Whale season is back!

The Christmas holidays and the end of the year are not the only special thing about this time. As every year, December also marks the beginning of the whale watching season in our country, during which thousands of cetaceans arrive on the Mexican Pacific coast to reproduce and, in the case of the gray whale, give birth to their young. . 

According to the Ministry of the Environment and Natural Resources (Semarnat), there are six Mexican states that have whale watching areas and where they can be observed for tourist purposes and of course Puerto Vallarta Jalisco stands between them.

The cultural richness of Mexico never ceases to amaze us and the incredible whales that visit us every year are no exception. Definitely, Puerto Vallarta is a great destination for whale watching. 

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What is the recommended time for whale watching?

The recommended time is in the morning, leaving between 7:00 and 9:00 am is better, since during the season from December to February the mornings have sea conditions that are more appropriate for sighting. (This is not to say that they cannot be done. tours at any other time of the day)

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Where can we watch the whales?

navigate to Marietas Islands National Park It opens up the opportunity to witness the swimming of a blue whale. This majestic animal weighs up to 180 tons and can measure up to 30 meters. It's not the biggest animal in the world for nothing!

both Sayulita As in Rincón de los Guayabitos and in Banderas Bay, humpback whales put on great shows. They begin to appear between the waves and suddenly they make great jumps in the middle of the ocean. Can you believe that your heart can weigh more than 200 kg?

Some tours you can take in Puerto Vallarta

Mike's

Start a trip to the open sea in search of the humpback whale, walk for approximately 4 hours. The cost per boat goes from 576 dlls up to 10 people.

Canuwa

Book your trip to see the humpback whales on a beautiful luxury catamaran while enjoying delicious snacks and an international bar. It can be a private charter in the company of your friends and family or on a public tour that starts at 69 dlls.

PV Fun

When you go out to sea in search of whales, don't forget to also watch for the dolphins and migratory and local birds that fly over the Marietas Islands. One of Puerto Vallarta's all-time favorite excursions is here: the famous whale watching tour.

Tips to make your walk more comfortable

  • In general, the temperature in the open sea becomes lower than that of the coast. Take a light jacket to keep you warm, a waterproof type and extra clothes in case you get wet. 
  • The first thing you should know is that if you get dizzy, nothing happens. It is very common and the captains of the boats are used to it. But to avoid it, we recommend taking a medicine for motion sickness.
  • If you have a camera and binoculars, feel free to bring them. Make sure you have an extra battery and an empty memory card with you because I promise you will take hundreds of photos.
  • Many times when we are on the boat feeling the fresh wind from the sea, we forget the intense rays of the sun on our skin. Do not hesitate to take with you a cap or hat to cover your face, sunglasses and sunscreen on the whole body. 
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Make your next travel experience in Puerto Vallarta something special and unique in the best spots for whale watching.