Marine Mammals
Whale Shark
Season
October to May
Peak Season: November to February
Best Time
9:00 - 14:00
Best Location
La Paz Bay, near El Mogote
Gray Whale
Season
December to April
Peak Season: January to March
Best Location
Laguna San Ignacio, Magdalena Bay
Special Behavior
Known for friendly interactions with boats
Humpback Whale
Season
December to April
Peak Season: January to March
Best Location
La Paz Bay, Cabo San Lucas
Special Behavior
Famous for breaching and complex songs
Orca (Killer Whale)
Season
All year (permanent colonies)
Peak Season: Winter Months
Best Location
La Paz Bay, Cabo San Lucas
Special Behavior
Often seen hunting in pods
Sea Lions
Season
All year (permanent colonies)
Breeding Season: April to June
Best Location
Isla Espíritu Santo, Los Islotes
Special Behavior
More active and territorial during breeding
Cubs Visible: May to July
Peak Season
| Species | Ene | Feb | Mar | Abr | May | Jun | Jul | Ago | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whale Shark | ||||||||||||
| Gray Whale | ||||||||||||
| Humpback Whale | ||||||||||||
| Orca (Killer Whale) | ||||||||||||
| Sea Lions |
High Activity
Medium Activity
Low Activity
No Activity