{"id":58897,"date":"2026-06-05T23:37:57","date_gmt":"2026-06-05T23:37:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/yatezzitos.com\/es\/?p=58897"},"modified":"2026-06-05T23:37:57","modified_gmt":"2026-06-05T23:37:57","slug":"avistamiento-de-ballenas-puerto-vallarta","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/yatezzitos.com\/en\/avistamiento-de-ballenas-puerto-vallarta\/","title":{"rendered":"Whale watching in Puerto Vallarta: when and how to spot them"},"content":{"rendered":"

He whale watching Puerto Vallarta<\/strong> is one of the great spectacles of the Bah\u00eda de Banderas. Every winter, hundreds of humpback whales arrive in its warm waters to breed and raise their calves. Watching them breach from a private yacht is an experience you'll never forget. Here we tell you when to go and how to make the most of it.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re ready to book, browse the catalog of yacht rental in Vallarta<\/a>. Otherwise, keep reading.<\/p>\n

What is whale season in Puerto Vallarta?<\/h2>\n

The official season runs from December to March<\/strong>. During those months, Banderas Bay \u2014 one of the largest in Mexico \u2014 fills with humpback whales. According to the information about Banderas Bay<\/a>, its depth and temperature make it ideal for these mammals.<\/p>\n

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Why watch them from a private yacht<\/h2>\n

Unlike mass tours, a private yacht gives you calm, space, and the freedom to stay as long as you'd like when a whale surfaces. You can also combine the sighting with a tour to hidden beaches like Colomitos Beach<\/a>. For a full route, check things to do in Puerto Vallarta<\/a>.<\/p>\n

What to bring<\/h2>\n