As seasons begin to shift and we start to leave the UK summer behind, we begin to look for Winter sun and incredible experiences elsewhere in the world. For a real show, Los Cabos, Mexico provides the winter sun destination for guaranteed whale watching, that Brits are yet to discover!
From mid-December to March in Los Cabos, Mexico, Humpback Whales begin their migration to the Sea of Cortez, providing guests with a guaranteed opportunity to see a multitude of whales. Orcas have also recently been spotted in the bay.
Located in the state of Baja California Sur, Los Cabos is Mexico’s fastest-growing destination. And whilst the destination offers many great Whale watching tours, it also provides guests with the opportunity to Whale spot from the comfort of their hotel, infinity pool or restaurant.
Combine your whale-watching trip with a whale-inspired experience: at the biggest luxury spa in the Baja Peninsula at Montage Hotel, guests are invited to ‘bathe with the whales’, with sounds of whales under the water, with guests being soothingly caressed and rocked in the water of the hotel’s Serenity Pool. The whale’s song is the most evocative and beautiful sound in the world. In harmony with the whales’ song, the spa therapist will use gentle movements designed to release blocked energy and promote a state of total relaxation.
See: https://www.montage.com/loscabos/spa/menu-services/#elements-of-wellness
For a relaxing visit, winter sun and guaranteed whale watching, there is nowhere better to stay than in these luxury Los Cabos properties.
The Pool at Solaz, a Luxury Collection Resort
Nestled along the Tourist Corridor right in between Cabo San Lucas and San Jose del Cabo, Solaz is the perfect place to catch a humpback in their natural habitat. With an infinity pool overlooking the clear blue ocean, you’re bound to spot these creatures in action. Grab a refreshing cocktail from the bar next to the pool and take in the stillness and perfection of your surroundings as you wait to come across one of these exceptional animals.
Pueblo Bonito Sunset Beach
There aren’t many places in the world where you can walk outside and have an ideal view for whale watching. Thanks to Pueblo Bonito Sunset Beach, this rarity is actually quite the norm. Pueblo Bonito Sunset Beach is built upwards against an enormous rock formation giving every room a perfect view of the ocean. If you’re looking to upgrade your whale watching, you can book yourself into a suite with a personal hot tub on your patio.
Sunset Monalisa
One of the incredible things about Los Cabos is the ability to enjoy fine dining right next to the beach. The resorts and restaurants located along the coast make for some of the most stunning views you could imagine.
Iconic restaurant Sunset Monalisa has a particularly nice view for whale watching as it is built onto a part of the coastline that sticks out towards the water. With romantic dim lighting, the colourful sky in the background and delicious food on your plate, there isn’t much that can make a dinner at Sunset Monalisa better… unless you see a whale breaching in the background of course.
The Rooftop at The Cape
Most known for having one of the best views in all of Los Cabos, The Rooftop at the Cape is easily one of the best spots for whale watching in the region. Sit tight with a Cabo-famous hand-crafted cocktail and some authentic Mexican bites at an outdoor table, and keep an eye out for the humpbacks in action as the likelihood of seeing this is more than likely.
Marquis Los Cabos
Located directly on the tip of Baja California Sur, Marquis Los Cabos sits beachfront where the desert mountains meet the Sea of Cortes. The all-suite, adults-only, all-inclusive resort offers stunning views at every corner of the property, ideal for travel in the winter months and boasts unhindered views of the thousands of whales migrating, spouting and nursing their newborn calves during peak whale watching season. For a more intimate look, guests can take a specialised whale watching or sunset cruise, go scuba diving, snorkelling and deep sea fishing, all to get a close-up of the magnificent creature as the sun begins to dip below the water.
