The winter months are a great time to visit Mexico. If you want a wonderful vacation, why not head to Banderas Bay? There you can find popular tourist destinations Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit. Each year, humpback whales migrate from up north to mate and birth their young in the bay’s warm waters. Also, sea turtles return each to Banderas Bay to lay their eggs in the same spot they were born. If you want a dream getaway to Puerto Vallarta, call Amazing Mexico at 866-883-0573. They have all-inclusive travel packages to fit everyone’s budget. During your stay in PV, make sure to go whale watching and attend a baby sea turtle release. They are two of the most popular activities to enjoy in Banderas Bay. Keep reading below to learn more about humpback whales and sea turtles in Banderas Bay.

 

 

Whale Watching in Banderas Bay

One of the most popular activities to enjoy in Banderas Bay is whale watching. Each year, hundreds of humpback whales arrive in Banderas Bay. Banderas Bay is an ideal location for the humpback whales to mate and give birth to their babies thanks to the bay’s warm waters. Whales are found in the area between the months of December through April. At that time, you can book a whale watching tour on the bay to see whales playing, flapping their fins, and even playing with the dolphins. In addition to whales, there are also other marine life that live in the bay including dolphins, manta rays, fish, and more. If you want to get active, Banderas Bay is also great for water activities including surfing, kayaking, snorkeling, swimming, scuba diving, and more.

 

 

Sea Turtles

Each year, thousands of sea turtles return to Banderas Bay to the exact spot where they were born. There, adult female sea turtles will lay their own eggs in the same location that they were born. Seven different sea turtle species are common in Banderas Bay. From each nest, there are usually around one hundred eggs that will be collected. From the laid eggs, about 85% will hatch successfully. This year, Banderas Bay estimates that there will be more than three thousand sea turtle nests in the area. On average, eggs incubate for fifty days before they are ready to hatch. Local conservationists will collect eggs regularly from the nests until they are ready to hatch to increase the baby turtles survival rate. Once they are ready, babies will crack their shells and come to the surface to be ready for release at sunset.

 

 

Participate in Baby Sea Turtle Release

Another fun activity to partake in is to help release baby sea turtles to the sea. On a regular basis, local conservation groups collect sea turtle eggs to help them survive. Once the babies hatch, visitors can actually participate in a sea turtle release. Each night at sunset if there are freshly hatched sea turtles, they will be released to the sea waters. Doing so at this time helps increase their chances of making it out to sea. If you want to attend and participate in a sea turtle release, the Boca de Tomates beach in Puerto Vallarta is a popular location where baby sea turtles are released. Everyone in your family will enjoy taking part in this unique experience that is sure to become a favorite vacation memory.

 

 

Right now, it’s a great time to visit Puerto Vallarta. During your stay, you can see the humpback whales up close and participate in a baby sea turtle release, too. While it may be cold and snowy in other parts of the world, the weather is simply perfect right now in Puerto Vallarta. If you want to plan a low-cost last minute getaway to Puerto Vallarta, call Amazing Mexico at 866-883-0573. They have all-inclusive travel deals to stay at the area’s top resorts. COVID safety measures are in place at resorts and local businesses to keep visitors safe during their stay. In addition to Puerto Vallarta, Amazing Mexico at 866-883-0573 also works with luxury resorts throughout Mexico in Cabo, Cancun, Islands of Loreto, and the Riviera Maya. Call Amazing Mexico today and surprise your family with a wonderful vacation to paradise!