The main focus of all whale watching tours lies on the curious and gentle gray. Click below for expert advice on animal welfare in tourism. Reservations are open for the 2020 whale watching season esta pagina en espanol. Guaranteed whale watching tours from anacortes the worlds best opportunity to see wild orcas is right here in the san juan islands, february through november. In mexicos stunning magdalena bay, humans and whales meet. The video was filmed during a 3 day stop over at san ignacio aboard spirit of adventure as part of a fantastic 10 day whale watching voyage from. Starting from some of the deepest and most sacred ceremonial chambers in the mayan underworld to being at the highest temples in the country. There are several whalewatching businesses operating at laguna san ignacio. The san francisco whale tours ecotour offers a chance to learn about the natural history and wildlife of the san francisco bay while experiencing breathtaking views of the city, the golden gate bridge, alcatraz and more. Our 2 pangas arrived and we sent them out for our first whale watching excursion. Fortunately for us, today were traveling to the other side of the baja california peninsula. Apr 06, 2008 the video was filmed during a 3 day stop over at san ignacio aboard spirit of adventure as part of a fantastic 10 day whale watching voyage from san diego to the sea of cortez on an exclusive uk. Campo cortez is known for its secluded, private, and pristine wildlife location. Not only do we enjoy exceptional proximity to san ignacio lagoon, but.
Pachico mayoral was the first person to have an encounter with a friendly gray whale. San ignacio whale watching baja unbound baja tours. Whale watching in scammons or san ignacio lagoon mexico. Fortunately, due to the good recon of the other camps, we were at a camp that was in very close proximity to the area. Go swimming at rio on pools, big rock falls and explore the rio frio cave. Whale watching seattle and whale watching washington are commonly associated with whale watching in the san juan islands. Departing from san ignacio, this guided, actionpacked 9hour tour kicks off with a 45minute, physically intense jungle hike through the tapir nature reserve to the entrance of the cave. This exhilarating full day whale watching tour maximizes time on the water and allows you to fully experience the. You can combine a 4day sea kayak tour of the islands of loreto with a 3day whale watching tour in san ignacio lagoon. Arrive in loreto, headquarters for row sea kayak adventures operations in baja. You would have to stay in a hotel in san ignacio and make arrangements to go to the lagoon the next day.
San ignacio lagoon is a whale watchers paradise, as the pacific grey whales make. Festival of grey whales 2014 grey whales san ignacio ballena gris san ignacio duration. We have comfortable tents set up for two with sleeping bags, cotton sheets, cots and pillows, for rent, but you can also bring your own. Baja ecotours san ignacio 2020 all you need to know. Meet 40 foot long and 40 ton gray whales and their newborn calves up close based from our allinclusive solar and wind powered ecolodge on the remote desert shores of san ignacio lagoon. Pacz tours in san ignacio, belize leads daily tours to all of the known sites and quite a few unknown ones as well which are some of the best things to do in belize.
If your primary reason to visit san ignacio is to see the maya ruins, the cool season is the best time to visit. Big rock falls in mountain pine ridge is wellknow of all belize waterfalls. Pachicos encounter with a friendly gray whale, and his tours to. San ignacio whale watching, mexico whale tours dive discovery. A short 15 minute boat ride takes you to the whale watching area. San francisco whale tours offers exciting adventures from the san francisco bay to the pacific ocean and into the protected sanctuary of the farallon islands. We offer whale watching tours at san ignacio lagoon as a standalone. After two days of perfect whale watching weather, the winds have definitely picked up this morning. San ignacio lagoon baja california all you need to. Baja whale watching gray whales san ignacio lagoon baja mexico. From views of main san francisco attractions such as the golden gate bridge to sightings of blue, humpback, and gray whales, this is a trip you will never forget. The grandfather of whale watching in baja, pachico mayoral, first encountered a so called friendly in this lagoon over 40 years ago. The total boat ride was only 10 minutes or so before we were in the thick of the pod. San ignacio lagoon is located in the mexican province of baja california and is one of the winter sanctuaries of the eastern pacific grey whale.
San ignacio transfers pacz tour shuttle san ignacio belize. Each boat is allowed a maximum of 90 minutes inside the whale watching area. Whale watching in san ignacio lagoon this company goes all out in customer service. The town of san ignacio is one of belizes major inland tourist destinations. Whale watching holiday to mexico san ignacio lagoon. Enjoy belize cave tours including cave tubing, cave canoeing, hiking, rappelling and more on tour with maya walk tours in san ignacio, belize. We invite you to join us at our ecofriendly and comfortable safaristyle tent camp on punta piedra rocky point, the very best location. San juan outfitters is best known for its high quality whale watch and wildlife tours, focusing not only on showing our guests orca killer whales, but a wider variety of wildlife as well. San ignacio lagoon baja california 2020 all you need to.
