BajaVida
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When is the best month to see whales in Laguna San Ignacio?
need to go sometime and want to be there during prime time
No se apure y dure.
Don\'t hurry and you\'ll last longer.
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elgatoloco
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We went this year to San Ignacio after numerous trips to Scammon's. We were there on the 22nd of March and got to pet a whale. Most of the whales at
that time were mothers with calves, most but not all of the bulls had left. We are already planning another trip this year.
Can't wait!!!
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thebajarunner
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it is surprising
that Baja Vida did not ask what was the best bait to use to catch a whale....
he's that kind of guy!
Baja Arriba!!
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tim40
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early to mid March would be my vote.
When searching for the end of your rainbow you only have until dusk....
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capt. mike
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my best trips are in march
always.
formerly Ordained in Rev. Ewing\'s Church by Mail - busted on tax fraud.......
Now joined L. Ron Hoover\'s church of Appliantology
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Ken Bondy
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Towards the end of March
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elgatoloco
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Hey! Now March will be as busy as February!!  
See you there? 
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bajagrouper
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try another place?
I visited all 4 major whale watching areas last Febuary(2004) except for San Carlos there were plenty of whales at GN,LSI and especially at Puerto
Lopez Mateos,I know everyone thinks that the only friendlys are at San Ignacio Lagoon but my experience at PLM was just perfect,let me list why I
think PLM is the best place to view whales:
1.paved road
2.secure parking
3.free camping
4.5 or 6 very good restaurants
5.clean bathrooms
6.dock to board panga
7.see the whales from shore
8.5 min. boat ride to whales
9.dolphin and bird watching included
10.about a 4 hour tour
11.less cost per person/per boat
4 sets of mother/calfs would take turns letting us pet the calfs,somtimes for 10 min.at a time,they just kept staying around the boat...good luck and
enjoy
I hear the whales song
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elgatoloco
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We have had PLM on our list of places to go. Maybe this year.
Thanks for the info!
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bajagrouper
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elgatoloco,i don't thik you will be dissapointed...When the wind is blowing at GN, so you drive all the way out to LSI and it's windy out there,you
are stuck out there...it seems that long (35 mile long) barrier island blocks the wind at Puerto Lopez Mateos...I found out you can bring your camping
gear and these panga owners will thak you to primo camping spots on the isla and bring you water and food when you want or need it...and you can hear
the whales all night long while camping ...too cool
I hear the whales song
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thebajarunner
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Mag Bay at nite
Spent a week camped on that island.
The big "whoosh" sounds at night, just a few feet from your tent, AWESOME!!!
Need to go back and reprise a great experience soon.
Baja Arriba!!
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