Whale watching in Bahia

The municipality of Prado, gateway to the Whale Coast, located in southern Bahia, receives from July to November humpback whales that come out to cross Antarctica, give birth and nurse their pups, thus enabling the practice of whale watching.

Animals that can reach 16 m in length and weigh 40 tons take pains stunts ranging from jumping almost completely out of water until the demonstration of the striking head and tail. Besides the gigantic ballet, you can count on the presence of more than 10 whales at one time, Humpback whales are famous for the song, one of the most developed systems of vocalization of the animal world.

Humpback whales migrate to the coast of Bahia

 

At the beginning of June humpback whales begin their long journey from the icy waters of the Southern Ocean to the warm waters of Bahia. This journey of more than 4000 km, which lasts months, is the pursuit of whales through the waters are more conducive to reproduction. With a gestation between 11 and 12 months, the cubs were conceived at last year’s migration will be born now. These huge mammalian grow to 16 meters and weigh up to 40 tons. Even a newborn cub already weighs about two tons and consumes an average 100 liters of milk per day.

During his stay on the coast of Bahia is possible to observe these giant animals. Some companies make specialized outputs for offshore boat looking for them. It is the whale watching tourism. Taking a lot of care not to interfere with the behavior of whales is possible to approximate, and see up close some of the habits of the humpback.

Fernando de Noronha is option of Freeway for Carnival

 

During the 12th to February 16th Carnival happens. For those who wish to travel at this time are a good option packages offered by the operator ecotourism Freeway.

Among the most sought after destinations is the archipelago of Fernando de Noronha, Pernambuco. In the script are included the best parts of the island, with hiking, boating and diving.

Other destinations in high demand are those that are located in Bahia, the heart of carnival. Boipeba, Itacare, Maraú Peninsula, Morro de Sao Paulo, Mirror and Beach Trancoso are the options for those who like to shake.

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