Whale Watching guide in Baja California Sur (Mexico): everything you need to know

It was one of the main motivations for visiting to this part of Mexico and it did not disappoint: in the Mexican state of Baja California Sur it is possible to see 3 types of whales: gray whales, humpback whales and blue whales. In addition, although it is not a whale, it is also possible to see and swim with the whale shark.

At Randomtrip we organized our trip to Baja California Sur in the best season to see these 4 species (between February and March), we did several tours in different places and we managed to see them all.

If you also want to live this experience, in this guide you will find everything you need to know to whale watch responsibly in the wild on your trip to Baja California Sur.

Check out our complete guide to Baja California Sur if you are planning a trip to the area.

Basic facts for whale watching in Baja California Sur

How to get there: Baja California Sur has 3 airports: Los Cabos, La Paz and Loreto. We recommend you to use flight comparators such as Skyscanner and Kiwi and be flexible with dates to get the best possible price. Once in the peninsula, the easiest way to get around is to rent a car. More info here

When to go: From December to April (depending on the year). The best months are usually February and March. More info here

How many days: If you want to have more chances to see whales and be able to see the different types of whales found in Baja California Sur, it is advisable to make several whale watching tours on different days and locations.

Rules: Whale watching is happily regulated in Mexico. In the case of whales, NOM-131-SEMARNAT-2010 and/or the specific Management Program for the El Vizcaino Biosphere Reserve apply, depending on the location. At Randomtrip we always advocate animal welfare over human entertainment. More info here.

How to do the whale watching: On boat tours with authorized operators. More info about the tours here.

Who to do the tours with: It is important to choose a responsible company. At Randomtrip we recommend an operator at each sighting site, with whom we did the tour(s). More info here.

How much does it cost: The price of the tours varies between 600 and 2000 Mexican pesos (between 30$ and 100$) depending on the place, the operator, the duration and what is included in the tour. More info here.

Weather: The weather during whale watching season is usually cool/cold at night and early morning, and sunny/hot during the day.

What to bring: Sun protection (sunscreen, sunglasses, cap/cap…), a windbreaker for the cold at dawn and on the fast boat rides, cameras (smartphone, GoPro, professional camera…), water (preferably in a refillable bottle). More info here.

Where to stay: Ideally, you should stay close to the sighting locations. More info here.

Language: Most tourists tend to be from the United States, so it is common for both Spanish and English to be spoken, although most captains only speak Spanish.

Currency: MXN ($) Mexican Peso (1$ equals 20$ MXN approx.). Check the updated exchange rate here

Internet connection: If you are visiting for a few days, your phone supports eSIM and you don’t want to complicate things, we recommend Holafly eSIM (unlimited data, 5% discount with the code RANDOMTRIP) or Airalo eSIM (limited data, but cheaper, 15% discount with the code RANDOMTRIP15). Otherwise, the cheapest way is to get a local SIM (we recommend Telcel). More info here

Where is Baja California Sur?

Baja California Sur is the southern half of the Baja California peninsula, which is located in western Mexico:

How to get to Baja California Sur

The airports in Baja California Sur are the following:

• Loreto Airport
• La Paz Airport
• Los Cabos Airport

Depending on your goal when visiting Baja California Sur (if you are going to do a multi-day tour or if you are coming exclusively to see gray whales in one of the specific spots) we recommend you to choose the most suitable airport(s) for you and use flight comparators such as Skyscanner and Kiwi and be flexible with the dates to get the best possible price. The closest airports to the gray whale watching spots are La Paz and Loreto.

Once in Baja California Sur, the easiest way to get around is by car (owned or rented), so you can have the freedom to move around at your own pace and avoid wasting a lot of time getting around. In our case we rented a car at the Los Cabos airport, where we landed, for our one month trip through Baja California Sur.

The other options are private transportation, or public transportation, although the times are longer and the combinations are worse. Autobuses Aguila connects the main cities of the peninsula between Los Cabos and Tijuana.

Best time to visit: when to see whales in Baja California Sur

In the following table you can see, based on data from the last few years, in which months it is possible and most likely to see the different types of whales in Baja California Sur. The X indicates that it is possible to see them during that month, and the triple X (XXX) indicates that it is very likely to see them during that month.

