Blue whale tours, loreto sea of cortez loreto sea and land tours. In san ignacio lagoon, mexico, the whales are so close you. Loreto whale watching 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. Didnt have to go far from home to find several blue whales near isla monserrat. The whales show up when loreto mexico weather is at its finest, from december to march. Whale watching loreto mexico, blue and gray whale season whale watching brings people and whales together and improve the knowledge of the perils these different whale species encounters today. We were just in front of the 15th hole on the golf course when this baby peaceful giant decided to. A guide to whale watching in loreto baja california, mexico. Blue whale tours, loreto sea of cortez loreto sea and.
Loreto, mexico middle of february through the end of march is the usual time period they are in the area. The blue whales of the loreto marine reserve, baja california sur. This experience would be an ideal addition to an adventure getaway or honeymoon in baja california sur. They are all feeding on krillgreen stuff in the ocean. The rest of the year we work as saltwater fly fishing. We did five toursgray whales, blue whales, snorkeling at isla coronado, mision san javier, and cave paintings and desert geology, flora and faunawith sea. Just of the coastline of loreto in loreto bay there are 5 great islands, namely del carmen,coronado,santa catalina and montserrate.
Blue whale watching in loreto bay, baja california sur traveling. Steve, ann and john roberts for further details of the tours led my marine zoologist nic slocum phd frgs to see the blue whales of the loreto marine. These are panga local motorboat tours with a knowledgeable captainguide. We didnt know what to expect, and to be honest none of us knew that we had arrived in prime whale watching season. Whale watching tours from loreto is a world class experience.
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. How to go whale watching in baja california sur, mexico tripsavvy. Every winter they swim along baja california, and its possible to see them from january to april near the south, in loreto bay. The video below shows how close we were to the whales. Every spring, the rich waters of the loreto national marine park draw the worlds largest animal to come feed. Loreto blue whales in loreto, the blue whale is our. Blue whale watching tours in the loreto national marine park jan 25mar 25, 2020 whale watching tours from loreto is a world class experience. We operate all inclusive blue whale watching tours at loreto during the months of february and march. Tours in the bay of loreto national marine park, a unesco world heritage site, typically last around eight hours and take place on pangas. Sea of cortez baja california sur, mexico diving with hammerhead sharks, sea lions, whale sharks duration. Loreto, mexico whales, dolphins, sea lions, and a whale. Though whale watching in baja is a yearround activity, the winter months are the height of whale season.
The season runs from december through march, although some areas see whales to the end of may. These whales watching tour camps in loreto and small and you get to meet people and hence you get to know the culture more. The impressive blue whale is the biggest whale in the world, reaching 30 meters in length and weighing 120 tons. Blue whale watching tours in the loreto national marine park jan 25mar 25, 2020. However, these whales have come a long way since the time when they were on the edge of extinction. There are whale people and then theres the rest of the world. Day tours in loreto, baja include guided whale watching options, snorkeling, kayaking, hiking, and natural history tours. To have an excellent chance of seeing whales, visit baja between the end of. Whale watching loreto mexico, blue and gray whale season. Humpback whales, fin whales also are in the same areas at the same times. Whale people dont always signal their status, although some can be seen sporting fluke earrings or t. Calm hopefully seas, small intimate boats, and all around the sound of these giants breathing.
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