It happens yearly, the gray whales come from the bering strait and alaska to the warmer waters of the baja in order to mate and raise their calves. The fantastic gray whale migration to magdalena bay while. Magdalena bay is a whale watchers paradise and we guarantee gray whale sightings on this tour. Magdalena bay whale watching, puert san carlos, baja california sur, mex. Join sea kayak adventures for a tripofalifetime in baja s premier whale watching lagoon, magdalena bay. 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. Whale watching tours, magdalena bay, baja mexico youtube. Whale watching tours with gray whales in bajas magdalena bay gray whale watching guaranteed. Imagine the five to six days that you will be able to experience and learn about the outstanding baja peninsula. Discover the gray whales of baja, mexicos magdalena bay. Three major lagoons in baja california are the primary destination of the southbound gray whales. Get up close with wildlife in mexicos magdalena bay travel. It offers charter flights directly from san diego to san ignacio and fiveday, allinclusive packages, including accommodations at the camps.
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. Gray whales arrive in bajas magdalena bay wildcoast. By mexican law our whales are protected and have developed an incredible trust of humans, despite. Gray whales are one of the most commonly spotted whales on whale watching trips in bcs.
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. Whale watching in magdalena bay mexico traveler stories. On this compact trip, well navigate the length of the bay aboard our nimble expedition ship, and set out by zodiac for thrilling, upclose encounters. The gray whale eschrichtius robustus is one species of whales that was hunted mercilessly during the ix and early xx centuries and was taken to the verge of extinction. San ignacio lagoon and sea of cortez oceanic society. 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. Humpback whale megaptera novaeangliae where to see. Baja whales the wonderful whales of baja california.
Book your tickets online for magdalena bay, baja california. Hike through diverse island landscapes with our naturalists, from windswept sand dunes to cactus groves. With a shallow draft and small size, she can easily reach places inaccessible to larger ships. Proudly creating lifelong memories for more than 20. Magdalena bay is warm and offers an ideal place for the whales to mate and give birth alternating between the two every other year. Gray whales whale watching in magdalena bay cabo trek. Join us to visit the grey whale sanctuary at magdalena bay. As over 97% of the gray whale population migrates to a small coastline and small bays in the baja every winter this makes an excellent opportunity for gray whale watching tours, research and conservation. Gray whales in magdalena bay, lopez mateos cabo whale trek. February is peak month for both grey whales and visitors, and whale watching trips take place in magdalena bay and san ignacio lagoon. Gray whale watching in bahia magdalena, bcs, mexico. Gray whale watching in lopez mateos is an incredible experience.
Bahia magdalena is a 50 km long bay in comondu municipality along the western coast of the mexican state of baja. Adventures in baja grey whale tour grey whale watching. Whale watching in magdalena bay mexico the lodge at mag bay. How to go whale watching in baja california sur, mexico. The whale shark is a filter feeder, preferring to eat the tiny plankton that populate the waters around baja. When you whale watch in magdalena bay, you are entering their living room and they will decide when and how to engage. Once youve locked eyes with a gray whale or had a gray whale calf. Gray whales in cabo san lucas whale watch cabo tours. Gray whales of magdalena bay from december to march, more than 400 gray whales come to magdalena bay in lower baja california sur, mexico.
Gray whales migrate from alaska to magdalena bay to mate and to give birth and raise their young until they are big enough to make the journey back to alaska. In pursuit of grey whales at a magdalena bay whale. January through march, hundreds of gray whales mate and bear their young in these protected waters after traveling over 5000 miles from the bering strait. 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.