Month	Gray whales	Humpback whales	Blue whales	Whale sharks
January	X	XXX		XXX
February	XXX	XXX	X	XXX
March	XXX	XXX	X	X
April	X	X
May
June
July
August
September
October				X
November		X		XXX
December	X	XXX		XXX
Month	Gray whales	Humpback whales	Blue whales	Whale sharks

As you can see in the table, the best months for whale watching in Baja California Sur are usually February and March. As we are talking about free animals in their habitat, it is impossible to guarantee sightings, and the behavior of the animals can vary from year to year (and from one day to another), so if you want to have more chances to see them, the ideal is to travel in those months and make several tours.

Where in Baja California Sur is it possible to see whales?

These are the best known places in Baja California Sur to see each type of whale and whale shark:

• Gray whales: Puerto Chale, Puerto San Carlos, Puerto Adolfo López Mateos, San Ignacio and Guerrero Negro.
• Humpback Whales: Los Cabos (Cabo San Lucas and San Jose del Cabo)
• Blue whales: Loreto
• Whale sharks: La Paz

Here is a map of Baja California Sur with the locations where it is possible to see whales and whale sharks:

Types of whales that can be seen in Baja California Sur

In Baja California Sur it is possible to easily spot 3 types of whales (gray whales, humpback whales, and blue whales) and it is also possible to see and swim with the whale shark (which is not a whale, but a fish). Below you will find detailed information about each species, linking to the specific guide for each one.

Gray whales

Gray whales are probably one of the main attractions of Baja California Sur, because they are the type of whale that comes closest to the boats, and also voluntarily (they are the ones that approach the boat and not the other way around).

Gray whales spend the winter months in several lagoons of Baja California Sur, so you have several options to see them. Here is a summary of the most important information you need to know to try to see them:

• When to see gray whales: from December to April, although the best months are usually February and March.
• Where to see them: there are 5 places in Baja California Sur where it is possible to see them, from south to north:
  • Puerto Chale (Bahía Almeja)
  • Puerto San Carlos (Magdalena Bay)
  • Puerto Adolfo López Mateos (Canal de Santo Domingo)
  • San Ignacio (San Ignacio Lagoon)
  • Guerrero Negro (Ojo de Liebre Lagoon)
• Information and curiosities about gray whales:
  • Gray whales are a migratory species, with one of the longest known migratory routes among all mammals, traveling between 16,000 and 22,000 kilometers in total.
  • They were hunted almost to extinction in the same lagoons of Mexico where today we can see them very closely. Fortunately, whaling was banned in the 80’s, since then the gray whale population has been growing and today it is not in danger of extinction.
  • The name of gray whales comes precisely from their characteristic gray color. Although, especially the adults, they usually carry “complements” or the marks left by these complements. These complements are called “barnacles” and are crustaceans (you may have seen them in the shells of mussels) that cling to the whales when they go down to the bottom of the sea to feed.
  • Adult gray whales measure between 11 and 15 meters, and can weigh up to 45 tons. Newborn gray whale calves measure between 4.6 and 4.9 meters, and weigh between 680 and 920 kg.
  • Gray whales come to the lagoons of Baja California Sur from December to April, to mate, give birth and teach their calves. Their gestation period lasts one year, and they can have a calf every 2 years. Pregnant mothers are the first to arrive in the lagoons.
  • Gray whales are believed to live approximately 40 years.
  • More curiosities and characteristics in our complete guide to gray whales in Baja California Sur
• Recommended companies, price and duration of the tours:
  • Puerto Chale (Bahía Almeja): Camacho’s Tours, 2h, 600 pesos
  • Puerto San Carlos (Magdalena Bay): Magdalena Bay Whales, 4 to 6h, 100$.
  • Puerto Adolfo López Mateos (Canal de Santo Domingo): Santuario de la Ballena Gris, 2h, 800 pesos.
  • San Ignacio (San Ignacio Lagoon): Antonio’s Ecotours, 2h, 70$.
  • Guerrero Negro (Laguna Ojo de Liebre): Mario’s Tours, 3h, 950 pesos

You can read our complete guide to gray whale watching in Baja California Sur here:

Gray Whale Watching guide in Baja California Sur (Mexico): everything you need to know

Humpback whales

Humpback whales are probably the most famous, due to their acrobatic jumps. They spend the winter months in Baja California Sur, especially in the Los Cabos area, so they are usually easy to spot (even from the mainland, from far away!).

