Baja california sur is one of the best world destinations to see whales. Inclusive quality transportation during baja whale watching season. Loreto blue whales in loreto, the blue whale is our. Please take 2 minutes to tell us how your summer vacation and fishing plans are developing considering the crisis.
Loreto, a magical town, is considered to be the first human settlement in baja california sur. But the best places for spotting whales are around baja, the sea of cortez, and magdalena bay. Cabo or san jose del cabo to magdalena bay whales baja california mexico. Baja accommodation whale watching mexico ecotourism.
Though whale watching in baja is a yearround activity, the winter months are the height of whale season. Loreto, mexico our whalewatching tour begins upon arrival in the small coastal town of loreto, where we make a short transfer from the airport to our. Mexico the best tips for whale watching in mexico whaletrips. Just after we pulled out from the beach into deep water, we had 5 or 6 enormous blue whales spouting all around us. Their bread and butter is whale watching tourism these days. Every spring, the rich waters of the loreto national marine park draw the worlds largest animal to come feed. Whale watching holiday to mexico loreto whales worldwide. If you re fortunate to be visiting loreto in the months of january through march, it s likely that at some point during your stay you ll be treated to the sight of whales spouting off shore. The whale watching season in mexico is reasonably short. Check out these cool new baja whale watching videos. 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 with 20 years of experience. The whales show up when loreto mexico weather is at its finest, from december to march. We provide our tours on traditional mexican pangas with new motors. Loreto bay resort in baja sur for a whale of an adventure.
Please send me more info and current offers for your baja day tours and trip extensions. The whale watching near loreto can be wonderful but is very different from whale watching in magdalena bay. Don a mask and snorkel for a swim around the rocks and inlets of the islands and you will see why. For detailed information about flights and flying, see the mexperience guide to air travel in mexico. We operate all inclusive blue whale watching tours at loreto during the months of february and march. Apr 24, 2015 on a beautiful march morning in loreto bay, baja california sur, we were picked up right on the beach of our hotel by our tour boat danzante tours to ride the glassy waters out to see how many whales we could spot that day. In mexicos stunning magdalena bay, humans and whales meet up. Watch whales in baja, puerto vallarta and many other places in mexico. Whale watching loreto, baja california sur, mexico. Loreto, baja california sur, mexico monthly weather accuweather. Whale watching trip mexico ecotourism natural habitat. Calm hopefully seas, small intimate boats, and all around the sound of these giants breathing. Blue whale tours, loreto sea of cortez loreto sea and land.
Its whalewatching season on mexicos pacific coast, from baja to. The amazing gray whales of baja is our flagship and most popular tour. The blue whales of the loreto marine reserve, baja california sur. To see the whales you really need to take an organized boat trip or a private boat charter operated by an experienced skipper who knows where the whales are and how to approach them in the vessel without scaring them off. Mar 03, 2016 a trip to loreto, mexico to see the grey whales. During practice boat tours, whale watch captains were taken out at sea in two to three of their boats, in conjunction with a kayaker who pretended to be a blue. Our excursion area includes the bay of loreto national marine park. Loreto, mexico weather conditions weather underground.
If youre along the coast during peak migrating season, youre likely to spot a whale or two. Whale watching is one of the most popular activities in baja. Baja is well known as a great place to whale watch. We have over 10 years specializing in day tours on land and by sea.
When the gray whales arrive in baja to have their babies, it is a magical time. The whales migrate each winter to the warm waters here to. Feb 20, 2016 loreto whales and sealife 2016 kristin hawkins. 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. Whale watching loreto mexico, blue and gray whale season. A guide to whale watching in loreto baja california, mexico. During the beginning of the puerto vallarta whale watching season we typically encounter only adult humpback whales. Mar 30, 2020 my parents organized a family trip on westjet to loreto, mexico for the group of seven as they like to call us. Whale watching loreto mexico, blue and gray whale season print posted by kissawhale on 12202019 whale watching brings people and whales together and improve the knowledge of the perils these different whale species encounters today. 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. Get the monthly weather forecast for loreto, baja california sur, mexico, including daily highlow, historical averages, to help you plan ahead. This section reports on the widearea average surface temperature of that water. Enjoy sightings of several whale speciesincluding blue whales, humpback whales, orca whales, pilot whales, gray whales, and fin whales.
Island tours mision tours sport fishing whale watching dive tours horseback tours padi dive courses experience, adventure, and fun loreto sea and land tours is a small locally owned and operated tour company located in the heart of loreto baja california sur. Loreto international airport is 15 minutes from downtown loreto. Additionally, these murals have been considered by unesco for special protection. Blue whale shows up 3 times at loreto national park thore noernberg whale watching duration. 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. Baja airventures has three oneofkind soft, ecoadventure baja whale watching tours youll love. Every year, the california gray whales set off on the longest migration made by any mammal. Experience the beauty and aweinspiring marine wildlife. 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. Loreto, mexico whales, dolphins, sea lions, and a whale shark. Loreto, mexico whales, dolphins, sea lions, and a whale. Loreto blue whales in loreto, the blue whale is our guest. 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.
