Baja Whale Watching

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From January through March, migrating gray whales congregate offshore. Fishermen at Pueblo la Playa take small groups out to see them; a 4-hour trip runs about $45 per person. Organized half-day tours on sportfishing boats, glass-bottom boats, and cruise catamarans depart from Plaza las Glorias in Cabo San Lucas and cost $35 to $50, depending on the type of boat. The price includes snacks and beverages. The ultimate whale excursion is a trip to Magdalena Bay. Tours from San José take you by plane -- a 75-minute flight -- to Magdalena, where you board a panga and spend 3 hours watching gray whales and humpbacks loll around the coastal lagoons. This tour is $385, including air transportation, and can be arranged through Xplora Adventours (tel. 624/142-9135). It's truly an amazing experience, and a personal favorite of mine. You can also spot the whales from shore; good spots include the beach by the Solmar Suites hotel on the Pacific and the beaches and cliffs along the Corridor.

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