It is that time of year again. The heavy winter crowds are thinning out, the ocean temperatures are starting to rise, and the Baja California Sur landscape is transitioning into its most vibrant season. Spring is arguably the absolute best time to visit Los Cabos. You completely avoid the intense, humid heat of the late …
Whales
I remember the first time I saw a humpback whale breach off the coast of Cabo San Lucas. I was sitting on a panga just past The Arch, holding a half-drank water bottle, when a 40-ton giant launched itself out of the ocean just fifty yards away. The sound of the splash echoed across the …
When most tourists think of swimming with marine life in Cabo, they picture the gentle whale sharks of La Paz or the sea lions at The Arch. But there is a much more intense, high-adrenaline encounter happening right now in the Sea of Cortez—and for the first time, it is fully regulated by the federal …
If you’re trying to time Los Cabos just right, we at The Cabo Sun keep hearing the same phrase pop up from repeat visitors and local operators: February is the “golden window” for whale watching. And honestly, it makes sense. Whale season is already in full swing by then, but February often hits that rare …
We at The Cabo Sun are on the ground this week along the Tourist Corridor—and yes, we’ve already spotted spouts and tail slaps from the beach. If you’re visiting in late October or November, you can get lucky with early sightings. But there’s a catch: the official whale-watching season (and licensed boat tours) doesn’t begin …
Good news for ocean-lovers: the first whales of the season have already been spotted off Los Cabos—weeks earlier than usual. As we at The Cabo Sun have reported every fall, early arrivals do happen, but there’s a big catch this year: official whale-watching tours are not starting early, and authorities are asking everyone to enjoy …
Los Cabos travelers, take note: Mexico’s environment ministry (Semarnat) has officially green-lit a one-year pilot program that lets paying tourists jump into the water with wild orcas just north of the resort corridor. While the new rules promise order after years of “anything goes,” scientists and some local captains warn the plan may swap chaos …
We at The Cabo Sun are total suckers for a good whale-watching tour. There’s just something magical about seeing a humpback breach in the wild—it’s like nature’s version of front-row concert seats, but with fewer crowds and way more tail splashes. If you’re headed to Los Cabos in 2025 and whale encounters are on your …
With the arrival of the winter, whales finally reach the coast of Baja California Sur after a long journey that started months ago in the Arctic. But while the first whales have already been spotted in the Los Cabos municipality, whale-watching tours are still not available in the area. It will still take about 9 …
The first sightings of whales for 2022-2023 have been recorded in Los Cabos, marking an official start to the region’s most popular season. Whale watching on the coast of Los Cabos has begun for tourists visiting the area In high season, who choose this time to visit for a chance to witness the majestic creatures up …