The rest of the year we work as saltwater fly fishing. Blue whale watching in loreto bay, baja california sur april 24, 2015 adventure sportsactivities, mexico, videos. 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. Baja is well known as a great place to whale watch. We are a tour company that has worked for over fifteen years in the region of loreto, baja california sur.
Blue whale tours, loreto sea of cortez loreto sea and land tours. Loreto, town and episcopal see, marche region, central italy, on the musone river just south of ancona and near the adriatic coast. Every spring the loreto national marine park is host to blue whales, the largest creatures on earth. Blue whale watching tour loreto sea and land tours.
This is one of the many treats we get to experience while fishing off loreto in the. Join me, said orozco, your travel guide for snorkeling, hiking and historical private tours in loreto, baja california sur, mexico. We did five tours gray whales, blue whales, snorkeling at isla coronado, mision san javier, and cave. 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.
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. We operate all inclusive blue whale watching tours at loreto during the months of february and march. Discover the areas water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hikingbiking trails and. Whale watching as a solo traveller loreto forum tripadvisor. Discover great places to eat, accommodations including hotels, inns, and things to do.
Blue whale watching in loreto bay, baja california sur. Notable landmarks in the area include our lady of loreto mission and municipal palace, and travelers wishing to experience a bit of culture can try museum of missions. Loreto, baja california sur, mexico monthly weather. If whale watching is your principal interest, and you want to be up close with gray whale moms and babies, your best choice is loreto as it is closest to the pacific bays that the gray whales use as a nursery.
On the sea of cortez we have blue whales, humpbacks, and fins. 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. Adolfo lopez mateos loreto, baja california south direct 526514 toll free number from the u. If youre fortunate to be visiting loreto in the months of january through march, its likely that at some point during your stay youll be treated to the sight of whales spouting off shore. I am a certified guide with over 10 years of experience to help you make the most of your loreto vacation. Discover loreto a travel guide for loreto, baja california sur. Nic slocum phd frgs the amazing gray whales of baja is our flagship and most popular tour.
According to tradition, the santa casa, threatened with destruction by the turks in 1291, was carried from nazareth by the ministry of angels and deposited on a hill at. Baja charters and island cat, have successfully operated the premier whale shark encounter for seven years with a perfect track record of locating them, subject to weather and governmental regulations. Loreto is also the place to see blue whales in the. Whale watching, baja, mexico whale tours dive discovery. Exclusive to magdalena bay, is the whale watching tours, in lopez matoes, minutes away from the whales tale inn. The whale watching near loreto can be wonderful but is very different from whale watching in magdalena bay.
Whale watching at magdalena bay, mexico audley travel. Our crew of biologists live full time here in cabo san lucas and regularly monitor the whale activity through our network of contacts. There have been humpbacks sighted over the past few weeks all along the pacific baja coast, so we were just waiting for the first arrivals of the 20 cabo whale watching season. Baja california whale watching day trips to book or not.
The blue whale is the largest mammal on the planet. Loreto sea and land tours loreto baja california sur. According to our guide on a recent trip to mexico, their hearts alone are about the size of a volkswagen beetle. It is important to note that we are operating in the open sea and subject to shifting. These are panga local motorboat tours with a knowledgeable captainguide. Desert and sea expeditions whale watching and desert. Additionally, these murals have been considered by unesco for special protection. Loreto, setting for the first spanish mission of the californias established in 1697, is today a welldeveloped vacation destination for the traveling angler, with a full range of charter fishing boats, hotels, excellent restaurants, an international airport, and services for vacation activities of all kinds, except for night clubs and such. Many whales that feed in northern waters migrate south each year. Private whale watching excursion to magdalena bay, mexico. Based on ncaa 14 810 update herenone of the depth charts have been adjusted on many teams, so. First whales sighted in cabo san lucas 20 whale watch. 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.
Vive loreto has the best tours and adventure experiences at loreto, baja california, mexico. Sea of cortez baja california sur, mexico diving with hammerhead sharks, sea lions, whale sharks duration. Our glass bottom boat tour is a halfday adventure thats fun for all ages. Loreto, mexico whales, dolphins, sea lions, and a whale. Loreto is a city in baja california sur, mexico get in by plane. As a secret hotspot for all things outdoorsy, loreto, mexico is the perfect place to deepsea fish, whale watch, standup paddle board, kayak, snorkel, hike, golf, and lounge at the beach or pool. Below is a list of types of whale watching tours and trips in loreto baja california, mexico. Click here to learn more about ocean tours lopez mateos whale watch tour. Diving, whale watching, fishing, island tours, kayaking, mision and desert tours are just some of the activities we offer. The area is known to be a spot for blue and fin whales, which will be in the area to calve. Experience the beauty and aweinspiring marine wildlife of the baja peninsular in mexico one of the. Whale watching in puerto adolfo lopez mateos wild loreto.