The peak of whale watching season is in the spring, but you can still spot a blue whale during other times of the year. In magdalena bay charter companies take people out to the calving lagoons of the grey whales hoping for a friendly experience when a whale will approach a boat and allow people to touch it. For questions about reservations or accommodations at casa bella vida, please. Baja is a great place to see gray whales, blue whales, and finbacks. Travelers spend the first half of the trip exploring the isolated islands near loreto, and miles of pristine wilderness along the coastline and then an excursion to. Apr 30, 2017 we are a tour company that has worked for over fifteen years in the region of loreto, baja california sur. Ive been single parenting and traveling with my parents since offspring was tiny, and this was the second time my sister joined us with her two kids on a trip since she started single parenting. Loreto coronavirus covid19 update in baja california mexico. Grey whale watching, blue whales, sea kayak baja mexico, sea of. We didnt know what to expect, and to be honest none of us knew that we had arrived in prime whale watching season. Blue whale watching in loreto bay, baja california sur. Domestic services are provided by aeromexico connect, aereo calafia and aereo servicio guerrero, regional airlines that operate flights within the state, and to. Chart illustrates the best times of year for catching fish in loreto, mexico. Blue whale watching tours in the loreto national marine park jan 25mar 25, 2020.
In a nutshell, loreto bay whale watching experience will be an experience you have been longing for. Every spring the loreto national marine park is host to blue whales, the largest creatures on earth. The rest of the year we work as saltwater fly fishing guides. Time of the year during the puerto vallarta whale watching season does make a difference. Up to nine species of whales visit baja on a regular basis. Blue whale tours, loreto sea of cortez loreto sea and. All you need to know about whale watching in mexico. We also see fin whales, humpbacks, dolphins, mantas and other wildlife on this tour. The town presents great opportunities for whale camping tours. May 22, 2015 loreto bay resort in baja sur for a whale of an adventure by tim leffel on may 22, 2015 this resort on a beautiful bay in baja sur is actually called loreto bay golf resort and spa at baja if you want to get technical. The main focus of all whale watching tours lies on the curious and gentle gray whales, which often approach the small boats. January through early april is peak time to experience the grandeur of the grey whale in mexico. Blue whale tours, loreto sea of cortez loreto sea and land tours. Loreto is a city in baja california sur, mexico get in by plane.
Enrique has a taste for adventure that makes loreto a unique and beautiful place for him to call home. These are panga local motorboat tours with a knowledgeable captainguide. Desert and sea expeditions whale watching and desert. In addition to our supply of land and sea transportation, we also offer guided tours to various sites of the peninsula of baja california, always offering adventures off the beaten path. Thanks to the good weather that you have during the first months of the year from january to march is the best time for whale watching in loreto mexico, you get the visit of the largest species on the planet that is the blue whale, that in a natural way periodically comes to the waters. Whale watching tours from loreto is a world class experience. Just of the coastline of loreto in loreto bay there are 5 great islands, namely del carmen,coronado,santa catalina and montserrate. The average surface water temperature in loreto is increasing during july, rising by 4f, from 79f to 83f, over the course of the month. Eco explorer vallarta immerses you in the great wonders of loreto, mexico, where your soul of explorer will be filled with exciting adventures to be in real contact with majestic humpback whales, dolphins and endless beautiful creatures that live underwater. Were an independent familyowned local tour operator in loreto, baja california sur with 20 years of experience. Located in one of baja california surs most magical and pristine settings, loreto is a perfect getaway for nature lovers, loreto is nestled on the sea of cortez with unspoiled beaches, desert mountains, scenic vistas and thriving marine life. Wild loreto tours transportation sea and land tours loreto. Ground transportation options, including taxis and shuttles, are available from the airport. Wild loreto tours staff goes above and beyond to make your visit a memorable unique experience.
Home mexico destinations loreto loreto attractions loreto whale watching. At this time of the whale watching season there are new whales arriving every day, males and females. Average weather in july in loreto, mexico weather spark. 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. Loreto sea and land tours loreto baja california sur tours. 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. Time comes to watch blue whales in loreto of mexico youtube. These whales watching tour camps in loreto and small and you get to meet people and hence you get to know the culture more. Whale watching tours with gray whales in bajas magdalena bay. Water spouting by blue whales has made town loreto in the pacific island state of baja california sur an important stop for visitors coming to mexico, especially during the last week of january. Whale watching at magdalena bay, mexico audley travel.
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