What an incredible experience. We were able to go out whale watching three times per day, and each time we had encounters with whales!  On our first time out, we had a momma whale pop up right in front of us as we were floating in our panga. It was amazing! Later, we saw multiple whales including calves. I couldn’t believe how friendly and curious these calves were.

The momma’s stayed close, as the calves came right up to the pangas for attention. They swam right up to our pangas and would often reach out of the water toward us, similarly to how a dog reaches its head out for scratches! It was unlike anything I had ever seen. Sometimes both momma and baby were right next to us reaching out of the water, as if they were asking to be pet. 

The local guides said that this is typical behaviour, and as the calves get older the mothers encourage them to be friendly! This was clear by their behaviour, as the mommas would nudge their calf toward us and then sit back and watch. We were lucky to also have very friendly mommas who wanted to interact with us too! One poked her head up, level with our panga, and my brother kissed her on the “nose.” She hung around for a while, bouncing between us and another panga.

We also saw whales breaching in the distance, and one time it looked like a momma teaching her calf how to do it! They alternated, each breaching about 3 times. It was incredible to watch.

The camp itself is also excellent. The camps are set up as little villages, and we didn’t have to walk too far to get to the common spaces. There is a dining tent and a bar/entertainment tent, which were fun places to interact and hangout with the other guests. I stayed in the Luxury camp, the tent was great and nothing beats waking up to that view! The food was amazing. Everyone from the chef, the hosts, the guides, to the cleaning staff, and everyone in between, truly made this trip so special. All of the staff and crew were so lovely and welcoming. 

I cannot wait to go back and see the whales!!! Truly the best experience my life. 

– Emily 

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– Kathleen K

“We had an awesome experience… we got to see a lot of whales and very close interactions – first time to ever touch a whale! All of the staff were great! Everyone was very friendly and knowledgeable. Would recommend this trip to anyone! It was a once in a lifetime experience.”

– Vasant R

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The whales are comfortable and friendly with the pangas. The weather has been superb, nice and warm during the day! 
Hands down a perfect time to do this trip!! Don’t hesitate, the end of March is the perfect time!”

– Julia M

“Our tour guides were very informational and seemed very educated and passionate about the whales, and helped add to the excitement while on the water. The dinner and bar really helped our group of 11 feel like a community. You do need to be patient when on the water, seeing whales is almost guaranteed, but touching and close interactions are special moments not always guaranteed.

We stayed in the luxury tents which are much more comfortable than we were expecting. If you enjoy time on the water and the opportunity to touch and interact with whales in close proximity, then I would strongly recommend the trip.”

– Nick B

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Ha sido una experiencia muy bonita. Rouss y nuestro capitán nos llevaron a lugares buenísimos donde tuvimos encuentros con ballenas increíbles. Hemos comido muy rico, los cuartos son comodísimos y en general todo el staff del campamento es muy amable y servicial.

¡Gracias por todo!

• Carmen Vega – Mexico

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Muchas gracias, de las mejores experiencias de mi vida, me dan una nueva perspectiva de este mundo, me siento emocionada.

Todo el servicio es increíble, comida vegetariana la mejor. Gracias.

• Diana Olivares

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¡Una de las mejores experiencias de mi vida! Muchas gracias, por su profesionalismo, su conocimiento y gran equipo humano. Gracias a todo el gran equipo, a Adriana (excelente) y Ramiro, al Sr. Bustamante y a los capitanes que son gente hermosa, trabajadora y que pone muy alto el nombre de México.

Gracias

• Julio Gordillo – Mexico

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¡En concreto, una de las experiencias más bonitas de mi vida!
¡Qué lugar!
¡Que personal!
¡Qué Instalación!
¡Se siente amor por todos lados!
Gracias

• Mauricio Sanchez – Mexico

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Hoy Tony y Tito nos hicieron sentirnos parte de su tribu de ballenas. Jugamos con la ballena “It”, tan íntimamente que nos dejó acariciar la lengua, que más necesitamos en nuestra vida? Nada! Sin embargo, tuvimos más. Llegó “Sabrina” una ballena hembra giiiiigantesca que se nos puso de panza y movió el bote en círculos. Nos veía directo a los ojos, creo que le caímos bien. Por último, nos tocó acercarnos a una bebé con un parche blanco en el ojo que echaba burbujas, obviamente la bautizamos “burbuja”, Tony nos dijo que ya nos contara si la ve en unos años. En nueve años yo tendré 40 años y seguro me seguiré acordando de este día.

Espero que tan clarito como hoy, con todos sus colores.

• Sofia Muñoz – Mexico

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Además de la experiencia turística en general, la atención, las instalaciones, el personal, la comida las salidas a la laguna… Lo que más me gusta de este campamento es la relación con las familias pioneras y los locales.

Es importante la perspectiva de los guías y los capitanes de las familias locales. Tony, tito y Ramiro nos mostraron su cultura, su relación con la naturaleza y su conocimiento del mar, la tierra y los animales con los que comparten la vida. Ranulfo también es un personaje especial. Su conocimiento y su personalidad transmiten muy bien la cultura y la filosofía de la población de este territorio. Este pueblo es de pescadores que se han convertido en estos dioses y protectores de todas las especies vivientes en este ecosistema.

Me gustaría comer lo que ellos comen y dormir como ellos duermen. Aunque la comida y las instalaciones son impresionantes como están. Muchas gracias.

• Raquel Miserachi – Mexico

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