Puerto Vallarta Whale Watching

Puerto Vallarta whale watching is fabulous. This is especially so during the winter months as the great humpback and grey whales migrate down the coast to have their calves in the warmer and protected waters of Bandaras Bay. Whale watching tours can be arranged through any activity center or hotel.

The highlight of a winter vacation to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico is a day trip outing with Ecotours de Mexico to watch the whales in the Banderas Bay area. Humpback whales normally winter in this area for the birthing of their calves and to mate. Sitings are numerous and we were not disappointed as we were able to view these wonderful giants up close. The whales seemed to be friendly this day as they seemed to choose to come close to our boat. I don't think these pictures do justice to the experience we will remember for the rest of our lives.

If you visit Puerto Vallarta and decide to go whale watching, forget the "big boat" tours. Head directly to Ecotours de Mexico in downtown Puerto Vallarta. They are dedicated to the natural whale watching experience and use knowledgeable guides that care about their environment and are eager to share it with you. They use open runabouts about 20 feet long, with a canopy, captained by a local experienced fisherman that knows the whale watching waters very well. You will have the best chance to see humpback whales, up to 3 species of dolphins, and maybe Orca whales. You get some time to swim off the Marietas Islands. The fish are beautiful. The trip includes a wonderful lunch at a local shoreside restaurant in the nearby village of Punta Mita.

Puerto Vallarta Whale Watching