Casa Mexicana de la Ballena Gris

Overview

Description

Casa Mexicana de la Ballena Gris consists of a group of 90 producers from the states of Guanajuato, Jalisco, and Zacatecas. We form the Benito Juarez Ejido New Town Center, located 2 miles (3 km) from the San Ignacio–Guerrero Negro Highway in the state of Baja California Sur.

Mexican by birth, the gray whale (Eschrichtius robustus) makes one of nature’s most spectacular migrations. At Casa Mexicana de la Ballena Gris, we offer an opportunity to experience these impressive giants up close in the Ojo de Liebre Lagoon.

In addition to appreciating magnificent gray whales in Ojo de Liebre Lagoon, you can see a large number of migratory and resident birds nesting in wetlands of great importance during the winter season. The area has been designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

Nearby is the town of Guerrero Negro, where you can visit the Salt Exporting Company. Traveling a little farther, you'll arrive in San Francisco de la Sierra with its impressive cave paintings--another area that has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

Our team provides quality tourist services and warmly welcomes our visitors, national as well as foreign, to make their stay on the peninsula of Baja California both memorable and enjoyable.

We have more than 25 years of experience in providing tourist services, including tours for gray whale watching, peninsular pronghorn (Antilocapra americana peninsularis), indigenous paintings, and more. We are your best choice for seeing the natural beauty of the region.

Making a Difference

Number of employees: 15

Percentage of local employees: 100%

• At Casa Mexicana de la Ballena Gris, we use biodegradable cleaning products to reduce our impact on nearby ecosystems.
• We buy produce from the farmers of the Benito Juárez Ejido to benefit the local community.
• We take care of plant species by establishing paths for the transit of vehicles and people.
• We are committed to the stewardship and conservation of animal species in the area.
• All workers are residents of the Benito Juarez Ejido (communal area).
• We separate and recycle our wastes.
• We use water-saving devices and collect rainwater.

Rates

Rates are different for children and adults. One courtesy tour is offered for groups of ten people.

Getting There

Nearest international airport: La Paz (LAP)

Nearest local/national airport: Guerrero Negro (GUB)

Travel time to nearest airport: 40 minutes

Ojo de Liebre Lagoon operates from the last week of December until the second week of April.

The site is accessible in any type of vehicle. When it rains, it is advisable to drive slowly because the ground is slippery.

Additional Information

Date This Information Was Provided

June 2013.

Photos courtesy of Casa Mexicana de la Ballena Gris, Mexico, for SustainableTrip.org.