Here is a summary of the most important information you need to know to try to see them:

• When to see humpback whales: from December to April, although the best months are usually between January and March.
• Where to see them: In Los Cabos, most tours depart from Cabo San Lucas, although there are also tours from San José del Cabo.
• Information and curiosities about humpback whales:
  • Humpback whales are a migratory species, and have one of the longest migratory routes among mammals. The ones that come to this area of Baja California Sur, come from the arctic, every year, to these warmer waters to mate and give birth to their calves (some continue further south and reach Puerto Vallarta in Jalisco and Puerto Escondido in Oaxaca).
  • They are called humpback whales because of the shape of their dorsal fin, which resembles a humpback.
  • They are present in all the oceans of the planet.
  • As mammals, adult whales measure between 12 and 16 meters and weigh about 36 tons. The calves, when born, measure between 3 and 5 meters, and weigh a little less than a ton; they feed on mother’s milk for about the first year of life.
  • More information and curiosities in our complete guide about humpback whales in Los Cabos.
• Recommended company, price and duration of the tours: Whale Watch Cabo, 2 to 3h, 90$.

You can read here our complete guide to Humpback Whale Watching in Los Cabos:

Humpback Whale Watching in Cabo (Baja California Sur, México) in a responsible way: everything you need to know

Blue whales

Blue whales are the largest animal on the planet, and although they are not as easy to spot as the other two, if you travel in February and March it is usually possible in the waters of Loreto.

Here is a summary of the most important information you need to know to try to see them:

• When to see blue whales: February and March
• Where to see them: in Loreto
• Information and curiosities about blue whales:
  • Blue whales are the largest animal on the planet. They can weigh up to 180 tons and measure 29 meters long. Their tongue weighs as much as an elephant, their heart is the size of a car and their veins are so wide that a person could swim inside them.
  • Blue whale calves are already huge, measuring up to 8 meters and weighing up to 2.5 tons. The calves consume about 500-600 liters of milk per day and put on about 90 kilograms each day.
  • Blue whales are generally a migratory species, although not much is known about their routes and it appears that there are blue whale populations that do not migrate.
  • Blue whales feed mainly on krill (a type of crustacean) and other small organisms such as small fish and plankton. In order to feed, they introduce large quantities of water, which they then expel by filtering the food thanks to their baleen plates. Yes, blue whales have baleen and not teeth.
  • More features and curiosities in our complete guide to blue whales in Loreto
• Recommended company, price and duration of tours: Arturo’s, 7h, 2100 pesos.

You can read our complete guide to blue whale watching in Loreto here:

Blue Whale Watching in Loreto (Baja California Sur, Mexico): everything you need to know

Whale shark

The whale shark is not a whale, it is a fish, the biggest fish in the world! The possibility of swimming with it in a controlled and responsible way exists in La Paz (Baja California Sur), in the winter months.

Here is a summary of the most important information you need to know to try to see him and swim with him:

• When to see whale sharks: from October to April, the best months are usually January and February.
• Where to see them: in La Paz
• Information and curiosities about the whale shark:
  • The whale shark is not really a whale, it is a shark (and therefore a fish). The name has its origin in its size (it is the largest fish in the world) and in its way of feeding (by filtration, like some whales).
  • The largest specimen on record was more than 12 meters long, but it is believed that they can be up to 19 meters long and weigh more than 20 tons.
  • It is known that they migrate, since in the places where they are usually found (for example here in the Bay of Peace) they appear only for a few months of the year, but it is unknown where exactly they go the rest of the time, as well as their mating method.
  • Whale sharks cannot sleep, because they need to keep moving with a constant flow of water in their gills, although they do enter a state of less activity in which they do not fall completely asleep and keep moving.
  • More features and curiosities in our complete guide to the whale shark in La Paz.
• Recommended company, price and duration of the tours: MéXplore, 3h, 1,600 pesos

You can read here our complete guide to swim with the whale shark in La Paz:

Swim with Whale Sharks in La Paz (Baja California Sur, Mexico): season, tours and everything you need to know

Whale watching rules in Baja California Sur

Mexico is a country that, fortunately, has a strong regulation and protection of whales, so whale watching activities must follow certain rules and the boats must have the corresponding official permit.