Rv or tent camping at the waters edge of san ignacio lagoon is a great way to begin a whale watching experience. Our destination for the day was the whale watch zone in laguna san ignacio. Reviews, prices, videos, photos, and itinerary for san ignacio whale. We pride ourselves on having the most experienced and. This is a guide for those who arent whale enthusiasts but whore interested in interacting with the. At san ignacio, local families carefully regulate whalewatching and limit the area where boats may go to 5 square miles in a 25square. Trust pacz transfers knowledgeable drivers to provide you with the most comfortable and reliable shuttle transfer from belize international airport or belize and any part of the country.
Cedros outdoor adventures whale watching tours gray. Staying in ambergris caye, belize city or far away as placencia village, you may also book all tours and transfers with us. Here, males and females congregate looking for mates and newborn calves prepare themselves for the long journey north to their summer feeding grounds in the arctic. San ignacio lagoon is a sheltered lagoon that is connected to the migratory path of the gray whales as they travel the pacific coast of.
Barton creek is a remote cave which, like many of the subterranean caverns of belize, was used by the ancient mayan people for ceremonial purposes. Antonios ecotours whale watching at laguna san ignacio, baja california sur. Mexico the best tips for whale watching in mexico whaletrips. Kuyima also features a camping and carcamping area by the san ignacio lagoon whale sanctuary sorry, no water, electricity nor sewage hookups for rvs. From kuyimita, guided whale watching tours depart on 2325foot boats pangas for 410 passengers, sailing from 8 am to 3. Belize cave tours cave tubing cave canoeing rapelling. From cave tubing to bird watching, there is always something to do and a variety of activities thatll cater to various types of travel. I traveled here with baja ecotours, taking a chartered bus with our group of 24 from san diego to ensenada, then a 2. Jungle splash eco tours gives you the opportunity to embrace nature for its true beauty, and experience hidden secrets of mothernature.
Enjoy a scenic cruise of san franciscos beautiful coastline and the. Join us aboard this exciting marine mammal wildlife trip through the san francisco bay. Nic slocum phd frgs the pacific gray whales of san ignacio lagoon is a whale watching holiday like no other. San juan island is the center of whale watching in the pacific northwest and therefore friday harbor on san juan island is the best location for departing on a whale watch tour in washington state. Our usbased pilotguides will assist you every step of the way and get you to the whales faster. Conducting whale watching tours in san ignacio lagoon for over 45 years. From cave tubing to bird watching, there is always something to do and a variety of. However, these amazing animals deserve space and respect, and although it is legal here to touch the whales, strict regulations ensure that interactions only happen on the whales terms. From views of main san francisco attractions such as the golden gate bridge to sightings of blue, humpback, and. Jungle splash ecotours gives you the opportunity to embrace nature for its true beauty, and experience hidden secrets of mothernature. We arrived to laguna san ignacio just after breakfast. Other highlights include dalls porpoise, harbor porpoise, minke whales, humpback whales, bald eagles, and more. San ignacio lagoon and sea of cortez oceanic society. San ignacio lagoon is one of our sheltered lagoons that are connected to the migratory path of the gray whales as they travel the pacific coast of north america from alaska to mexico, where they arrive every december and january to calve.
Orca whale watching tours reservations san juan outfitters. Not far from the bay of san ignacio, one of the main towns for whale watching. As the whales migrate north to arctic waters, we also move our whale watching tours north from magdalena bay to san ignacio lagoon. Kuyim also features a campingand carcampingarea by the san ignacio lagoon whale sanctuary. Another 15 minute ride brings you back to the camp where you can enjoy a meal of fresh regional sea food caught in laguna san ignacio. It is one of the winter sanctuaries of the eastern pacific gray whales eschrichtius robustus. Turtle expeditionthe giants of san ignacio lagoon turtle. This years trip was in late february, to san ignacio. For this reason, some boats at san ignacio stay out longer 3 hrs and may incorporate birdwatching at the mangroves too. San francisco whale tours offers whale watching trips from. San ignacio lagoon laguna san ignacio is a lagoon located in mulege municipality of the mexican state of baja california sur, 59 kilometres 37 mi from san ignacio, mexico and highway 1. There were also a number of whales inside the observation area.
Pacific gray whales in san ignacio lagoon baja expeditions. Barton creek tours barton creek is a remote cave which, like many of the subterranean caverns of belize, was used by the ancient mayan people for ceremonial purposes. If video does not play you may need to download the latest adobe. San ignacio lagoon is one of the best places to watch grey whales and infact, it is an amazingly close encounter with these 4080 feet. The focus of the expedition is a search for the majestic giants of the oceanswhales including the blue, gray and humpback whales. Whale watching san ignacio lagoon, gray whale tours san.
