WHALE
WATCHING
COSTA RICA
Witness the Giants of the Pacific
Experience the magic of humpback whales along Costa Rica's Pacific coast.
Costa Rica: A Privileged Sanctuary for Humpback Whales
Costa Rica holds a truly extraordinary place in the world of humpback whales.
Each year, these magnificent giants travel thousands of kilometers from the cold waters of Antarctica in the Southern Hemisphere and from the North Pacific, including waters toward Alaska, to reach the warm tropical waters of Costa Rica.
Here, humpback whales find warm and welcoming waters where they can mate, give birth and nurture their calves. Mothers spend precious weeks caring for their newborns and helping them grow stronger.
During this remarkable period, young whales begin learning the skills they will need before beginning the long journey back toward their colder feeding grounds with their mothers.
Two Oceans of Origin. One Tropical Sanctuary.
Incredible Migration
Discover the extraordinary journey humpback whales make across thousands of kilometers to reach Costa Rica.
EXPLORE MIGRATION →Nurturing Waters
Warm tropical waters provide a special environment for mothers and their newborn calves.
SEE WHALE SEASON →Unforgettable Encounters
Experience one of nature's most breathtaking spectacles from the Pacific waters of Costa Rica.
DISCOVER THE TOUR →Protected by Nature
Responsible whale watching helps protect marine wildlife while creating meaningful encounters with nature.
OUR COMMITMENT →