In the case of whale watching in Baja California Sur, the general rule that applies is NOM-131-SEMARNAT-2010 (if you are curious, you can read it here), and in the specific case of El Vizcaíno Biosphere Reserve and Laguna Ojo de Liebre, to which Laguna Ojo de Liebre and Laguna San Ignacio belong, the specific Management Program for El Vizcaíno Biosphere Reserve applies. The following is a summary of the rules

• The vessel/captain must have official authorization and carry the flag (distinctive) visible on the vessel.
• In the presence of whales, the maximum speed is 5 knots (9km/h), decreasing to 2 knots (4km/h) when entering the observation zone. The boat should always go at a slower speed than the slowest whale and avoid accelerating or decelerating abruptly.
• Maximum 4 boats with each whale or group of whales (2 in the case of Laguna Ojo de Liebre and Laguna San Ignacio). If other boats wish to observe the same whale or group of whales, they must wait at a distance of 240 meters.
• The maximum distance the boat can approach the whale is 60 meters ( 30 in the case of Laguna Ojo de Liebre and Laguna San Ignacio).
• The approach to the whale or group of whales must be made diagonally, from the rear side, and the vessel must sail parallel to the whale or group.
• If the whale or group of whales stop, the vessel must remain with the engine running and in neutral position. It is at this time that the gray whales may decide, voluntarily, to approach the vessel.
• Maximum 30 minutes with the whale or group of whales, although if what is explained in the previous point happens (with the boat stopped, the whale or group of whales approaches) the time limit is when the whale or group of whales decide to leave (maximum time limit is indefinite in the case of Laguna Ojo de Liebre and Laguna San Ignacio, although the tours have a time limit).
• If the whale or pod exhibits evasive behavior, the vessel(s) should immediately move away.
• During whale watching it is forbidden to:
  • Harass (“Act that interferes with the natural behavior of whales, as well as forcing physical contact with them”) or harm whales.
  • Dispersing whales
  • Interfering between mother and calf, or approaching whales that are mating or calving
  • Engage in other activities such as fishing, diving, swimming, etc…. (i.e. it is strictly forbidden to jump into the water in the presence of whales).
  • Use other boats (jet skis, kayaks, etc.).
  • Throwing waste into the sea
  • Catching or collecting wildlife, as well as bringing wildlife on board
  • Bringing pets on board (except guide dogs)
  • Feeding whales
  • Towing objects or dragging ropes, nets, hooks, etc.

In addition, the sighting zones in each lagoon or bay are clearly marked or defined, so that company can only operated in those permitted areas.

In the case of the whale shark, there is also a specific management plan that you can see here, and this is a summary of the rules:

• Before starting the activity there is a mandatory briefing by the guide about each of the activities to be performed, as well as the importance of the species and the site to be visited.
• The tour boats must have the necessary permits and must carry a visible flag/distinctive.
• Vessels must register before leaving for the activity with CONANP.
• The approach to the whale shark must be made diagonally from the back, and then sail parallel to it at a distance of 5 meters.
• There can only be one boat per whale shark. In each shift, there can be a maximum of 14 boats in the whale shark watching and swimming area, and the maximum number of boats per day is 56.
• Once the whale shark is approached for the activity, the maximum duration of the activity is 30 minutes for that vessel.
• Only 1 guide and a maximum of 5 people can be with the shark. If there are more than 5 people on the boat, they must take turns in groups of 5 or less, and the maximum 30 minutes are for the boat.
• The entry into the water should be done gently avoiding making noise, splashing, jumping abruptly or jumping backwards, to be able to approach the whale shark laterally.
• A minimum distance of 2 meters to the sides of the head and 3 meters to the caudal fin of the whale shark must be maintained .
• It is strictly forbidden to harass, touch, ride or harm the whale shark in any way. Code of Conduct: Observe, Do Not Touch
• Free-diving is prohibited, and the use of a life jacket or wetsuit is mandatory.
• Do not use sunscreen that is not biodegradable.

Are whale watching rules enforced in Baja California Sur?

In our experience, for the most part they are enforced, and the people involved (mostly fishing captains) have respect for the animals and good intentions. Unfortunately, not always and not everyone complies with the rules, and due to the tipping culture and people’s anxiety to touch/kiss the gray whales, captains are pressured to perform actions they shouldn’t, which they fail to stop for fear of losing money and/or lack of communication skills (most tourists are English speaking, and most captains don’t speak English).

Can gray whales be touched or kissed?

This is a rather controversial topic: if you’ve looked up some information about gray whale watching in Baja California Sur, you’ve probably already seen images or videos (either on social media or on the websites of the service providers) in which people are seen touching, petting or even kissing a gray whale.

