Baja California Cape Region
After experiencing the marvels of the Gulf of California, we left it behind as the sun disappeared on the horizon. We spent the last hours in this wonderful body of water, watching humpback whales, and even two gray whales. Early in the morning we saw our first spouts of the day— many humpbacks were seen today, which is typical for this place and time of the year. This population of humpbacks spends its winters in these warm waters, and their main activity here is reproduction. We spent a mellow morning sailing from one group of whales to another as we made our way to San José del Cabo.
For the afternoon we had the choice of visiting the town of San José del Cabo, or taking a walk looking for birds at the edge of the San José River. The southernmost area of the peninsula has more water than the rest of the state of Baja California Sur. This is why some migrating birds make a stop here before they continue their long journeys. Blue-winged teals, black –neck stilts, spotted sand pipers, and a number of raptors are just a few examples of the birds that can be seen here.
Exploring San José del Cabo was a pleasant experience too. Much less touristy than its neighbor, Cabo San Lucas, this smaller town offers a more Mexican experience, with fine art galleries, good restaurants and excellent Mexican paletas.
Just a few moments after saying goodbye to the Gulf of California, we made a stop at the iconic Finisterra, or “Land’s End.” These granitic formations are home to a great number of birds, like magnificent frigates and brown pelicans that use them as the perfect roosting place. A majestic sunset was the prelude to the second chapter of our journey.
