Migrating whales make their way south, completing the 12,000-mile journey at an average speed of four miles per hour.

For more information on whale watching in Los Cabos, visit the official destination website at www.visitloscabos.travel.

Los Cabos provides an amazing view of whale migration from December through March each year.

For more information on Los Cabos, visit the official destination website at www.visitloscabos.travel.

Migrating whales make their way south, completing the 12,000-mile journey at an average speed of four miles per hour.

For more information on whale wtching in Los Cabos, visit the official destination website at www.visitloscabos.travel.

From the frigid arctic waters to the warmer waters surrounding the Baja Peninsula, hundreds of whales begin their annual migration, and there’s no better place to view this spectacular scene than the beaches of Los Cabos.

At an average speed of 4 miles per hour, whales complete the 12,000-mile migration by mid-December and stay until late March when they have to repeat the trek. This six-month journey makes it the longest trip made by any animal in the world. With shallow waters, ideal climate and abundant marine life, the north of Los Cabos becomes the perfect place for whales to birth and rear their young.

Eight of the 11 species of whales found around the world venture to the waters off Los Cabos. Of the migrating whales, 90 percent travel to Los Cabos, including: minke, bryde, fin, sei, humpback, gray and blue.

While on those delightful Los Cabos beaches, there are several ways to view these magnificent creatures journey in their natural habitat. Comfortable and educational whale-watching trips are offered at local tour companies with all-weather inflatable speedboats. A few of these family-friendly companies include Cabo Expeditions, Cabo Adventures and Sunrider:

Cabo Expeditions: Tours include a maximum of 15 guests. Known for an easier interaction with the whales, the Zodiac inflatable boats create a high performance experience for watchers.

Cabo Adventures: Watch while you listen. On the Whale Watching Photo Safari, passengers can listen to the musical serenade of the whales as they communicate underwater through the hydrophone listening technology.

Sunrider: Combine the whale-watching adventure with a dining experience on the Sea of Cortez. On the cruise, passengers can choose to whale watch from an early breakfast, brunch or dinner.

Visit the official website of Los Caboas at www.visitloscabos.travel.