Likewise, the gray whale -another of the largest species that lives in the sea- measures from 11 to 15 meters and weighs approximately 30 tons. Experts consider that its migration is one of the longest, because it travels more than 9,000 kilometers, according to information from the Secretariat of Environment and Natural Resources (Semarnat).
If you are looking to experience whale watching for the first time or want to be part of this wonder again, within the natural habitat of the species, now is a good time to plan your journey. Take note and choose a tour that includes a hydrophone so you can appreciate the song of these exceptional animals.
Without a doubt, watching the whales is one of the best plans you can have in the short term, in addition to Baja California, other states where you can witness this natural spectacle are: Nayarit, Jalisco, Sinaloa, Sonora, Oaxaca and Guerrero. To travel to any of these destinations you can fly with Aeromexico and find exclusive rates.
The best spots to see the whales
To better understand the annual migration of thousands of gray and humpback whales, which arrive in the Mexican Pacific; according to information from the UNAM Gazette, Luis Medrano, a biologist from the Faculty of Science at UNAM, female whales mate in Mexican waters and give birth to their young until the following year, since their gestation period lasts approximately 10 months.
The top of the places to watch the whales:
Lower California: Todos Santos Bay, El Vizcaíno Biosphere Reserve, Loreto Bay, Puerto San Carlos, Magdalena Bay, Santa María Bay.
Nayarit: Banderas Bay, Compostela, San Blas-Isabel Island
Jalisco: Banderas Bay, Cape Corrientes, Tenacatita Bay
Sinaloa: Mazatlan-Teacapan area
Sound: Puerto Penasco area
Oaxaca: Puerto Angel-Mazunte
Warrior: Majahua Beach, Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo, Barra de Potosí