February is peak month for both grey whales and visitors, and whale watching trips take place in magdalena bay and san ignacio lagoon. Get upcloseandpersonal with the gray whales of baja california on board a small panga boat. When you research this excursion, you are lead to believe that you are going to unexplored territory and. It is about 150 km from the whales at lopez mateos on magdalena bay. In addition, whale watching is becoming more common in the sea of cortez. They travel south from alaska in the fall, arriving in mexico to spend the winter, give birth, and mate. Apr 30, 2012 the best time to see baby whales in baja is between midjanuary and midfebruary. When the gray whales arrive in baja to have their babies, it is a magical time. Baja airventures has three oneofkind soft, ecoadventure baja whale watching tours youll love. Calafia whale watching magdalena bay 2020 we booked our tour through the hotel with calafia whales but had recommendations where people did right through their site. National marine park, on a diverse expedition that is mexicos ultimate whale. Like a house cat craving a scratch on the head, the whale pushes its rubbery skin, rough with barnacles and battle scars from boats and orcas, against your palm. Each year about january the whales enter the bay to breed and raise their young. Little has changed over the years in this small fishing village where the main available activities are around the fishing, whale watching and eco touring.
Magdalena bay can be visited on a day trip from loreto, the tourist site on the sea of cortez. Apr 24, 2018 there are only three places on earth where gray whales birth their calves. Spend several extraordinary days cruising baja mexico with national geographic. Look for humpback whales off the coast of mexico on a halfday whalewatching tour from puerto vallarta. San ignacio lagoon and sea of cortez oceanic society. Mexico city has the 2 nd highest per 100,000 people. This tour includes 2 days of whale watching using motorboats. Baja has the highest incidence of infection per capita in the country. In mexico s stunning magdalena bay, humans and whales meet up. Towards the end of december, they begin to arrive in magdalena bay. Magdalena bay and lopez mateos baja flyfishing company.
Magdalena bay is known for some of the best whale watching perhaps in the world. Toyaart atkins added a new photo at magdalena bay, baja, mexico. A quick response and good communication for the experience. The proprietor is considered the father of whale watching, and is a pioneer of baja whale tours. The world wildlife fund ranks it as one of the most important coastal habitats in mexico. Las animas ecolodge on the sea of cortez has year round fin whales and blue whales and more.
Magdalena bay whales magdalena bay, baja california. Gray whales seem to especially like hanging out in magdalena bay, on the pacific side of baja. Experience magical, close encounters with the friendly gray whale mothers and calves of san ignacio lagoon, a unesco world heritage site. Comfort whale camp, magdalena bay, baja mexico youtube. On february 11 we took a whale watching tour with magdalena bay whales operator marco. Gray whale watching in lopez mateos is an incredible experience. Whale watching in mexicos magdalena bay audley travel. Situated about 5 hours north of cabo san lucas, this stretch of land is populated by a small community of fisherman. Baja is well known as a great place to whale watch. Gray whale watching in bahia magdalena, bcs, mexico. From january through march, hundreds of gray whales settle in magdalena bay, on the southwest coast of mexicos baja peninsula. Baja california is fast becoming the premier location to watch whales in the world. Whale watching is one of the most popular activities in baja. With the highest concentration of baja gray whales right offshore, theres no better place to witness the gray whales as they play.
Cabo san lucas baja california whale watching zootopia wildlife photography safari coast mexico pets. Magdalena bay baja california all you need to know before. Magdalena bay, san ignacio lagoon and scammons lagoon in baja california sur, mexicos sea of cortez, which is often referred to as the worlds aquarium with its legendary status among divers and snorkelers, including jacques cousteau. Bahia magdalena is a 50 km long bay in comondu municipality along the western coast of the mexican state of baja. It will be a privilege for my dad whale king, my self. Get up close with wildlife in mexicos magdalena bay travel. Every year, the california gray whales set off on the longest migration made by any mammal. Wild loreto tours transportation sea and land tours loreto.
March 15 cabo san lucas, mexico toyaart atkins added a new photo at magdalena bay, baja, mexico. Explore the wilderness of magdalena bay on the pacific side of baja california sur, home to 150 miles of estuaries and mangroves on the pacific side of baja. Regular panga excursions to the blue whale triangle. Gray whales in magdalena bay, lopez mateos cabo whale trek. Magdalena bay baja california 2020 all you need to. Gray whale watching day trips in bajas magdalena bay of. When in december the first whales arrive this place becomes increasingly visited by tourists from all over the world to experience something unique. Magdalena bay whales puerto san carlos 2020 all you need.
