Hot air balloon over Teotihuacan

After spending the summer feeding in Alaska, the gray whale begins its remarkable migration south at the start of winter, heading for the warm waters of Baja California. They travel for 2 to 3 months to breed and give birth. Most gray whales gather in three main bays along the west coast: Laguna Ojo de Liebre, Laguna San Ignacio and Bahía Magdalena. On the Sea of Cortez side, Loreto Bay ...

A day devoted to a guided visit around the Zocalo, the historic heart of the city where the National Palace stands, with its frescoes painted by Diego Rivera. Visit the largest cathedral and the ruins of the Aztec Templo Mayor. You will discover the Paseo Reforma, a major commercial avenue leading to the Museum of Anthropology, which traces the country's entire pre-Columbian history.

From October to April, whale sharks gather in the bay to feed on plankton. You'll board a small boat to go in search of whale sharks and snorkel alongside them. The excursion takes you behind the sandbar known as El Mogote, just a few minutes by boat from downtown. Once the animal is spotted, you can get in the water if you wish — a moment of guaranteed emotion.