Why whale watching in puerto vallarta and banderas bay, because is the sanctuary of giant marine mammals in this environment and we can enjoy watching the most spectacular whale species, which captivates with its impressive splash, tail, fluttering, beautiful games offspring, and no doubt astonish you to hear the amazing songs of these wonderful whales, be. Oscar frey is an oceanologist and whale photographer and started his puerto vallarta whale watching tours in banderas bay in 1994, while also running a research program involving humpback whale distribution, numbers and behavior in this area of the mexican pacific. From december 8 to march 23, the whale watching season in puerto vallarta and riviera allows visitors to observe one of the most impressive natural spectacles. Smallgroup halfday whalewatching tour in puerto vallarta. Consistently excellent dishes and service in a casual and friendly setting. From december to march, the banderas bay of puerto vallarta offers some of the greatest whale watching opportunities in the world. Another that youll find a bit further from the shores, at the marieta islands or outside the bay are the silky sharks carcharhinus falciformis, they can grow up to 2 meters long on the western coast of mexico, they live all over the world in the temperate and tropical waters, and there have been only been involved in 6 attacks in the international shark attack file, none fatal. Puerto vallarta, mexico offers many ecological tours, but nothing.
From late november to late march, hundreds of humpback whales migrate down from the cold waters of the north pacific ocean to our less cold waters. Whale watching season in pv is usually dec 8th to march 23rd. Yubartahumpback whale whale watching tour on banderas bay. Astrid is multilingual, fluent in dutch, english, spanish and german, and a certified guide by sectur administration of tourism in mexico since 2001. Its whale watching season in puerto vallarta, mexico. We went out with a boat arranged by superior tours on jan 30th, their marine biologist thalia went with us. Its a charming place, with a pretty downtown, a lovely seafront malecon, or boardwalk, good restaurants and a long, beautiful beach. Humpback whales arrive in puerto vallarta and riviera nayarit. Visit whale watch vallarta on your trip to nuevo vallarta. Onboard biologists know the best routes to find these gentle giants of the sea, and passengers can listen to underwater whale songs using a special hydrophone tool. Seeing the mating rituals of humpback whales is a unique experience you wont want to miss. Puerto vallarta, mexico when it comes puertonayarit, there are plenty of things to do in this beautiful city where the fun never ends. Open air expediciones of puerto vallarta, mexico the.
But it also has an attraction most visitors dont know about. Whale watching season in banderas bay and the pacific ocean near puerto vallarta officially begins december 8 th and runs through the winter until march 23 rd. Always our first choice for a delicious lunch in old town. Like every year, around this time, the whale watching season arrives in puerto vallarta and riviera nayarit, starting on december 8 until march 23. Of all the whales, the humpbacks megaptera novaeangliae are the most spectacular ones thanks to their breaching, lobtailing, flippering and their beautiful songs, which are part of their courtship rituals. Listen to the magnified whale song through our onboard hydrophones.
Whale watching puerto vallarta whale watch cabo tours. Whale watch vallarta is nuevo vallartas 1st dedicated whale watching company. Tequila is the birthplace of the mexican world famous drink tequila, which is made destilating the blue agave plant, native to this area. Governmental regulations limit any whale watching tours to this time period. There was a mama whale and a baby whale today trapped in an illegal fishing net. Swim with whale sharks of baja puerto vallarta mexico. We did have some reservations about the size of the boat but no problems. Puerto vallarta, mexico is a great winter destination, and for all the usual reasons. During that time, some female whales give birth while others reproduce before returning to their feeding grounds in the north. Elliot stoller humpback whale watching in banderas bay, puerto vallarta. Dont forget to download the activities calendar and. Enjoy the warm days on land with a hike, bike ride, or canopy tour. This population has been estimated to now be over 18,000 whales and their annual growth rate estimated between 67%. Puerto vallarta whale watching tours take you to see humpback whales mothers ant their calves in the bay of banderas a large portion of the boats in the bay of banderas, whether for fishing or touring, likewise run whale watching tours decembermidmarch.
Look for humpback whales off the coast of mexico on a halfday whalewatching tour from puerto vallarta. Whale watching tours are regulated by the mexican government in puerto vallarta. The 20172018 whale watching season officially opens december 8, giving everyone a chance to observe humpback whales in their natural habitat. Puerto vallarta, mexico pacific, mexico westjet official site. In fact our head guide elisa has seen whales on over 99% of the tours she has led. The resort features accommodations with ocean views, eleven unique restaurants, bars and lounges plus seasonal opportunities for whale watching. Over the years, puerto vallartariviera nayarit has become one of mexicos most popular. Its arrival begins around mid to late october and extends to around end of march. Puerto vallarta whale watching regulations puerto vallarta. So we include the photos for free via dropbox, where you can download and share the photos. Superior whale watching tour season, from december 8th until march 23rd without a doubt, one of the highlights of puerto vallarta. With all the variety, theres plenty to savour at this citys many fine restaurants. Best on puerto vallarta is the only tour company in the area that can get you closer to these amazing giants than you ever thought was possible.