Magdalena bay, mexico just off the bow of our 22foot open boat what baja fishermen call a panga a whale spout. From december to march, more than 400 gray whales come to magdalena bay in lower baja california sur, mexico. This tour company also will arrange for overnight accommodations. Located on the pacific ocean side of the baja peninsula, bahia magdalena, or mag bay, is one of the most legendary yet remote fisheries in north america. There are only three places on earth where gray whales birth their calves. Situated on a secluded arm of the bay the inn offers six waterside bungalows. Private whale watching excursion to magdalena bay, mexico. Magdalena bay whale watching magdalena bay, baja mexico. Up to nine species of whales visit baja on a regular basis. Marco even provided a huge serving of fresh shrimp caught that morning in the bay and cooked by the restaurant for us. Wild loreto is the number one tour operator in baja california sur, mexico offering unique outdoor nature adventure tours in loreto, island tours, historical tours, cave paintings tours, and beautiful sunset catamaran cruises. Whale watching tours, magdalena bay, baja mexico youtube. Gray whale watching at adolfo lopez mateos, magdalena bay.
Grey whale watching, blue whales, sea kayak baja mexico, sea of. San ignacio san ignacio lagoon renowned for it numerous friendly whales, laguna san ignacio is a 40mile, 1 12 hour drive west of town along a somewhat bumpy dirt road. He called out fernanda and the gentle whale came, breathed and she reached out her fin. Lodging and meals for the scammons lagoon tour is at the hotel in the adjacent town of guerrero negro. Bahia magdalena is a 50 km long bay in comondu municipality along the western coast of the mexican state of baja california sur. Baja california whale watching day trips to book or not to book. Magdalena bay whales puerto san carlos 2020 all you. Starting from 2016 cabo trek offers now 2 days excursions to for gray whale watching in lopez mateos, also known as magdalena bay. San ignacio lagoon, baja, mexico our accommodations on bajas san ignacio lagoon greatly enhance the atmosphere and excitement of our whalewatching adventure. 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 programs, baja, mexico dive discovery. In february 2012, i booked a tour to magdalena bay in baja california, mexico to see the whales which give birth in the laguna there through viator. Baja accommodation whale watching mexico ecotourism.
During september each year, the pacific gray whale, eschrichtius robustus, begins its 6,000 mile or so journey from the icy waters of the bearing sea to one of several of bajas warm pacific lagoons. Ground transportation, private plane and overnight options available. Baja california whale watching day trips to book or not to. Aug 30, 20 since 1976, magdalena bay mag bay, baja mexico. His name is the whale whisperer he told me i feel they can listen to me. While whales are likely to be the highlight of our voyage, the baja peninsula is.
Whale watching in magdalena bay, baja california sur, mexico. The gray whale spends summers in the waters off of alaska, and then heads 6,000 miles almost 10,000 km south to the warmer lagoons of baja in january, february and march. Wild loreto tours staff goes above and beyond to make your visit a memorable unique experience. There are various tour operators that specialize in whalewatching, including some major ones below. Gray whales of magdalena bay from december to march, more than 400 gray whales come to magdalena bay in lower baja california sur, mexico. A baby whale, just a few days old, comes to visit at magdalena bay in mexico. This 30 mile long bay, famous as a home to the gray whale during its southern migration, is formed by two sandy barrier islands named isla magdalenaisla margarita and provides incredible inshore and offshore fishing. 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. In mexicos stunning magdalena bay, humans and whales meet up. The national geographic sea lion is ideal for exploring magdalena bay. 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. Baja whale watching and kayak classic islands skiff supported. The gray whale lagoons in baja enjoy strict federal protection, and one can only whale watch with a licensed tour operator. Whale watching at magdalena bay, mexico audley travel.
Baja has extended the quarantine past the original april 30 th in the absence of something changing, the quarantine is now extended to. The laguna is quiet but full of life, for thousands of years the gray whales have migrated here to give birth to their calves and nourish them until they are strong enough to make their journey back to the cold waters of alaska. Well explore magdalena bay in search of gray whales interacting with their. We booked our tour through the hotel with calafia whales but had recommendations where people did right through their site. Our ecocamp features 10 small and simple raised cabanas with thatched roofs set directly on the lagoon, providing a secluded experience where guests are enveloped by the desert wilderness. Baja states of baja norte and baja sur has almost 800 confirmed cases with 38 deaths. Beware of magdalena bay whale tours magdalena bay, baja. These are scammons lagoon, san ignacio lagoon, and magdalena bay.
