Our ecocamp features 10 small and simple raised cabanas with thatched roofs set directly on the lagoon, providing a secluded experience where guests are enveloped by the desert wilderness. San ignacio whale watching, mexico whale tours dive. 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. In fact, we came back the next year and tried it again. Thousands of them gather between late january and midapril.
Legendary san ignacio lagoon in baja is one of our two locations for one of lifes most soulstirring experiences. And with the doubling of whales seen migrating south as reported. Immerse yourself in endless wildlife experiences on searcher natural history tours signature 12day itinerary to baja california, mexico. Through the laguna san ignacio conservation alliance, nrdc has helped purchase conservation easements on more than 141,000. Whale watching at scammons lagoon san felipe, baja. Whale watching in laguna san ignacio baja california.
Whale watching at scammons lagoon san felipe, baja, mexico. Pachicos eco tours is internationally known for being the whale watching pioneers of san ignacio lagoon and baja. San ignacio whale watching, mexico whale tours dive discovery. Were honored to be granted permits from mexico to share this remarkable place with. Aug 25, 2017 a gray whale spyhops in the waters of san ignacio lagoon, baja, mexico. San ignacio is located approximately 866 km567 miles from the san diego, californiatijuana border crossing, about a 10 to 12hour drive. Their migration from alaskas bering sea to the warm waters of bajas pacific lagoons is the longest mammal migration on earth. Reservations are open for the 2020 whale watching season esta pagina en espanol. 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. San ignacio is the gateway to laguna san ignacio, on the shores of the pacific ocean, which is one of the best whale watching areas in all of baja. San ignacio serves as the gateway to san ignacio lagoon, the winter time sanctuary of the pacific gray whale. The best times to go are the months of february and march.
Spyhopping, where the animal vertically pokes its head out of the water, is a behavior exhibited by cetacean s some sharks. Baja accommodation whale watching mexico ecotourism. They only mate and give birth in four lagoons, the san ignacio lagoon is the most intimate of the lagoons in baja. Gray whale watching season begins in early december and moves along the pacific coast of the baja peninsula and ends in early april as the whale return north. An indepth immersionwitness the spring finale of the gray whales migration of nearly 6,000 miles from alaska to baja, with the expert interpretation of our naturalist expedition leader. Community foundation supports the longterm protection of laguna san ignacio on the pacific coast of baja california, mexico, and the gray whales who use. San ignacio lagoon and sea of cortez oceanic society. All reservations must be made through andiamo travel and cannot be made through the birch aquarium ticketing office.
San ignacio travel baja california, mexico lonely planet. In san ignacio lagoon, mexico, the whales are so close you could. Our gray whale watching ecotour packages in baja california include transfer by air from the u. A pacific gray whale in the san ignacio lagoon in baja california. Week 4 12 we visited the ecoturismo kuyima in san ignacio, baja, mexico and went out on a boat in the lagoon to go whale watching and to pet and kiss these amazing, beautiful, peaceful and. California gray whale eschrichtius robustus calf above and below with whale watchers in san ignacio lagoon, baja california sur, mexico. The road to laguna san ignacio starts at the southwest corner of the town of san ignacio. Combine your visit to san ignacio lagoon with an expedition to the cave paintings and get the whole baja experience with kuyima. Its baja californias friendly whales that first attract many of the people who come here from across the globe. Whale watching in san ignacio lagoon this company goes all out in customer service.
Whale watching at laguna san ignacio, with baja discovery. Based on decades of respectful wildlife ecotourism. 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. San ignacio lagoon baja california all you need to. Six separate whale excursionscome within arms reach of gentle whalesincluding amiable mothers with calveson six separate skiff journeys inside the protected waters of san ignacio lagoon. In this baja, the gray whales come to you photography. We also visit the beautiful sea of cortez for whale watching on this weeklong adventure on mexicos baja california peninsula. My friend colleen and i moved in quiet anticipation, as we packed up her jeep for the long trek out to the san ignacio lagoon. San ignacio, and get up close with the majestic gray whales and their calves. Bahia magdalena, 365 miles south of san ignacio is the southernmost location that the gray whales visit to give birth. Every winter, hundreds of pacific gray whales return to their traditional breeding and birthing grounds in sheltered san ignacio lagoon on mexicos baja peninsula. Witness the gray whale migration, one of natures most phenomenal events, and see these gentle giants upclose in the heart of their breeding grounds. The gray whales of san ignacio the baja storyteller.
Mar 12, 2009 san ignacio lagoon is located in central baja, mexico and about 560 miles from san diego, california. While not as close to loreto as our magdalena bay whale camp, traveling to san ignacio gives us the opportunity to have the powerful experience of getting up close to the gray whales for another month into the spring. For most people, being close to a massive friendly whale with a gentle disposition is one of the greatest thrills in the animal world. Eastern pacific gray whales migrate to laguna san ignacio for mating and calving. Chilly darkness and chips of stars greeted me as i opened the door onto the predawn sky. We invite you to join us at our ecofriendly and comfortable safaristyle tent camp on punta piedra rocky point, the very best location. San ignacio lagoon baja california 2020 all you need to. Last week, greg and barbara macgillivray traveled to laguna san ignacio, on mexicos baja peninsula, where they were treated to an experience that was, quite simply, profound. This wildlife refuge, the largest in mexico, protects. Antonios ecotours whale watching at laguna san ignacio, baja california sur. Whale watching mexico mexico ecotourism natural habitat. This is one of the three prime whale watching areas in baja, with several hundred whales visiting each winter.
