[email protected] March 29, 2017 Baja California Sur Puerto San Carlos, Baja California Sur

Whale watching gallery

Here’s a sneak peak to our whale watching adventure! Our best experience in Mexico so far… It’s got to be in your bucket list.

Heading towards Puerto San Carlos nearest bay where the grey whales reside from November to April.

Our first stop. This islet is known as the ‘black island’, because it gets covered with pelicans, gulls and frigates at dawn and sunset.

You can see plenty of pelicans free-diving to catch their prey.

According to the captain, mostly females interact with the boats, and sometimes like to show off their calves.

Gray whales have a 60 years lifespan, can weigh up to 35 tons and measure up to 15 meters.

If you see three whales together ‘playing’ and showing their fins, they’re mating. One male holds the female in the middle, while the other copulates.

The ivory shell-like things in her skin are called barnacles, a sort of parasite that in large quantities can slow down a whale’s swim.

If you see the tail, it means it has gone to deep waters and you won’t be able to see it for a long time. Better search for another one.

Although dolphins also give birth in this bay, it’s rare to see them. We were lucky to see a whole pod.

Stop at the beautiful white sand dunes on your way back from the whales. Wind is your enemy here, so cover your eyes.

Be sure to check our experience and tips, here.

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