The place, staff, breakfast and whale watching with daniel were great. We visited as a guest if youve been following our family travel adventures, then you know how much we love to have unique and adventurous travel experiences. Protected by a string of barrier islands, this is the third and southernmost bay the friendly gray whales migrate to during breeding and calving season. The gray whale spends summers in the waters off of alaska, and then heads 6,000 miles almost 10,000 km south to the warmer lagoons of baja in january, february and march. Private whale watching excursion to magdalena bay, mexico.
Wrights answer is quite comprehensive, ill add a destination that came to my mind of my conversations with him. Stay in a cabana by the beach and live a unique encounter with gray whales in one of our private tours. Win a little now, hold your ground, and later win a little more. Gray whale watching day trips in bajas magdalena bay of meixco the worlds population of gray whales returns each winter to mexicos baja peninsula.
They arent downloading it ahead of time from the application. Red cross calls for blood donations in sgv baldwin park. You may copy it, give it away or reuse it under the terms of the project gutenberg license included with this ebook or online at. We had a lovely sail across the sea to bahia concepcion. In mexicos stunning magdalena bay, humans and whales meet up. The project gutenberg ebook, commercial geography, by jacques w. Magdalena bay whales puerto san carlos all you need to. Gray whale watching in bahia magdalena, bcs, mexico. We never saw the whale sharks, but it was a beautiful place and great for kayaking. Of the whale watching tours we offer in baja mexico, this one is best for seeing whales at very close range, and plenty of them. Two boats went outwe were with his righthand man marcos.
Each year about january the whales enter the bay to breed and raise their young. They travel south from alaska in the fall, arriving in mexico to spend the winter, give birth. The effect of climate variability on gray whales eschrichtius. How to get there tourists can arrive by charter plane andor ground to the lagoons. Starting from 2016 cabo trek offers now 2 days excursions to for gray whale watching in lopez mateos, also known as magdalena bay. Gray whale watching day trips in bajas magdalena bay of mexico.
Ground transportation, private plane and overnight options available. Of the three main viewing lagoons for baja whale watching, bahia magdalena is the closest to an international airport. They come to birth and raise their calves in three pacific lagoons. Fly fishing, surfing, 4x4 tours, and anything else you might want to do while in baja come check us out. Magdalena bay in baja california sur is the perfect place for the whales to pair, feed and play with their babies.
Whale watching in magdalena bay in baja california sur youtube. Enjoy the wonderful magdalena bay whale watching season camp. Redway this ebook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. Touching gray whales in magdalena bay mexico oc mom blog. As early as 1837 american whaleships visited the bay to cooper their oil and hunt sperm. Magdalena bay is the largest wetlands ecosystem on the west coast of baja and one of the most important in north america. The warp and woof of wolfert webber is the still persistent legend that kidd buried treasure near the highlands of the lower hudson, or that his ship, the quedah merchant, was fetched from san domingo by his men after he left her and they sailed her into the hudson and there scuttled the vessel, scattering ashore and dividing a vast amount of. Temple station lasd seeking attempted murder suspect. Whale watching in magdalena bay mexico the lodge at mag bay. In addition to the majestic grey whale, the bay hosts dolphins, sea lions and a variety of other marine life. Each year they come all the way from the bering sea in alaska to beautiful magdalena bay here in baja sur to give birth in warmer waters. Magbay outfitters fishing charter, magdalena bay mexico. Situated about 5 hours north of cabo san lucas, this stretch of land is populated by a small community of fisherman.
Take the private tour and enjoy this adventure to the fullest or share the boat and save a big buck. If you have any questions dont hesitate to call bob hoyt 7609082252. Things to do in baja california gran luchito mexican. With whale hunting a thing of the past, generations of whales have come to see boats and humans as a chance for friendly interactions. Curious, playful, and friendly, the california gray whales of magdalena bay in san carlos, b. Inside the bay the whales are friendly and eager to be touched and seen up close and personal. Many whale species swim in the rich waters around baja. Magdalena bay whale watching, puert san carlos, baja california sur, mex. Bahia magdalena, affectionately called mag bay by many americans, is an area popular with water sports fanatics, whale watchers, and nature enthusiasts. Trailer your boat and stay in the newly remodeled whale tales inn. Click below to view list of the following compilations gc article originally in aapg explorer geophysical corner.
