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Baja Ecotours


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 2 attractions in San Ignacio
Traveler Description: One of those trips of a lifetime!   BajaEcotours provided a most extraordinary experience - both in terms of being in the Lagoon - and experiencing... more »
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Attraction type: Nature reserve
Address: San Ignacio 23000
Mexico
Tel: 619-819-2966
Fax: 858-300-5392

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5 of 5 stars
LA_Salgal   4 contributions
Los Angeles
Apr 2, 2009

Being with the whales and actually touching them was such a privelege, I still can't quite wrap my head around it. And making it all even better was Maldo Fischer and his wonderful family at Campo Cortez, and Caroline Armon, the camp naturalist. Maldo's family does everything for the camp guests, from captaining and navigating the pangas to cooking the... more

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5 of 5 stars
rita_v   6 contributions
washington dc
Mar 8, 2009

Grey whale encounters at this lagoon are handled with the utmost respect and care for the animals. We saw and interacted with whales on each of our trips into the lagoon. This camp is the 3rd closest to the lagoon. Maldo and his family build and maintain a fantastic camp, complete with solar and wind powered hot showers and marine... more

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5 of 5 stars
jogoderic   26 contributions
San Francisco, California
Mar 8, 2009

We expected to see "some" whales during the trip, but we were surrounded by them every time we went out on the boat. It was a truely amazing experience. Adrianne, Maldo, Cuco and the rest of our hosts were warm and wonderful. I recommend the tour highly to anyone who wants to experience these gentle giants in a beautiful, natural... more

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5 of 5 stars
joelann   6 contributions
San Francisco
Feb 20, 2009
1
person found this review helpful

We just got back from a 5-day trip to see the whales. It was a very memorable experience. We saw whales doing what they do, close up: mating, courting, playing, breaching, spyhopping, blowing, caring for the calves. A few approached the small boat for a scratch. We enjoyed every bit of it. The hosts and naturalist are very kind, the... more

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5 of 5 stars
OrcaNet   1 contribution
Whidbey Island, WA
Feb 2, 2009
1
person found this review helpful

We are a small non-profit organization that is getting ready for our 3rd trip to Campo Cortez with Baja Ecotours as a fund-raiser. We have been extremely pleased with Baja Ecotours in their business dealings, and with all the camp crew, naturalists and staff during our stays at San Ignacio Lagoon. One of the reasons we keep coming back is... more

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5 of 5 stars
IceColdPacifico   2 contributions
Atlanta
Jan 29, 2009
1
person found this review helpful

I first visited San Ignacio with Baja Ecotours in 2001. We drove from La Paz to the village of San Ignacio, where the camp owner met us. He took us on a tour of the picturesque little town, introduced us to the locals, and then lead us down the road to the camp. I highly recommend taking the time to... more

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5 of 5 stars
sharkshooter   3 contributions
San Diego
Jan 27, 2009
2
people found this review helpful

I just returned from San Ignacio Lagoon with Baja Ecotours. What a wonderful trip and what awesome hosts they are. The camp is beautiful and in a great location on San Ignacio Lagoon. The boat ride out to the whale viewing area is one of the shortest on the lagoon. They also have their own small bay that you can... more

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5 of 5 stars
WhynotColorado   3 contributions
Colorado
Jan 27, 2009
1
person found this review helpful

I have been to Campo Cortez with Baja Ecotours twice to experience the migration of the grey whales and it is a highlight of my life. The camp is eco-friendly, the staff both friendly and knowledgeable and, of course, the experience of being with the whales is truly incredible. The food is simple but very tasty and the cabins are... more

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5 of 5 stars
Whale-writer   1 contribution
Boston
Jan 26, 2009
1
person found this review helpful

I am the author of the 2001 book, "Eye of the Whale," that traced the migration of the gray whales from Baja to Chukotka. During my research I had the chance to go out with quite a few of the whale-watching captains along the San Ignacio Lagoon. And I would rate Baja Ecotours, run by Maldo and Johnny, at the... more

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5 of 5 stars
HappyTravelerLaura   1 contribution
Newport Beach
Jan 24, 2009

We loved our trip to San Ignacio and staying with Baja Eco Tours was perfect. They were everything they promised, we even had hot showers. The boat captains took us out right on time twice a day, we always saw whales and their calves. We were able to pet them, it was fantastic. They aslo took us on other trips... more

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San Ignacio 23000, Mexico
Tel: 619-819-2966 Fax: 858-300-5392