Baby Whales in Cabo
Every year, migrating whales visit Los Cabos to give birth to the next generation of gentle giants. During the winter months, there’s no better place to view these amazing creatures than in the Sea of Cortez, as the whales swim, eat, breed and play in the warm waters of Baja California Sur. As this year’s whale watching season draws to a close, here are some fantastic shots of some of our recent visitors bidding goodbye to our shores before they begin their migration up north, including a mother humpback whale with her young calf. Oscar Ortiz, a talented photographer and head of Cabo Expeditions (providing outstanding eco-tours on the waters of Los Cabos) shares…
Top 8 Marine Animal Encounters in Baja California Sur
Oscar Ortiz heads up Cabo Expeditions, one of the leading operations of environmentally friendly excursions in Los Cabos. Specializing in marine tours, from kayaking in the scenic waters of Cabo, to swimming with majestic whale sharks, Oscar has seen his share of incredible ocean life in Baja California Sur. With the dazzling abundant variety of marine creatures in the beautiful Sea of Cortez, there’s no shortage of photo-worthy encounters to be had. Here, Oscar shares his top marine animal experiences: 1. The Ultimate: Blue Whale – The largest animal that is known to have existed on the planet, the blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus) can reach lengths of up to 90 feet.…
Dramatic Killer Whale Hunt offshore in Los Cabos
A few weeks ago, our friends at Ocean Riders Los Cabos shared some incredible photos of migrant orcas cruising the coastline of Los Cabos. Visitors aboard Ocean Riders’ boats where treated to the once-in-a-lifetime sight of these magnificent hunters pursuing a pod of resident dolphins. The action-packed scene was rife with drama:
A Whale of a Time in Los Cabos
Every winter, migrating gray and humpback whales make an epic trek of over 6,000 miles from the cold waters off Alaska to the tranquil lagoons of the Sea of Cortez where they give birth in the warm, sheltered waters. Home to one of the world’s richest marine ecosystems, the thriving diversity of sea life in the Sea of Cortez prompted legendary explorer Jacques Cousteau to dub this “The World’s Aquarium.” From the months of December through March, whale watching in Los Cabos is a magical experience, allowing visitors to catch unforgettable sights of these magnificent creatures breaching and spouting in the waters off of Cabo San Lucas. It’s not uncommon…