Baja unbounds san ignacio whale watching excursion situates you right in the heart of gray whale territory, with our basecamp set up right off the shore where the pass. Baja whale watching gray whales in baja california. Observe one of the most miraculous natural phenomena on the planet. We do our utmost to provide the best possible whale watching experience. Sometimes we have two separate groups that are in the same location at the same time. Baja whale watching, birding and botany ecotours 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. Pachico mayoral was the first person to have an encounter with a friendly gray whale. Fly in to san ignacio lagoon eco camp to experience the splendor of the pacific gray whales. Baja discovery san ignacio 2020 all you need to know. This wildlife refuge, the largest in mexico, protects 9,625 square. Baja whale watching in the san ignacio lagoon with air charter from the us to the lagoon. In january and april we offer 2day allincluded packages with or without transportation.
Our whale watching season begins december 15th and ends april 15th. Saving the breeding grounds of the pacific gray whale nrdc. San ignacio lagoon baja california all you need to know. You can easily arrange tours to visit the whales in the lagoon. Every winter, hundreds of pacific gray whales return to their traditional breeding and birthing grounds in sheltered san ignacio lagoon on mexicos baja. The laguna san ignacio ecosystem science program has been publishing reports of its findings in baja california sur, mexico since the early 1980s. San ignacio lagoon is the last and only undeveloped nursery and breeding ground for pacific gray whale.
The great gray whales of baja natural habitat adventures. Gifts from the gray whales retreat in baja, mexico march 1622, 2019. Turtle expeditionthe giants of san ignacio lagoon turtle. A coa host will be at the lagoon to help ensure your comfort and enjoyment throughout your. Browse our publications to learn how the lagoon ecosystem and the local community have evolved and changed. Set out in a panga twice a day to get close to these friendly, gentle creatures who enjoy contact with people. This day was to be my first encounter with baja californias gray whale. San ignacio is a whale watchers dream, where visitors have a good chance of having an upclose encounter with a friendly whale. At san ignacio lagoons and scammons we use local licensed guides who are accompanied by your english speaking baja airventures guide. Lodging for the popular best of bajas whales, dolphins and sea lions includes a bed and breakfast stay on the pacific ocean, as well as time spent at our famous las animas ecolodge, where you can experience sea lions, dolphins, and more whales. For reasons that no one understands, a select number of pacific gray whales enjoy contact with people, and on these whale watching tours you will get up close and personal with these gigantic animals. Gifts from the gray whales retreat in baja, mexico, march 2019. Touching the whales in san ignacio lagoon, baja, mexico.
The first two are roughly half way down the baja peninsula, while the latter is much further down towards the tip. Guided round trip expeditions departing san diego for our remotely located ecolodge and base camp campo cortez on the shores of san ignacio lagoon. Baja discovery is a leading ecotourism company providing natural history trips and tours in baja california mexico, including gray whale watching at san ignacio lagoon, sea kayaking, pack trips to visit cave paintings, and custom tours and treks for birding and botany. Perhaps the most extraordinary wildlife encounter on the planet is a visit to san ignacio lagoon to meet up close 40 ton grey whales and their newborn calves. Explore baja california, mexico with birch aquarium and andiamo travel experts on two different membersonly trips. Our usbased pilotguides will assist you every step of the way and get you to the whales faster. Experience magical, close encounters with the friendly gray whale mothers and calves of san ignacio lagoon, a unesco world heritage site. San ignacio has a really cool central square, food and lodging. 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. Antonios ecotours whale watching at laguna san ignacio. Pachicos eco tours baja gray whale watching packages in san. Petting and kissing whales in san ignacio, baja, mexico.
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. I traveled here with baja ecotours, taking a chartered bus with our group of 24 from san diego to ensenada, then a 2. It is one of the winter sanctuaries of the eastern pacific gray whales eschrichtius robustus. San ignacio lagoon is located in central baja, mexico and about 560 miles from san diego, california. This is our focus and our reason for being in business. San ignacio lagoon, baja, mexico our accommodations on bajas san ignacio lagoon greatly enhance the atmosphere and excitement of our whalewatching adventure. Conducting whale watching tours in san ignacio lagoon for over 45 years. One can travel on mexican federal highway 1 by vehicle to arrive in san ignacio. It is also a critical habitat for the nearly extinct berrendo or pronghorned antelope and an important feeding habitat for four of the worlds seven species of sea turtles. San ignacio lagoon baja california 2020 all you need. The classic baja town of san ignacio is 40 miles east of the lagoon on the main highway. Our staff is highly experienced in baja whale watching.
Protecting san ignacio lagoon lsi whale conservation fund. Pacific gray whales in san ignacio lagoon baja expeditions. A gray whale spyhops in the waters of san ignacio lagoon, baja, mexico. Laguna san ignacio is a peaceful natural lagoon that opens to the pacific and lies some distance 40 miles to the west of san ignacio. The gray whales travel all the way to the pacific lagoons in baja each year to mate and to give birth. San ignacio lagoon and the magdalena bay complex are the most popular baja whale watching destinations. A worldclass whalewatching destination, baja california is home to over a dozen different whales, including curious gray whales of laguna san ignacio and earths largest inhabitants, blue whales. San ignacio boasts the friendly whales, a pod that seems to have over some time, developed an affinity with the tourists that come to whale watch in baja. Since we were on a baja california road trip through this remote corner of the world, we decided to stop. Thank you to baja bound mexico insurance services for your longterm support of the forums site. They are extremely knowledgeable of the local flora and fauna and have been taking out whale watching tour groups for years. Migration whale watching at laguna san ignacio, baja. San ignacio lagoon pachicos eco tours baja gray whale.
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