While not necessarily soft and cuddly, the up to 60feet whale sharks, the worlds largest fish, eat plankton not people. From males courting a female, a mother and baby to a young whale just learning his. Open air expeditions in puerto vallarta mexico the whale watching center. Learn about the majestic animals from your marine biologist guide as you ride on a small boat that is equipped with a restroom. Puerto vallarta, mexico offers many ecological tours, but nothing compares to the thrill of whale watching on banderas bay. Whale watching safari departs from puerto vallarta a photo captures a single moment in time, and this specialized excursion is designed to create that very moment when you encounter dolphins and majestic humpback whales in the wild. Your support will go a long way in helping tour operators worldwide get back on their feet down the road. Every year from midnovember to the end of march, visitors to puerto vallarta can enjoy the most spectacular whale watching possible anywhere in the world. The 2014 puerto vallarta whale watching season is underway. Does anyone know if there are any reputable tours running after that point or is it just very. It is a spectacular sight and one that visitors, residents and locals never tire of seeing.
Whale watching season puerto vallarta forum tripadvisor. Whale watching in puerto vallarta the travelling boomer. Whale watch vallarta offers 15% discount on all puerto vallarta whale watching tours. Join an experienced marine biologist for a whale of a time in puerto vallarta and. Humpback whales in puerto vallarta puerto vallarta whale. These humpbacks are members of the north eastern pacific population. Ecoexplorer puerto vallarta, mexico jet ski, kayak. Eco explorer takes you to discover the amazing puerto vallarta and banderas bay with unique puerto vallarta tours totally new that no one else has, where your soul of eco explorer is filled with exciting adventures to be in real contact with nature and an endless number of beautiful creatures that live in the ocean. Get a frontrow seat to see migrating marine life on a whalewatching cruise that departs from puerto vallarta. Guaranteed whales with the most thrilling, environmentally responsible, sustainable, professional, comfortable, and educational whale watching tour company in vallarta.
Winter is whale watching season in puerto vallarta, from the first week of december through the end of march. Tequila is a beautiful and traditional town located around 60 km from the city of guadalajara. I am visiting puerto vallarta on 30th march and was hoping to go on a whale watching trip but notice that the season officially ends on 23rd march. Whale watch vallarta is nuevo vallarta s 1st dedicated whale watching company. By the start of the official puerto vallarta whale watching season, december 8th, the population of humpback whales in the bay of banderas in puerto vallarta all but guarantees multiple whale encounters on every tour. Each year in late november, hundreds of humpback whales start arriving off the coast of puerto vallarta and the riviera nayarit. Tickets for whale watching in puerto vallarta tiqets. Take a wildlife tour at whale watch vallarta, mexico. Every year, thousands of whalesdescend upon puerto vallartas waters in search of warmer temperatures. Learn about puerto vallarta whale watching rules and regulations.
Puerto vallarta beach, humpback whale, mexico travel, whales, sands. December through march is whale watching season in puerto vallarta where humpback whales and other breeds comes to flirt, breed, give birth, feed and teach their young to cavort in banderas bay. Seriously, one of the most breathtaking experiences. To prove it we are matching all online pricing on the tours we offer. Irrespective of any seasons, the city offers a complete entertaining environment to its visitors who come from far and wide places to spend their vacations here in puertonayarit. Puerto vallarta allinclusive resort hyatt ziva puerto vallarta. We are all very excited about this, being able to offer our guests another amazing destination for whale watching in puerto vallarta, mexico. My friends boyfriend was one of the guys who helped free them when he called her you could hear him from across the room on her cell phone. While on a holiday in 1999 she fell in love with puerto vallarta, mexico and subsequently moved there. Large cetaceans, such as humpback and gray whales, annually migrate over great distances. Ive been whale watching in alaska and maui,and both were wonderful,with lots of. Their annual migration from the cold waters of alaska brings them as far down as the bay of banderas, where they will procreate and raise their young in our warm waters, which offer some of the most spectacular whale watching opportunities in the world. Especially as our good friend and fellow biologist elisa arcangeli is now a partner in whale watch vallarta.
Whale watch vallarta nuevo vallarta 2020 all you need. This is an activity intended to help mother earth and her richness. Our 100% mexican company, dedicated to the eco tours in puerto. Ocean friendly whale watching tours puerto vallarta. Puerto vallarta cruise and candlelight dinner show. Oscar is a consultant to the department of oceanography and ecotourism. We specialise in small group whale watching tours led by marine biologists who are assisting in the research and conservation of the whales and dolphins of puerto vallarta. It was worth every peso, we saw lots of whales, and on the outer part of the bay we were surrounded by a huge pod of playful spotted dolphins for quite a while. Have fun around the mayan palace, or head to sister resort nuevo vallarta to enjoy a world of adventure.
Every year, approximately 600 humpback whales migrate to the warm waters of mexicos pacific coast in search of love. Whale watching is one of the most impressive activities in nature you can participate in. The popularity of the drink and the history behind it has made the town of tequila and its surroundings a world heritage site and also named pueblo. Whale watching season opens in vallarta nayarit december 8. Whales and bottlenose dolphins that call puerto vallarta, mexico. Join a whalewatching expedition in sparkling blue mexican waters. Whale watch vallarta is the new sister operation for whale watch cabo. Book whale watching tour canuwa luxury catamarans by. The 2019 2020 whale watching season officially opened december 8, giving everyone. We believe that ecotourism is not only a different way of traveling, it is also a way to manage and protect the natural resources of the world, through creating greater environmental awareness in travelers.
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