If you read the norms that regulate the activity and that we summarized in previous points (NOM-131-SEMARNAT-2010 and the El Vizcaino Biosphere Reserve Management Program) you will see that there is no explicit reference to touching gray whales, and therefore, probably unintentionally, it is not prohibited by law to touch gray whales. Obviously, just because it is not prohibited does not mean that it should be done, and in our opinion, this type of interaction should not be allowed, at least not the way it is currently done.

After talking and asking questions during our trip to different people with knowledge on the subject (mostly biologists that we have met during our month in Baja California Sur), they all agreed that physical contact with the gray whale should not be allowed and that it should be prohibited, because besides being ethically questionable, it can also be dangerous, for the following reasons:

• Whales, like other species, have maternal instincts. Gray whales come to Baja California Sur to mate and give birth, so it is common for them to be with their calves. Any approach, well-intentioned or not, can be perceived as a threat and generate violent behavior on the part of the mother.
• Touching them can expose the person to diseases (some of those associated with marine mammals are brucellosis, tuberculosis and leptospirosis), and vice versa.
• Whales have lice, which we saw at the Whale Museum in La Paz, that can cause diseases to people, as there have already been cases.

Although we could affirm that the contact is initiated by the whale, and that this behavior of the gray whale in these Mexican lagoons and bays is unique in the world, the impact that this interaction may be having on them is unknown. The companies and people involved defend that there is no evidence that touching them is harmful to them, but the rules do state the following:

Principle 15 of the Rio Declaration on Environment and Development states: “In order to protect the environment, the precautionary approach shall be widely applied by States according to their capabilities. Where there are threats of serious or irreversible damage, lack of full scientific certainty shall not be used as a reason for postponing cost-effective measures to prevent environmental degradation“.

On the other hand, even if there was certainty that touching them does not have a negative impact on the gray whales, the popularity that the activity is reaching means that, based on our experience, more than 95% of the people who come to do the activity have the goal of touching/kissing a whale. During the different 6 tours we did (in Magdalena Bay, Bahía Almeja, San Ignacio Lagoon and Ojo de Liebre Lagoon) we were able to observe behaviors caused by the desire to touch the whale that were detrimental to the whale:

• On one of the tours, a person from another boat fell into the sea while trying to touch a whale, which clearly was not close enough to the boat and did not seem to be interested in being touched. The person was not wearing a life jacket.
• On another tour, a person who came on our boat wanted to kiss a whale. When she had the opportunity (which lasted a few seconds) the person ran to where the whale was, jumped over me, and pounced on the whale to kiss it, dropping her cap on top of the whale, which she quickly picked up roughly. The whale left immediately afterwards.
• On another tour, the whales that day were not particularly friendly: we were seeing many but they were not approaching the boat. One of the people on our boat was also expressing his goal of touching one. As soon as one whale came close enough to the boat, he ran over to touch it and take a photo, which caused the whale to change its behavior and leave.

These 3 cases, in our opinion, do qualify as harassment, and are therefore illegal under the rules established in NOM-131-SEMARNAT-2010. The problem with allowing touching whales without educating tourists about it and without surveillance, is that as tourism increases in the area, the cases that we know are harmful will also increase, generating a tourism that is neither sustainable nor respectful of these majestic animals. As tourism increases, if the number of “friendly whales” does not increase, the pressure on captains and on the whales increases, due to the intention and objective of the people who come here to touch one.

We understand that for many people it is a dream to be able to touch a whale, but if you are reading this, we urge you to reconsider: just seeing them up close is incredible enough and you will be contributing to a more responsible and sustainable activity.

Things to see and do in Baja California Sur

Besides whale watching, Baja California Sur has a lot to offer, so take advantage of your trip to see some of its wonders. You can see here our complete guide to travel to Baja California Sur, and here are some of the things to see and do:

• In addition to whales and whale sharks, it is also possible to snorkel with sea lions at Espiritu Santo Island, from La Paz.
• Be sure to visit the famous and beautiful beaches of La Paz, as well as the city itself with its incredible sunsets.
• Los Cabos (Cabo San Lucas and San Jose del Cabo) are the most touristic area, so avoid them during the famous U.S. Spring Break, but they are worth a visit for whale watching, the famous arch, etc.
• If you dive, Cabo Pulmo is one of the best places to do it; if you don’t dive, it also has wonderful beaches and good snorkeling.
• Todos Santos is a magical town with charm
• Loreto, in addition to the blue whale, has a national park with beautiful islands to explore and relax on.
• Heroica Mulegé, besides being a green oasis in the peninsula, has next to it some of the most beautiful beaches in Baja California Sur, Bahía Concepción.
• Guerrero Negro, in addition to the gray whales, has the largest salt mine in the world, where it is possible to float in its pools and watch magical sunsets in the Dunas de la soledad.