Magdalena bay is known for some of the best whale watching perhaps in the world. Share photos and videos, send messages and get updates. The value of whale watching to local communities in baja, mexico. Abbiamo navigato con una barca tipo lancia in questa bahia alla ricerca delle balene che nel mese di gennaio iniziano ad.
The project gutenberg ebook, commercial geography, by. Lapd human trafficking taskforce makes several arrests. S have been interacting with people in small fishing boats since about 1970. Whale watching trips can be arranged at any time during your stay on isla magdalena during whale season. Connect with friends, family and other people you know. There they enter the sheltered lagoons along the pacific coast where barrier islands protect them from the storms and surf of the open ocean. Spend several extraordinary days in the company of majestic gray whales in mexicos bahia magdalena, one of the best places in the world to witness interactions between gray whale mothers and their curious calves. You will have the privilege to embark on a interactive adventure through the majestic ever glade waters of magdalena bay with father crispin whale king or one of his 3 sons that with grand passion follow in his. Jun 20, 2012 get the feel of how playful and interactive the gray whales of magdalena bay can be during a todos santos eco adventures whale watching trip. Located on the pacific ocean side of the baja peninsula, bahia magdalena, or mag bay, is one of the most legendary yet remote fisheries in north america. By nemanja marinkoff sure, millennials and generation z people are still young but soon they will account for over 50% of shoppers, especially luxury shoppers around the world. On any given day one can view over ten different whales. Sedimentary record of the earlymiddle jurassic inception of the gulf of mexico in tlaxiaco basin, alberto osmar vite del angel and j.
Bands, businesses, restaurants, brands and celebrities can create pages in order to connect with their fans and customers on facebook. A few years ago, they started requiring passports for reentry never needed one before. Lasd asking for your help locating robert lee davie. It is protected from the pacific ocean by the unpopulated sandy barrier islands of isla magdalena and isla santa margarita. Whale watching tours with gray whales in bajas magdalena bay gray whale watching guaranteed. Trending now storm chasers expert forecasts accuweather ready space animals health science accusports global europe 0. Grey whales in bahia magdalena, baja, mexico youtube. Baja is well known as a great place to whale watch. This is a large bay on the eastern side of the baha peninsula, known for the whale sharks that live there. Aug 28, 2017 a gray whale approaches a boat of visitors in mexicos magdalena bay.
Gold standard whale tourwith extras we took an early morning tour out of san carlos with enriques magdalena bay whales. Puerto adolfo mateo, san carlosbahia magdalena puerto chalebahia almejas, motorized small boats, februarymarch. Magdalena bay whale watching magdalena bay, baja mexico. It wasnt a great week for fishing, but there also werent many fishermen either, which is typical this time of year. Gray whales in magdalena bay, lopez mateos cabo whale trek. Gray whale watching in lopez mateos is an incredible experience. Bahia magdalena synonyms, bahia magdalena pronunciation, bahia magdalena translation, english dictionary definition of bahia magdalena. The cool california current and warmer south american current meet in this long cove sheltered from the pacific, creating a healthy marine environment. Prey in bahia magdalena had a carbon isotope value of. The connections possible with our fellow mammals in the lagoons of magdalena bay are absolutely joyous and should be at the top of any bucket list you may be creating. Bahia magdalena definition of bahia magdalena by the free.
Because the whale observation occurs within the bay even if the weather is bad one can still go out and see grey whales up close. Humpback, fin, and blue whales, long beaked common dolphins, and more seabirds including craveris murrelets and sabines gulls. Pretty nice for downloading weather on passageweather. You can now get a passport card the size of a drivers licensecredit card that. We investigate the local economic value of eastern pacific gray whales eschrichtius robustus to two communities in baja california sur, mexico, that benefit. The books homepage helps you explore earths biggest bookstore without ever leaving the comfort of your couch. Boat surveys of gray whales in the bm lagoon complex in 2019 duplicated. Yes, a splash page is old fashioned, but its been a tradition here since 1999. Curious gray whale exhaling in bahia magdalena, baja california.
