Sit in a small panga on the still water of San Ignacio Lagoon, in Baja California Sur, as gray whale mothers push their calves up to the boat. The official season ran from 15 December to 30 April in 2025-26, with the densest numbers from mid-February to late March, and the lagoon stays quieter than Magdalena Bay.
Up to 92% sighting chance in San Ignacio Lagoon, Baja California Sur, Mexico. Best months: March, February, January.
The official 2025-26 season ran from 15 December to 30 April, with the peak from mid-February to late March.
On the Pacific coast of Baja California Sur, inside the El Vizcaíno Biosphere Reserve.
No. San Ignacio and Ojo de Liebre are quieter than Magdalena Bay and receive fewer tourists.
Often, yes. The whales choose to approach, and mothers push their calves toward the panga, while the boat stays still and does not chase them.
Ojo de Liebre is the easier base, close to Guerrero Negro, while San Ignacio is quieter and a bit more remote.
