they are far fewer and it is much bigger, so sighting. This behavior was first reported in 1976 from san ignacio lagoon and has grown each year. Whales and whale watching in cancun discount vacations. Whale watching tours with gray whales in bajas magdalena bay.
During friendly encounters, a gray whale approaches a whale watching skiff, eyes the passengers, and may come alongside and surface so that the tourists can touch or sometimes even kiss the. Whale watch cabo is the only dedicated whale watching company based in cabo san lucas, mexico. The best places to swim with whale sharks lonely planet. Whales are our passion, and we love to share these moments with you. 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. Mexico new zealand norway south africa accommodation facts about whales whale classification breeding patterns of whales whale migration join us mexico.
These guidelines are not only to regulate sightings, but to also promote the conservation of whale species, including the gray whale. Whales of guerrero research project oceanic society. Mexico is a particularly popular destination for whale enthusiasts because of the annual migratory patterns of these majestic creatures. The biggest whale draw in baja is the magdalena bay nursery, where gray whales come to give birth and nurse their young. Learn about the majestic animals from your marine biologist guide as you ride on a small boat that is equipped with a restroom. Every winter they swim along baja california, and its possible to see them from january to april near the south, in loreto bay. Humpback whale calls heard in midocean basin maui now. These are locally made 22 foot boats, which are open and can. The whaleplanner february a whale watching infographic. A total of 1184 humpback whales were identified in mexican waters between 1986 and 1993. The fishing village of puerto adolfo lopez mateos located at the north end of magdalena bay event holds the international festival of the gray whale is celebrated, whale watching tours are also. Best time whale watching puerto vallarta puerto vallarta. Magdalena bay, mexico just off the bow of our 22foot open boat what baja fishermen call a panga a whale spout erupts with an adrenalinspiking fwooosh. A hydrophone, a special marine microphone, is onboard so you can listen to.
Humpback whales, however, arent afraid of people and are likely to leap out of the water right next to your boat. One of these is considered as one of the most pacifist animals in the world. Explore the best of both baja, mexico coasts on an oars baja sea kayaking and whale watching adventure. Saving gray whales and responsible whale watching in baja. This pod of killer whales was one of four seen near an oil rig in the gulf of mexico last october. Just off the tip of mexico s yucatan peninsula is a small island untouched by mass tourism.
Vacation whale watching activities in mexico expedia. On 29 january 2019, a 38foot male brydes whale stranded in the floridas everglades. In fact there are over 25 different species of whale and dolphin that can be found swimming, living and traveling through the waters of the gulf of mexico the warm weather, connecting rivers and waterways and abundant food supply makes the gulf of mexico an ideal place for whales and other marine mammals to. A day of whale watching on scammons lagoon, guerrero negro, mexico video. But in reality there are not related to whales, they belong to the shark. By the mid1850s, a railroad crossing the isthmus of darien enabled oil and bone to be offloaded in the pacific and shipped across panama to the gulf of mexico further streamlining the supply of whale products to the market places of the east coast and new england. Every year thousands of california gray whales migrate 6,000 miles from the cold waters of the bering and chukchi seas to the warm waters of baja californias central pacific coast.
Whale watching on the pacific side of baja is done in pangas. Whale watching mexico mexico ecotourism natural habitat. The 5 best places to see the winter humpback whale. Its an amazing display of behavior that will make this an unforgettable experience beyond anyone could tell, so better come and enjoy for yourselves. Mexico whales watching whale watching with experts. Near the northern tip of the bay lay the marietas islands, a natural reserve for birds with a just few beaches that are difficult to reach and plenty of underwater life. Whale watching in mexico read about our amazing day out on the pacific where we met humpback whales, dolphins, stingrays, and much more.
Called friendlies by whale watching tourists, many whales now seek human contact in the baja lagoons. Citizens of salina cruz, oaxaca, rallied to the aid of a humpback whale yesterday after it became stranded on a local beach. Gray whales are 52 feet long and weigh 36 tons, yet are gentle enough to touch and baja californias pacific coast is the perfect place to experience the thrill. Lodging for the popular best of bajas whales, dolphins and sea lions includes a bed and breakfast stay on the pacific ocean, as well as time spent at our famous las animas ecolodge, where you can experience sea lions, dolphins, and more whales. Enormous magdalena bay is home to thousands of breeding gray whales. In mexicos stunning magdalena bay, humans and whales meet. The average weight is arround 15 tons the name whale shark comes from its size, being as large as some species of whales. Humpback whales have for ages made the trip down south to warmer waters, to reproduce and nurture their baby whales. 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. I read gulf of california instead of gulf of mexico.