This is the third location in mexico for this experience. Whale watching tours with gray whales in bajas magdalena bay gray whale watching guaranteed. Drivers should allow two days to reach guerrero negro from tecate or tijuana. Baja california whale watching day trips to book or not. What whale species to watch according to seasons baja california peninsula is a vast territory stretching for nearly 1100 miles south from the border of californiausa with mexico. Whale watching magdalena bay, baja california traveller. Experienced guides with local knowledge and connections. Day trip to magdalena bay to view the friendly grey whales and calves. Magdalena bay whales contacted in august to set up the trip for mom. The price was reasonable for the extent of the tour which lasted over 7 hours including lunch on an island. Ultimate baja whale expedition natural habitat adventures. Inside the bay the whales are friendly and eager to be touched and seen up close and personal. The gray whale has used these lagoons, for centuries, for both mating and birthing. Home thorn tree country forums mexico baja california whale watching day trips to book or not to book.
Gray whale watching day trips in bajas magdalena bay of mexico. Our 3 and 4day magdalena bay whale watching tours include camping at our exclusive safaristyle basecamp set on a secluded beach. If you want an experience of a lifetime, magdalena bay whales is the outfit to use. Whale watching tours with gray whales in bajas magdalena bay. There are 8 adults in the group, and well be travelling in an rv from san diego with the main purpose of whale watching at scammons lagoon, san ignacio, and the sea of cortez hopefully on a trip leaving from loreto. The mexican government strictly regulates access to these lagoons to ensure that any human activities do not affect the whales while they are in the quiet, protected lagoons of baja california. Magdalena bay whales puerto san carlos all you need to. Scammons lagoon whale watching click for details scammons lagoon is the northernmost gray whale nursery, on the pacific side of baja. Explore the best of both baja, mexico coasts on an oars baja sea kayaking and whale watching adventure. The best time to see baby whales in baja is between midjanuary and midfebruary. More than 20 species of whales are encountered around baja most yearround, making this area an important center for whale observation. If you have always dreamed of seeing the california gray whales up close and personal, but didnt want to sign up for a package tour in the process, then this hot tip is for you. Our guide, crispin mendoza, was the first local who started taking tourists out to see gray whales in magdalena bay in 1970.
We also visit the beautiful sea of cortez for whale watching on this weeklong. Get up close with the gray whales of magdalena bay without leaving your house with these stunning images. There are 3, maybe 4, calving lagoons along the pacific coast of baja. Discover the gray whales of baja, mexicos magdalena bay. Feb 21, 2011 wow, this was my first time whale watching and we encountered at least a dozen gray whales as it was prime season. There they enter the sheltered lagoons along the pacific coast where barrier islands protect them from the storms and surf of the open ocean.
Our guests stay at the mangrove inn, a new facility located just outside the port town of lopez mateos. As early as 1837 american whaleships visited the bay to cooper their oil and hunt sperm whales outside the bay. Magdalena bay, baja, mexico cabo san lucas, baja california. Gray whales whale watching in magdalena bay cabo trek. You will have the privilege to embark on a interactive adventure through the majestic ever glade waters of magdalena bay with father crispin whale king or one of his 3 sons that with grand passion follow in his. In mexicos stunning magdalena bay, humans and whales meet. The protected lagoon is the perfect place for the whales to give birth and raise their young. Gray whale watching day trips in bajas magdalena bay of meixco the worlds population of gray whales returns each winter to mexicos baja peninsula.
Whale watching in magdalena bay mexico the lodge at mag bay. Of the three main viewing lagoons for baja whale watching, bahia magdalena is the closest to an international airport. Check out these cool new baja whale watching videos. Aug 28, 2017 they travel south from alaska in the fall, arriving in mexico to spend the winter, give birth, and mate. Hi there, i am travelling with my family to baja california from 29th march 15th april 2015. Magdalena bay baja california all you need to know. If you have not booked tours in advance, be sure to stop in town first to inquire about guide and panga availability, prices and road conditions. If youre here just for the sea kayaking, the best time to visit baja is the end of octearly dec, as well as marapr, as the wind drops and the sea of cortez is clear and calm. There are various tour operators that specialize in whale watching, including some major ones below.
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