Are you ready for an unforgettable adventure? Clearly, a must-do experience for nature lovers and adventure seekers is whale watching. Previously, we looked at whale watching across South America. This month, though, we’re focusing on this thrilling activity in the inviting waters of our own country: Ecuador.

Imagine a luxury cruise through the Galapagos archipelago or a romantic getaway on Ecuador’s sunny mainland coast. In either instance, you’ll be surrounded by breathtaking scenery and able to experience the thrill of spotting these magnificent creatures in their natural habitat. Witnessing these gentle giants breach out of the water is a sight that will leave you in awe.

The best time to visit is from the June to September season (when the male whales breach out of the ocean in June and July to attract females, while in August and September, you’ll have more chances to witness the young calves). During this five-month summer season, whales complete an incredibly long 4,000-mile voyage from feeding grounds in Antarctica, making their way to Ecuador and even as far as Mexico. This journey is actually the longest migration route taken by any mammal. Humpback whales come to Ecuador thanks to the warmer waters close to the coast, where it’s shallow and safe, which are ideal conditions to mate, give birth, and nurse their young.

If you’re looking for the best spots to catch a glimpse of humpback whales and orcas, you’re in luck! Ecuador is home to some of the most incredible whale-watching opportunities in the world. Throughout the country’s waters, you can find these giants of the sea in the thousands (!), though they’re only easy to spot in a few places. Based on our 25 years of providing tourism services here in Ecuador, we’ve…

Read Full Article Source