The new whale well struck a potentially major oil payload while drilling to about 23,000 feet. Whale shark facts the whale shark is the largest fish on the planet, reaching lengths of arround 18 to 40 feet 5. Migratory destinations of humpback whales wintering in the mexican. Whales of guerrero study and protect whales boost the. Humpback whale calls heard in midocean basin july 16, 2019, 4. In fact our head guide elisa has seen whales on over 99% of the tours she has led. Subscribe to our mailing list and get interesting stuff and updates to your email inbox. To celebrate, guests who stay at the resort will receive 50 percent off nightly room rates and complimentary whale watching tour tickets for a guided 2hour boat trip in search of whales.
Five stars easy to book and n time polite great trip with lots of tips and pearls very safe easy on and off island wonderful shells galore peaceful super return trip fantastic local bar at the landing everything ran right on time and they were knowledgeable about marco island and the surrounding areas answering everyones questions the beach was serene and pristine and we found awesome. Peaceful isla holbox might go unnoticed entirely, except for some highprofile visitors that frequent its warm ocean waters each summer. In january 1972, the mexican government created the worlds first marine protected area mpa specifically to protect. Katherina audley is the founder and director of the whales of guerrero project, an effort to study and protect humpback whales and support community development on the pacific coast of mexico. Gray whales migrate every year from the cold waters around alaska where they spend the summer to the warmer waters of baja california in winter once in the mexican peninsula, around the last week of december, the gray whales begin to be in sight between todos santos islands and the ensenada bay on their way south the whale migration season runs from november to february. A necropsy of the whale determined that the whale was underweight and examination of its stomach revealed a piece of hard plastic, approximately 5 cm by 7. Mexico loreto bay a passive observation method for sustainable blue whale watching. Whale watching and marietas islands paddle surf experience. Every year, thousands of gray whales travel between mexico and alaska, one of the longest known maritime. We focus on educational tours led by marine biologists and naturalist. Brydes whale sightings in the gulf of mexico are rare, as are strandings. Shell makes whale of a discovery with chevron in the. When to schedule your whale watching trip off the sunny coast of mexico, you can see california gray whales reaching the end of their 6,000mile migration from the chilly waters of alaska.
The warm waters of cancun are permanent home of a wide variety of subaquatic species. Royal dutch shell said wednesday it made a new discovery in the western gulf of mexico with chevron. In this website you will find truthful, factual information, not biased by greed or by personal interests other than a deep love and respect for the gray. 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. Pacific coast, crowds get into large boats and cruise along next to a group of whales. The impressive blue whale is the biggest whale in the world, reaching 30 meters in length and weighing 120 tons. Look for humpback whales off the coast of mexico on a halfday whale watching tour from puerto vallarta. Every year in puerto vallarta mexico, the most acrobatic of all whales, the humpback, visits the bay of banderas in order to reproduce and give birth. Its scientific name is rhincodon typus, and is also known as domino fish. Citizens rescue whale beached in oaxaca mexico news daily. To download the full whaleplanner as a graphic, please just click this link and. But its important to choose your guide service carefully, as many boats get intrusively close to the whales during whats obviously a delicate time recently, scientists presented evidence at the international marine conservation congress that whale watching boat trips can. All three sites are open to tourists, and can be reached either through tours originating in the united states or, for the more. The whale watching experience in baja is much different than in other places on the whale s journey to baja.
It is believed that they have been in theread more. Northern gulf of mexico brydes whale marine mammal. Whale watching at magdalena bay, mexico audley travel. Yes, whales can be found traveling throughout the waters of the gulf of mexico. San ignacio lagoon and sea of cortez oceanic society. Averaging 40 feet long and weighing 15 tons, the whale. It was early yesterday morning that fishermen alerted municipal and. Dolphins and more than 100 species of marine birds spend the winter in the sheltered lagoons, including huge white pelicans, brant geese, and many. Pdf population size of the humpback whale megaptera. During that time, some female whales give birth while others reproduce before returning to their feeding grounds in the north. Discover whalw watching tours in mexico and get ready for a great getaway. Baja is well known as a great place to whale watch.
140 973 1492 715 1098 547 130 1069 1037 562 1339 1382 337 117 1164 539 921 499 1521 1397 1398 135 1049 1341 1464 705 1462 1347 1473 719 40 1154 1037 13 21 1083 1394 21 1030