San Ignacio Lagoon is not just a sanctuary for grey whales—it’s a school for those who wish to protect them.
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San Ignacio Gray Whales
Extraordinary Interaction & Experience
San Ignacio Gray Whales
Extraordinary Interaction & Experience
San Ignacio Lagoon is not just a sanctuary for grey whales—it’s a school for those who wish to protect them.
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With patience and respect, he positions the boat carefully, always giving them space, never forcing an interaction.
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The “unusual mortality event” is officially closed and over. Looking in their eyes.The eyes of a grey whale.A huge 45-foot whale that swims over to be kissed and stroked. You might be a seasoned traveller who has gone on safari in Africa or visited Antarctica, explored Alaska and Haida Gwaii, or experienced the Arctic. But […]
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The whale-watching activity with Gray whales in Baja California Sur began in this enchanting lagoon back in 1968, following an unforgettable encounter between the fisherman Pachico Mayoral and his friend Luis and a curious gray whale that approached their boat. News quickly spread within the fishing community about the whales’ curiosity, and by 1972, families […]
Read MoreThe Gulf of California also called the Sea of Cortez is well known to be one of the best places in the world to do whale watching during the winter months (from November to March). However, in our past expeditions during this summer, we have witnessed countless species of whales and toothed whales!
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At first, we didn’t really pay much attention to it, but after zooming in with my telephoto, I told Katie that I did not see a boat, and she quickly turned the plane to go check it out. As we got closer, to our surprise, we could then tell clearly that it was a megapod of dolphins. Hundreds and hundreds of them swimming in unison quite quickly headed up north towards Espiritu Santo Island.
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There is nothing more fascinating than witnessing one of nature’s most spectacular sights. Whales! And there’s no better place than the majestic waters of the Sea of Cortez.
We have been fortunate to spot whales pretty much every day since our liveaboards started this season. Scouting this area alongside Katie (our Citabria pilot) we have discovered a couple of secret spots to encounter these humble giants.
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