A day of up close whale encounters unique to Laguna San Ignacio. Campo Cortez Ecolodge on the shores of San Ignacio Lagoon is proud to bring our guests up close and personal with the Pacific Gray Whales that are born in this precious lagoon. Kids especially have the best of luck with newborn Gray Whale READ MORE ...
Get an insider’s look into daily life at our whale-watching camp with our expert guide reports. Our knowledgeable guides share exciting sightings, interesting insights, and personal stories from their time in San Ignacio. Stay up-to-date on the latest happenings in this unique part of the world and join us on a fascinating journey exploring the wonders of Baja California Sur and the breathtaking wildlife that thrives here.
Fresh Oysters Served at Campo Cortez
It’s our last night of a group trip at Campo Cortez and we always have a fun treat with locally grown and harvested oysters from “SOL AZUL” oyster farms here at San Ignacio Lagoon. Since we are asked about the oysters and where they come from, how they are harvested and more….we thought why not READ MORE ...
Sustainable Whale Watching Eco Tours in the Lagoon of San Ignacio
Hey there, my fellow wanderlusters! Today, I wanna talk about one of my favorite topics, sustainable eco-tours. And what’s more sustainable than harnessing the power of the sun and wind? That’s right, solar energy! At the lagoon of San Ignacio, we’re blessed with an abundance of sunshine and gusty winds, which can be both a READ MORE ...
Whale Watching with Kids: Making a Splash with the Kiddie Pool Crowd
Whale watching with kids at our camp feels like the ultimate Christmas morning, filled with wonder, excitement, and endless possibilities for adventure. As the season progresses, the camp becomes a hub of activity, with new groups arriving and departing, leaving their mark and forging new bonds of friendship. But there’s something special about having a READ MORE ...
Close Encounter with a Blue Whale
It’s not often we get such a close encounter with a Blue Whale, but sometimes we are rewarded with such an interaction. On our Big Whale Trip in February, we had such an encounter. Usually, we get to see Blue Whales at a distance and that’s a treat of its own….but having one circle our READ MORE ...
A Visit To Coronado Island on the Sea of Cortez
Coronado Island is a fascinating island….Located only 30 minutes boat ride from the marina in Loreto, Baja Sur. Mexico, it’s an amazing wildlife sanctuary. READ MORE ...
Big Whale Trip in Loreto
Isla Coronado in Loreto is one of the highlights of our trip on the Sea of Cortez. It’s a volcanic lsland that also hosts a Sea Lion hang out….it’s NOT a rookery with females and babies…but a sub-adult and older male “colony” that is just a bunch of men, hanging out on a nice perch….The READ MORE ...
From Whale-Watching to Tide-Pooling: The Adventures Never Stop in San Ignacio
Hey there, amigos. Let me tell you, sometimes whale-watching is like a mercurial lover. One minute, it’s smooth sailing, the wind in your hair, and the next, it’s like a cruel mistress, bringing the tide down so low you gotta get down in the mud and push that panga back to shore. But you know READ MORE ...
Howling at the Moon with Coyotes and Whales: A Night in the Desert
I’ve seen some cool stuff in my years as a guide at Campo Cortez, but last night took the cake. Out in the middle of nowhere, with nothing but sand dunes and the occasional cactus for company, I found myself under the light of a full moon, surrounded by the howls of coyotes and the READ MORE ...
A good start to 2023!
It’s always exciting when you’re making your way to the camp, and you’re full of excitement of getting there and seeing everyone, then setting up your campervan or wherever it is you’ll be calling home for the next 3 months, and that first trip out to see the whales… woosh! It’s indescribable! But this year, READ MORE ...