Calafia whale watching magdalena bay 2020 we booked our tour through the hotel with calafia whales but had recommendations where people did right through their site. Magdalena bay zone business directory to help you find. Mar 08, 2014 like others who have given the wild loreto whale watching in magdalena bay tour high praise, my husband and i had an exceptionally positive experience. A couple of years ago, i heard about how during a short period out of the year, families can touch wild gray whales in magdalena bay, mexico. This 30 mile long bay, famous as a home to the gray whale during its southern migration, is formed by two sandy barrier islands named isla magdalenaisla margarita and provides incredible inshore and offshore fishing. Carlos fiestas solo baja circumnavigation chapter nine bahia magdalena to fish camp victory is not won in miles, but in inches. Think bahia magdalena and perhaps you imagine whale watching, sport fishing or surfing some of the world class breaks on the exposed pacific. Gray whales whale watching in magdalena bay cabo trek. Bahia magdalena baja california 2020 all you need to. Reservoir continuity assessment with mass moments of inertia, olena babak and clayton v.
We took an early morning tour out of san carlos with enriques magdalena bay whales. Whale watching tours with gray whales in bajas magdalena bay. Stable carbon isotope ratios for the gray whale eschrichtius. During september each year, the pacific gray whale, eschrichtius robustus, begins its 6,000 mile or so journey from the icy waters of the bearing sea to one of several of bajas warm pacific lagoons. What are the most exciting places to see in colombia as a. This supports the hypothesis that changes in the whales distribution. Villas mar y arena magdalena bay whale watching tours. Magdalena bay zone travel guide and directory surfline.
Bahia magdalena is a 50 km long bay in comondu municipality along the western coast of the mexican state of baja california sur. Yacht services long range fishing bird watching mag bay mangroves whale watching in magdalena bay mexico. The laguna is quiet but full of life, for thousands of years the gray whales have migrated here to give birth to their calves and nourish them until they are strong enough to make their journey back to the cold waters of alaska. Gray whale watching at adolfo lopez mateos, magdalena bay.
With the highest concentration of baja gray whales right offshore, theres no better place to witness the gray whales as they play. Ps article originally presented as poster session av audio video presentation evaluations studies of basins trends plays. Another amazing highlight of our recent uncruise in the sea of cortez. While whales are likely to be the highlight of our voyage, the baja peninsula is home to so much more. Bahia magdalena baja california 2020 all you need to know. We literally anchor among the whales in bahia magdalena, where mothers and calves relax. The public is asked to schedule an appointment to help ensure that hospitals and patients have the blood they need this summer. Bahia magdalena s massive extension is an ideal place to view grey whales giving birth, reproduce and socializing. Sil and santo domingo channel north of bahia magdalena sdch. Red cross calls for blood donations in sgv glendale.
Download scientific diagram primary gray whale winter aggregation areas and. Make an appointment to donate blood by downloading the free red cross blood donor app, visiting or calling 1800red cross 18007332767. It seems unbelievable but mothers actively encourage their babies to approach panga boats. Peach orchard near maryhill state park, washington.
A blue whale surfaces with isla santa margarita, the southern barrier island that forms bahia magdalena. Here youll find current best sellers in books, new releases in books, deals in books, kindle ebooks, audible audiobooks, and so much more. We had a lovely drive across the mountains between loreto and bahia magdalena with fausto madrid as our tour guide and driver. Primary gray whale winter aggregation areas and lagoons along the. Bahia magdalena while we enjoyed our time in turtle bay, we decided to take advantage of the goodsized weather window to make the long jump to bahia magdalena mag bay, as its commonly called, which would be our longest passage ever, 250 nautical miles. Mexican cell phones and the banda ancha we canceled our us cell phones and got some cheap prepaid mexican telcel phones, and we also purchased a banda ancha which is an excellent 3g wireless usb modem that works on our macs and in any port which a cell signal which is most ports. They like to make friends with people in magdalena bay. Bahia magdalena is a 50 km long bay in comondu municipality. Get up close with wildlife in mexicos magdalena bay travel. Whale watching in mexicos magdalena bay audley travel.