Whale Watching Details

Every year Gray Whales migrate from Alaska to one of the 4 lagoons in Baja to give birth. The Mexican government allows registered pangeros (local fisherman) to take people whale watching in their 10-12 person capacity skiffs (motor boats). This is a very unique an humbling experience.

The whales are gentle and swim in close proximity to the skiff, sometime the whales even allow us to rub their heads. The mothers often push their young up to the skiff. From camp you are sure to see the males breaching out of the water.

Whale Watching excursions are from one to two hours and typically always in the morning when the wind is calm and the water is glassy. After breakfast the pangeros arrive at the camp to take the group into the birthing lagoon.

We have chosen the Magdalena Bay birthing lagoon for several reasons. The major reason being that it is the only lagoon with an extensive mangrove estuary, which provides for some of the best kayaking and birding! The mangrove estuary is calm and provides a safe environment for fish and dolphins. In addition, there is very unique sand dune spit, which protects the lagoon from the Pacific Ocean. We visit the area for a fun day of beach walking and enjoy a picnic.