Whale Watching in the South Pacific of Costa Rica
In Costa Rica the breathtaking scenery of the South Pacific is a reason enough to justify a travel by boat from the Golfo Dulce to the shores of Quepos in the hope of being able to envision the world’s largest mammals in their natural habitat. But when visitors are fortunate enough to see one of these giants on the surface, swimming, blowing, and playing, they know they have had an experience that will last a lifetime. The entire nation of Costa Rica has much pride and joy in knowing that these giants visit their marine waters, especially knowing that these gentle animals visiting the waters of Costa Rica for mating and caring for their brood.
From November to March, and then from July to September, the whales can be found in the South Pacific coast of Costa Rica, as they come to the area to give birth to their offspring in a quiet and rich in nutrient environment where the brood can be protected and grow strong enough to continue making the migration of whales between the northern and southern hemispheres.
There are huge populations of resident dolphins up and down both coasts of Costa Rica, so it’s quite probably that you can take a view of these playful creatures as well. The dolphins normally follow the boats that are navigating the beautiful waters of the region. The best places in the South Pacific to see whales are:
Dominical Beach in Costa Rica
Whale National Marine Park, just south of Dominical is named because the Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) that migrate there every year. Also spotted dolphins can be seen in the area. If you are really interested in seeing whales, it is better to take a day trip to Drake Bay and Isla del Caño, where the whales can be seen almost every day during its peak season. Day trips to Drake’s Bay are available on Dominical, Sierpe, Puerto Jimenez and other towns of the South Pacific.
Drake Bay in Costa Rica
Whales and dolphins are commonly seen in the area of Drake Bay, with its calm and protected waters that are perfect for reproduction and to give birth, the area is the perfect place to visit these gentle giants. Drake Bay is also home to the longest season of humpback whales in the world with whales of the North and South America that come here to breed and give birth. From Drake Bay to you can take a trip to Isla del Caño and Corcovado National Park every month of the year except April, May and June.