Recommendations to visit Baja California Sur and do whale watching responsibly

At Randomtrip we always advocate animal welfare over human entertainment, so here are our recommendations for this activity, based on our experience:

• Adjust your expectations: If you go during the season we recommend at Randomtrip, you will probably see whales, but there is no guarantee how far away you will see them as it depends 100% on them.
• Increase your dose of patience: In our tours in Baja California Sur, 70/80% of the time we saw the whales far away (in social media we show just the most exciting bits) so most of the time is for contemplation and waiting. You never know what nature is going to give you that day but remember that just being there is a privilege.
• Never ask the captain to get any closer. The captains know the rules by heart, they know the boat and the area like the back of their hand, the changes in the tides and the wind and they have been observing the behavior of the whales for years so listen to them and do not “force”. If the whale wants to approach your boat, it will and in fact it does so many times in this unique place in the world. Unfortunately, even though there are regulations to abide by, sometimes captains, in order to please clients, give in to forcing some rules because of client pressure. Don’t do it and remember to always put the welfare of the animal before your entertainment.
• Do not touch or kiss gray whales. No matter how many photos and videos you see on social media touching (or even kissing) the whale, based on everything we have discussed in this guide, it should not be allowed and we ask you to reconsider.
• Be kind to other people: During our tours we were fortunate to share the experience with people who lived this incredible activity with emotion and respect and, unfortunately, with others whose main (and perhaps only?) priority was a photo touching and even kissing a whale. With the aim of getting the coveted photo, everything in their way was an obstacle, so they were constantly moving from their place, stepping on other people’s toes and we even received nudges of “I’m coming!”, moving the boat and even compromising in some cases the safety of the entire boat. Please, don’t be this person.
• Be responsible with waste and resource management: Remember the unique and special environment you are in, don’t throw absolutely nothing into the sea and bring a reusable water bottle to avoid buying single-use plastic bottles.

Checklist: what to bring for whale watching in Baja California Sur

Here is the list of products that we believe you should bring for this whale adventure:

• A  reusable water bottle like one of these to carry water with you all the time and void single-use plastic.
• Water proof dry bag like this one, very useful to keep your photographic equipment, cell phone and wallet safe from getting wet on the boat (whales sometimes blow near the boat or even hit the water with their fin or tail near the boat, and water can reach the boat).
• A neck gaiter like this one to protect yourself from wind and cold
• Sun screen: the sun is strong in Baja California Sur so it is a must to take care of your skin. Always look for a Coral Friendly Sunscreen, i.e. one that protects your skin without harming marine ecosystems by avoiding ingredients such as oxybenzone and octinoxate, which are harmful to corals. Nor that it has been tested on animals.
• A hat or a cap (like this one) and sunglasses to protect yourself from the sun
• Windbreaker waterproof jacket: like this one. On the boat, depending on the conditions, it can be a bit chilly, so the ideal is to wear a windbreaker to protect you from the cold, the sun, and the water if it splashes.
• A phone lanyard: due to the wind and sometimes the jumps of the boat, it is advisable to have some protection for your smartphone so that you do not drop it (either inside the boat or at sea).
• A floating sunglass strap: as with the smartphone, it is advisable to have something similar for the glasses (we witnessed a couple of cases of people who had their sunglasses “blown” into the water and could not recover them, plus it is plastic that pollutes the sea).
• A good camera to register your adventures. At Randomtrip we carry a Sony ZV-E10 and a Gopro Hero12 Black (for underwater pictures)
• A Power bank: taking so many pictures will drain your batteries, so it’s always a good idea to carry a good powerbank. At Randomtrip we travel with these 2 (Anker 20000 mAh and  Anker 10000 mAh), which allow us to charge both our phones and our cameras.
• First aid kit: In our first-aid kit there is always a medicine against seasickness (such as biodramine for seasickness on boats), antibiotics, anti-diarrhea medication (and a probiotic to recover more quickly), antihistamines, painkillers and antipyretics and, of course, travel insurance. If you hire your travel insurance with IATI using this link you will get a 5% discount

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Did you know that you could see so many types of whales on your trip to Mexico? Do you have any doubts? Do you want to share your experience? Tell us all about it in the comments!