Anacortes is our flagship location where island adventures first began back in 1996. The san ignacio whale watching with kayaking combination tours run from midmarch to midapril. Pachicos eco tours gray whale watching packages in san ignacio. Experience magical, close encounters with the friendly gray whale mothers and calves of san ignacio lagoon, a unesco world heritage site. There are a number of tours offering gray whale encounters at san ignacio. For generations, grey whales have been migrating to the warm, shallow waters of san ignacio lagoon. San juan excursions san juan islands whale watching. San ignacio lagoon baja california all you need to know. San ignacio lagoon, set among the coastal desert landscapes of the northern part of baja california sur, is one of the birthplaces of the modern whale watching industry.
San ignacio is a whale watchers dream, where visitors have a good chance of having an upclose encounter with a friendly whale. Adventure tours san ignacio belize adventure tours. Grey whales of san ignacio lagoon mexico wildlife holiday latin. Baja whale watching in the san ignacio lagoon with air charter from the us to the lagoon. The pacific gray whales of san ignacio lagoon tour destination.
Not only is san ignacio lagoon a gray whale sanctuary, but it is one of only two undeveloped nursery and breeding ground in the world of the pacific gray whale. This is a guide for those who arent whale enthusiasts but whore interested in interacting with the grey whales up close. The weather is great, and we were greeted by plenty of whales at the entrance in the surf the whales seemingly enjoy hanging out here. This is one of the three prime whale watching areas in baja, with several hundred whales visiting each winter.
Grey whales of san ignacio lagoon mexico wildlife holiday. San ignacio whale watching by row sea kayak adventures. We have been based in this lovely town since 1993 and consider ourselves part of the fabric of the community. Foodies and firsttime visitors wont want to miss this comprehensive food walking tour of downtown cabo san lucas led by a local guide. We chose to stay with ecotourismo kuyima, where geoff had had a wonderful experience a few years ago. Belize tours provide a fun and exciting way to get to know san ignacio and experience the natural beauty, thrill, and history of the country. Pachicos eco tours baja gray whale watching packages in san. A coa host will be at the lagoon to help ensure your comfort and enjoyment throughout your. Whale watching in laguna san ignacio baja california. Belize tours and adventures pacz tours san ignacio tour. San ignacio lagoon baja california 2020 all you need. San francisco whale tours, san francisco, california.
After a failed attempt the because of car trouble the day before, we headed out to laguna san ignacio to see the famous whales washboarded road. Day trips whale watching at laguna san ignacio, baja. Our gray whale watching eco tour packages in baja california include transfer by air from the u. This tour leaves san ignacio in the morning or noon. We also visit the beautiful sea of cortez for whale watching on this weeklong. From our variety of tours, you can explore and experience in many different ways our jewel, belize. In our official whalewatching season from december 16 april 30 we offer. Due to the massive influx of whales weve been seeing in the bay, were heading out even more often. We also visit the beautiful sea of cortez for whale watching on this weeklong adventure on mexicos baja california peninsula. San ignacio lagoon has earned, quite rightly, the accolade of being one. I am guessing that the biggest group was between punta piedra and. The hottest months are from april to june, with temperatures usually about 93f 34c per day, with warm nights rarely dripping below 66f 19c.
San ignacio whale watching, mexico whale tours dive. This is a relaxed, but exciting canoe trip inside a mountain on an ancient waterway where you can observe grand cathedral ceilings in the cave, as well as numerous formations and. San ignacio lagoons significance to the world community. Whale watching had just started here and long range trips from san diego brought. Tours are conducted by experienced drivers and knowledgeable naturalists that will make. This exhilarating full day whale watching tour maximizes time on the water and allows you to fully experience the gray whales and the lagoon surroundings. Swim, climb, and spelunk your way through astonishing caverns into the depths of the cave, where youll get an upclose look at artifacts and offerings used. The road to laguna san ignacio starts at the southwest corner of the town of san ignacio. Whale watching mexico mexico ecotourism natural habitat. Since we had our own selfcontained tortuga expedition camper, we had the luxury of driving the graded gravel road to pachicos eco tours camp on the lagoon.
San ignacio lagoon pachicos eco tours baja gray whale. Many whalewatching toursoff boston or maui, for exampletake place on large. March 7, 2017 loreto san ignacio laguna san ignacio. Baja whale watching, birding and botany eco tours gray whale watching join us on our 5day whale watching trips to laguna san ignacio in baja california sur, mexico to see the friendly gray whales up close in their winter mating and calving grounds. Reservations are open for the 2020 whale watching season esta pagina en espanol antonios ecotours whale watching at laguna san ignacio, baja california sur. Baja whale watching starts in january and continues until mid april, during which the gray whales inhabit the three main lagoons on the pacific coast of baja california sur the south state of baja, mexico, to give birth, nurse, and prepare their calves for the journey back to alaska. This is a relaxed, but exciting canoe trip inside a mountain on an ancient waterway where you can observe grand cathedral ceilings in the cave, as. San ignacio lagoon is a sheltered lagoon that is connected to the migratory path of the gray whales as they travel the pacific coast of north america from alaska to mexico. However, in 1979 and 1980, protection of nearby laguna san ignacio and. Belize mountain pine ridge nature tour is located in a remote area of the forest reserve.
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