Every year, these magnificent creatures travel from the Arctic to the warm waters washing the Baja California Peninsula in Mexico, drawing tourists from all over the world.
Some of the whales, especially their calves, don't mind interaction with humans and even allow themselves to be petted.
Sputnik invites you to take a virtual tour in the Gulf of California to admire arguably one of the most breathtaking animals on our planet.
Aerial view of a grey whale swimming near a whale watching boat at the Ojo de Liebre Lagoon in Guerrero Negro, Baja California Sur, Mexico.
Whale watchers try to touch a grey whale at the Ojo de Liebre Lagoon in Guerrero Negro, Baja California, Mexico.
Aerial view of grey whales swimming near a whale watching boat at the Ojo de Liebre Lagoon in Guerrero Negro, Baja California Sur, Mexico.
A grey whale is seen at the Ojo de Liebre Lagoon in Guerrero Negro, Baja California Sur, Mexico.
A whale watcher touches a grey whale at the Ojo de Liebre Lagoon in Guerrero Negro, Baja California Sur, Mexico.
Whale watchers board tour boats at the Ojo de Liebre Lagoon in Guerrero Negro, Baja California Sur, Mexico.
Aerial view of grey whales swimming near a whale watching boat at the Ojo de Liebre Lagoon in Guerrero Negro, Baja California Sur, Mexico.
A grey whale is seen at the Ojo de Liebre Lagoon in Guerrero Negro, Baja California Sur, Mexico.
