"There is probably
no body of water in the world where more species of
whales can be seen more reliably and more clearly than
in the Sea of Cortez," writes Dr. Lyall Watson in
his book Whales of the World. The thirty-nine
species that it's possible to see here include the
17,000 grays that migrate to Baja's warm waters each
year to breed and give birth. Perceptions surround Baja
— distant, somewhat mystical, beautiful, a frontier — as
they do in Alaska. Which may explain why most of it has
remained a pristine wonderland. And now as of July 14,
2005 the islands and protected areas of the Sea of
Cortez were registered as a World Heritage Site by
UNESCO.
Why we love it here: We
take an almost personal pride in introducing guests to
'Mexico's Galápagos.' Endemic plants and animals, 50
uninhabited islands, rich marine mammal and seabird
populations — Baja offers us so much to see and so much
to do on and in the water.
Why you might want to visit Baja:
Every year California gray whales migrate from arctic
waters to Baja's protected lagoons. It's the longest
mammal migration known, and one of nature's great
spectacles. In addition to the 'gift' of observing the
grays during their breeding, calving and nurturing
cycle, Baja also gives us a season-long feast of whale
watching: fins, blues, orcas and humpbacks — plus
dolphins, seabirds and sea lions. There are few places
on the planet that offer the 'harmonic convergences'
that Baja does — of desert warmth, glorious beaches, sea
activities and the endlessly fascinating spectacle of
creatures going about the business of their lives,
allowing us to freely observe them.
Why you might want to go there
with us: Slim as a blade, the Baja California
peninsula jack-knifes from mainland Mexico, creating a
cleft filled by the Sea of Cortez. For over 20 years,
we've been exploring Baja's twin natures: the Pacific
side with its quiet lagoons that act as a safe nursery
for gray whale calves; and the Sea of Cortez where
marine mammals frolic with abandon, leaping alongside us
as we explore. Our Baja experience and expertise
virtually guarantees that we will provide you with the
whale watching encounters and the wildlife observations
that you book an expedition to have. No other company
can reveal the magic and mystery of Baja, and give you
the through-the-skin level of contact that we can.
For more
information and dates please
Call 1 800
982 7083 today!
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