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Close Encounter with a Blue Whale

February 26, 2023September 16, 2024 Johnny Friday

It’s not often we get such a close encounter with a Blue Whale, but sometimes we are rewarded with such an interaction. On our Big Whale Trip in February, we had such an encounter. Usually, we get to see Blue Whales at a distance and that’s a treat of its own….but having one circle our READ MORE ...

2023 Season, Big Whale Trip, Guide Reports, Videos Big Whale Trip, Bluewhale, Loreto 1 Comment

A Visit To Coronado Island on the Sea of Cortez

February 26, 2023September 16, 2024 Johnny Friday

Coronado Island is a fascinating island….Located only 30 minutes boat ride from the marina in Loreto, Baja Sur. Mexico, it’s an amazing wildlife sanctuary.   READ MORE ...

2023 Season, Big Whale Trip, Guide Reports Big Whale Trip, coronado island, Loreto, Sea Lions
Isla Coronada in the Sea of Cortez

Big Whale Trip in Loreto

February 26, 2023September 16, 2024 Johnny Friday

Isla Coronado in Loreto is one of the highlights of our trip on the Sea of Cortez. It’s a volcanic lsland that also hosts a Sea Lion hang out….it’s NOT a rookery with females and babies…but a sub-adult and older male “colony” that is just a bunch of men, hanging out on a nice perch….The READ MORE ...

2023 Season, Big Whale Trip, Guide Reports, Videos coronado island, Loreto, sea of cortez
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"Our experience could not have been improved upon in any way, shape, or form. Every aspect of Campo Cortez is wonderful and managed perfectly by a superb staff accompanied by delicious food. The whales, ah, the whales...communing with them, especially the 'friendlies', was an experience of a lifetime. I've been twice and already can't wait to return!!"

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Baja Ecotours 2026 – Grey Whale Tours – Ecolodge – At San Ignacio Lagoon