Blue whale watching tours in the loreto national marine park jan 25mar 25, 2020. Colonial loreto was founded by the spanish in 1697 and is the oldest permanent settlement on the baja california peninsula, as well as the site of the regions first. Isla carmen is by far the largest of the islands in the bay, though the most visited is isla coronados, just a 30 minute boat ride from the nearby port of loreto. Baja outpost fishing, whale tours, kayaking, scuba and snorkeling blvd. Open bulletin to share news, anouncements, ads or rumors relevant for the english speaking community of loreto. Glass bottom boat tours, sportfishing, charter boats loreto bcs. Loreto sea and land tours loreto baja california sur tours. And to top it off, loreto boasts incredible mountain, ocean, and island views all at once. Whale watching tours from loreto is a world class experience. Wild loreto tours staff goes above and beyond to make your visit a memorable unique experience. 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. 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.
Whale watching trip mexico ecotourism natural habitat. The blue whales of the loreto marine reserve, baja. It is a noted pilgrimage resort famous for the santa casa, or holy house of the virgin. Loreto, a magical town, is considered to be the first human settlement in baja california sur. Whale watching in mexicos magdalena bay audley travel. Kayaking, snorkeling including friendly sea lions, hiking, fishing, visiting local fishing villages, possible whale sightings on spring trips. 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. This is one of the few places in the world where blue whales. February is peak month for both grey whales and visitors, and whale watching trips take place in magdalena bay and san ignacio lagoon. Half day whale watching in the sea of cortez, mexico. On the pacific side we have grey whale mothers and their calves.
About sea and land tours we are a locally owned tour company and dive shop located here in beautiful loreto, bcs. A national marine park since 1996, loreto bays 2000 square kilometres offer protection to many of the 800 marine species living in the sea of cortez. Today you will head out of loreto by small motorboat to spend approximately 4 hours looking for whales in the sea of cortez. Here at the islands of loreto, we offer you the best of the best, get onboard our specialized boat and sail to open sea where you will be able to learn more about this incredible animals and their habitat, take incredible photographs and get closer than ever. The researchers explained how these individual whales fidelity, which keeps them in loreto bay throughout the winterspring season and sees them returning year after year, makes them more vulnerable to disturbance from whale watching. Whale watching at the islands of loreto my experience tours. We are passionate about what we do loreto guide with. Don a mask and snorkel for a swim around the rocks and inlets of the islands and you will see why. Our respect and knowledge grows with each passing year, and we continue to be amazed with our extended family, the majestic gray whales. Whale watching holiday to mexico loreto whales worldwide. Discover whalw watching tours in mexico and get ready for a great getaway.
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 brings people and whales together and promotes awareness of the dangers that the different whale species face today. Luxury beachfront villa with 4 bds, pool and hot tub loreto. Loreto is your baja california sur whale watching headquarters. The blue whales of the loreto marine reserve, baja california sur.
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We provide our tours on traditional mexican pangas with new motors, radios. Nowhere in the baja or maybe the world can you experience such different whale watching experiences from one town. The whale shark season runs from october through april. Our whalewatching tour begins upon arrival in the small coastal town of loreto, where we make a short transfer from the airport to our hotel in the heart of the historic center. But thats not all, we offer transportation services to suit any vacation getaway or special corporate retreat. We offer loreto transportation services with transfers from regional airports to hotels or from your hotel to the airport. Loreto fishing reports and sportfishing vacation information. Just after we pulled out from the beach into deep water, we had 5 or 6 enormous blue whales spouting all around us.
Calm hopefully seas, small intimate boats, and all around the sound of these giants breathing. 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. Hi all, i am looking to travel over for some whale watching around february 1617th 2019. Hi there, i am travelling with my family to baja california from 29th march 15th april 2015. Our charter boats are your firstclass option for sportfishing, sightseeing, whalewatching, etc. The mission took 55 years to complete a long time even by baja standards and is in use to this day. The blue whales migrate into the sea of cortez during the. If you visit our social media, youll notice that this is a busy time of year, for guests, family and friends. Get the monthly weather forecast for loreto, baja california sur, mexico, including daily highlow, historical averages, to help you plan ahead. The amazing pacific gray whales of baja tour destination.
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