She can venture into fastmoving channels where whales come to feed, transit a series of locks in the pacific northwest, nose up to waterfalls in secluded coves. Gray whale watching day trips in bajas magdalena bay of. Although many people think gray whales when they think baja due to the gray whales friendly natures and summer birthing schedules in shallow lagoons, many whales actually frequent the waters of baja california. There is a small settlement, puerto magdalena mostly active during whale watching season. Many of these whales enter into the protected waters of magdalena bay to mate and calve. Gray whales arrive in bajas magdalena bay february 18, 2016 by wildcoast leave a comment the gray whale eschrichtius robustus is one species of whales that was hunted mercilessly during the ix and early xx centuries and was taken to the verge of extinction. Trips to see gray whales occur between the months of december and april, during which time the whales arrive from as far north as the bering sea to give birth, raise their young, and hide from orcas in the sheltered and shallow waters of the bay of magdalena.
When in december the first whales arrive this place becomes increasingly visited by tourists from all over the world to experience something unique. Whale watching in mexicos magdalena bay audley travel. Whale watching tours with gray whales in bajas magdalena bay. Gray whale watching day trips in bajas magdalena bay of meixco the worlds population of gray whales returns each winter to mexicos baja peninsula. Magdalena bay is located on the pacific side of the baja california peninsula. Gray whale watching tours in baja california on the sea of cortez. Whale watching in magdalena bay after a good hearty breakfast be ready to depart 7. Souths weeklong kayaking trip through the islands and along the coast of baja california offers a little of everything. Since 1991, we have arranged whale watching trips utilizing the best dive and land adventure specialists. January through march, hundreds of gray whales mate and bear their young in these protected. Aug 28, 2017 im in a lonely stretch of baja california, heading toward the tiny fishing village of puerto cancun on magdalena bay in the pacific, about four hours drive north of cabo san lucas.
Video of a baby gray whale playing beside our boat in magdalena bay, baja california sur, mexico, february 2017. These are scammons lagoon, san ignacio lagoon, and magdalena bay. Aug 30, 20 since 1976, magdalena bay mag bay, baja mexico. Get upcloseandpersonal with the gray whales of baja california on board a small panga boat. A close encounter with whales in their natural habitat is. There they enter the sheltered lagoons along the pacific coast where barrier islands protect them from the storms and surf of the open ocean. Day trip to magdalena bay to view the friendly grey whales and calves. Discover everything you need to know about 2020 magdalena bay whale watching in this comprehensive guide. Grey whale watching, blue whales, sea kayak baja mexico, sea of. Kayak and paddleboard on the glassy waters of the bay and into mangrove forests teeming with wildlife.
Baja whale watching and kayak classic islands skiff supported. Beware of magdalena bay whale tours magdalena bay, baja. The protected lagoon is the perfect place for the whales to give birth and raise their young. 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. Well explore magdalena bay in search of gray whales interacting with their.
Magdalena bay whales puerto san carlos 2020 all you. See more ideas about whale watching, whale and baja california. 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. It is protected from the pacific ocean by the unpopulated sandy barrier islands of isla magdalena and isla santa margarita. All the more reason to plan a multiday trip for the whale watch. On this compact trip, well navigate the length of the bay aboard our nimble. Gray whale watching at adolfo lopez mateos, magdalena bay. Explore the best of both baja, mexico coasts on an oars baja sea kayaking and whale watching adventure. A baby whale, just a few days old, comes to visit at magdalena bay in mexico.
Las animas ecolodge on the sea of cortez has year round fin whales and blue whales and more. This video is being managed exclusively by newsflare. They can often be seen displaying captivating behaviors such as lobtailing, flipperslapping, spyhopping and breathtaking leaping and breaching. Well explore magdalena bay in search of gray whales interacting with their young. Your first whale watching session will start immediately upon arrival. Once you arrive, youll board a small panga boat like in the picture, and head out in search of the most intimate whale encounter you will ever experience. Spend several extraordinary days cruising baja mexico with national geographic. Magdalena bay whale sanctuary tour from cabo san lucas. There are only three places on earth where gray whales birth their calves. Family whale watching in magdalena bay sea kayak adventures. Magdalena bay, a chain of lagoons protected by barrier islands, provides a favored sanctuary and winter nursery for the gray whales that travel over 5,000 miles from the bering strait to.
