San Ignacio Lagoon is one of the winter sanctuaries of the eastern Pacific grey whale, where males and females congregate looking for mates, and newborn calves prepare themselves for the long journey north to their summer feeding grounds in the Arctic.
Located in the Mexican province of Baja California, the lagoon stretches 25 kilometres into the desert, has a maximum width of eight kilometres, and is divided into three sections. The lagoon provides a perfect habitat for the eastern Pacific grey whale to breed and calve.
The upper lagoon is the shallowest part and known as the birthing area where pregnant females travel to in order to bear their young. At the middle lagoon, you find mothers traveling with their newborns, getting them ready to join the majority of the whales at the lower lagoon where the majority of the social behaviour occurs.
Join Wildlife Worldwide on a voyage to Baja California’s spectacular Pacific coast. We visit at the best time of year to see blue, fin and humpback whales which congregate in Baja’s waters each winter, and witness the thrilling spectacle of grey whales in one of their warm water calving lagoons.
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Spend six nights in the grey whale mecca of San Ignacio Lagoon on this tailor-made holiday to the Baja Peninsula. Enjoying twice daily whale watching excursions accompanied by knowledgeable guides, this tour provides a unique opportunity to witness the splendour of these majestic giants in a unique location.
Find out more about Grey Whales of San Ignacio Lagoon
Baja California is one of the finest locations in the world to observe a variety of whales and dolphins. Join world-renowned whale expert, Mark Carwardine, and visit both San Ignacio Lagoon and the Sea of Cortez for remarkable encounters with grey, blue and humpback whales as well as much more.
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Destination: Mexico
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(inc. flights): 15 days
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Sat on the shores of San Ignacio lagoon, these cabanas offer rustic yet comfortable wilderness accommodation in an outstanding location. Food is freshly prepared daily by the resident Mexican family, and a naturalist guide is on hand to talk about the lagoon's grey whale migration phenomenon.
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This small and simple eco camp consists of a series of walk-in tents, situated very close to the grey whale’s breaching site. A beachside lounging area is equipped with hammocks, chairs and a camp fire, providing the perfect place to unwind under the stars, after an exhilarating day's whale watching.
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Operating in Mexico’s Baja Peninsula, the Searcher is a 28-metre vessel, skippered by a captain with over 30 years experience of sailing these waters. She has 14 air-conditioned cabins and is an ideal choice for exceptional whale watching opportunities and a quality natural history experience.
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