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Continue reading →: New Orca Management Plan in La Ventana: Rules, Zones and Guidelines for 2025–2026
In July 2025, SEMARNAT published a long-awaited Orca Management Plan (Plan de Manejo Tipo) that aims to regulate how people interact with orcas in one of Mexico’s fastest-growing whale tourism destinations: La Ventana, a small coastal town in Baja California Sur. Click here to see the full text of the…
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Continue reading →: Best Practices for Swimming with Orcas in Mexico and Baja California Sur
In recent years, orca sightings in the Sea of Cortez, especially near La Paz and La Ventana, have become increasingly common. With this rise in encounters, local captains and tour operators in Baja California Sur have united to adopt a shared code of conduct based on international best practices. Their…
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Continue reading →: Is it legal to Swim with orcas in Mexico?Many people wonder whether it’s legal to swim with orcas in Mexico. The answer is not as straightforward as you might think, due to different regulations and laws concerning marine mammals. In this blog, we will explore the relevant regulations, focusing on Mexican environmental laws, and explain what is currently…