The world wildlife fund ranks it as one of the most important coastal habitats in mexico. Mom has always had a special place in her heart for whales, and always makes us take the halfday tours when the opportunity arose. Inside the bay the whales are friendly and eager to be touched and seen up close and personal. Whale watching tours with gray whales in baja s magdalena bay gray whale watching guaranteed. 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. 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. Ultimate baja whale expedition natural habitat adventures. Magdalena bay provides warm water and protection from predators, so the gray whales return here year after year. The protected bays and lagoons of the baja provide a safe haven to the gray whales to breed and calve. Loreto trips have an hotel upgrade option available.
Humpback whales, a species of baleen whale, are known as some of the most surface active of the large whales. Regular panga excursions to the blue whale triangle. The property has a campsite with tents on platforms, a restaurant, and main palapa. Magdalena bay baja california 2020 all you need to know. When you research this excursion, you are lead to believe that you are going to unexplored territory and. After many years and numerous conservation efforts the global population of gray whales has recovered and there are now between. Magdalena bay whales puerto san carlos tripadvisor. Each year about january the whales enter the bay to breed and raise their young. From january through march of every year, hundreds of gray whales migrate to the bay from the arctic, some 6,250 miles away from mexico. Whale watching in magdalena bay baja california sur, mexico. Feb 28, 2017 video of a baby gray whale playing beside our boat in magdalena bay, baja california sur, mexico, february 2017. Gray whales arrive in bajas magdalena bay the wildcoast blog. Starting from 2016 cabo trek offers now 2 days excursions to for gray whale watching in lopez mateos, also known as magdalena bay.
Magdalena bay is known for some of the best whale watching perhaps in the world. The gray whale lagoons in baja enjoy strict federal protection, and one can only whale watch with a. The ultimate experience with jahaziel of baja sur tours. Baja is well known as a great place to whale watch. Magdalena bay is a whalewatchers paradise and we guarantee gray whale sightings on this tour. Private whale watching excursion to magdalena bay, mexico.
Baja whale watching tours may get you close enough to touch. Whale watching at magdalena bay, mexico audley travel. 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. Youll be picked up at your hotel and escorted to the world famous magdalena bay whale sanctuary in airconditioned style. In mexicos stunning magdalena bay, humans and whales meet. Witness and interact with the friendly california gray whale on this incredible adventure set right in the heart of bajas gray whale territory. This is one of the sheltered lagoons in the baja peninsula where the inquisitive and friendly grey whales come to give birth and nurse their calves. Situated about 5 hours north of cabo san lucas, this stretch of land is populated by a small community of fisherman. Magdalena bay is a series of lagoons sheltered from the pacific ocean by low barrier islands and is the worldrenowned winter nursery grounds of the california gray whale. This is a diverse and brilliant wilderness area full of contrasts. We design our wilderness adventures to provide you with the best whale encounters imaginable. Join sea kayak adventures for a tripofalifetime in.
Villas mar y arena magdalena bay whale watching tours. 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. Magdalena bay is the largest wetlands ecosystem on the west coast of baja and one of the most important in north america. Ground transportation, private plane and overnight options available. The whales migrate down from their alaskan home waters to calve in magdalena bay from january through midmarch, so this is the only window to see them in baja. This female grey whale was actually a pretty good size, considering. Gray whale watching day trips in bajas magdalena bay of mexico. National geographic sea lion is a tried and true expedition ship that plies the waters of baja california and the sea of cortez. Baby whale in magdalena bay we had come to baja a few times before, but always to do the typical touristy things deep sea fishing was our most adventurous activity we ever planned.
The fantastic gray whale migration to magdalena bay in the baja is a true natural wonder. Join facebook to connect with magdalena bay whales and others you may know. Bahia magdalena is a 50 km long bay in comondu municipality along the western coast of the mexican state of baja california sur. The whales of magdalena bay cruise sailing roundtrip san carlos, mexico aboard the national geographic sea lion. 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. The large concentration of gray whales that reside here each winter are extremely friendly, and regularly approach our small whale watching.
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