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November 10th, 2012 at 11:08 pm
Mexico Secretary of Tourism Gloria Guevara Manzo recently met in London with executives from leading travel companies and airlines in the UK, who indicated that their frequency of travel to Mexico is set to increase.
Virgin Atlantic confirmed that from April 2013, the airline will increase by 50 percent the number of seats on its London-Cancun route, considered one of the most successful for the British company. Virgin Atlantic is also evaluating the opening of new flights to other Mexican tourist destinations.
Johan Lundgre, Deputy Chief Executive of TUI Travel, the world’s leading travel group which operates in 180 countries with more than 30 million clients, confirmed that the first Dreamliner 787 will reach Cancun next year, increasing the presence of this tour operator in Mexico.
In addition, important agreements were established towards generating a route to the Pacific with the same group, which will allow an increase in the number of visitors from the United Kingdom to Mexico.
Secretary Guevara also met in London with executives from the International Luxury Travel Market (ILTM), who shared the results of the global luxury tourism congress which was celebrated from October 1 to 3 in Riviera Maya.
Alison Gilmore, Director of the ILTM, said that the event was attended by over 300 buyers and exhibitors, who expressed a high degree of satisfaction with the destination, and confirmed that this influential forum will be held again in Mexico.
She said that the forum in Riviera Maya has been the most successful to date and it is anticipated that the next edition will double the number of attendees.
In London, the Secretary also participated in a panel organized by Visit Britain, the tourism office of the United Kingdom. In this forum, Christopher Rodriguez, head of Visit Britain, spoke of Mexico as a unique tourist destination, offering a variety of tourism sectors from culture, nature, and gastronomy to luxury and sun and sand.
The meeting also included the participation of Cathy Matos, Managing Director of Mexican Tours; Mark Stacey, Director of Cox & Kings Travel; Tony Plumm, of Special Holliday; Yves Hallaux Dutilli, of the Mexican Chamber of Commerce; as well as executives from Veloso Tour LTD, Solliman Travel, LATA and Steamond Travel.
Accompanied by the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Tourism, Felix Gonzalez Canto; the Senator of Nayarit, Martha Elena Garcia, a member of the Tourism Commision; and Chief Operating Officer of the Mexico Tourism Board, Rodolfo Lopez-Negrete, Secretary Guevara also held meetings with Paul Potrykus of Rosewood Hotels, April Hutchinson of TTG Luxury, and Diarmuid Buckley of Langham Hotels, highlighting the major investment opportunities Mexico offers within the tourism sector.
She said that tourism is on the rise in Mexico, noting that in 2011 the country reached a record figure of 191.5 million domestic and international visitors; according to projections, this year will close with more than 200 million visitors.
Secretary Guevara also participated in the Ministers’ Summit of the World Tourism Organization (WTO), held during World Travel Market 2012; in this forum, she spoke in favor of promoting the facilitation of migration procedures towards increasing the number of tourists worldwide.
The Secretary of Tourism said that the current Mexican administration has advanced such actions as accepting a U.S. visa for the entry of international visitors to Mexico, as used by more than a million tourists since May 2010.
She noted that the streamlining of visas for citizens of Brazil, Russia, and China, who can now obtain the document in 24 hours; Mexico has also launched the Global Entry Program for trusted travelers between the U.S. and Mexico.
During the ministerial forum, Taleb Rifai, Secretary-General of the World Tourism Organization, highlighted the work of the administration of President Felipe Calderon Hinojosa in promotion of tourism.
He said that he was the first leader to sign the Golden Book, a distinction that was awarded to Mexico for inserting into the national agenda concrete actions in favor of tourism.
The Ministers’ Summit of the World Tourism Organization addressed the theme of “Open Borders and Open Skies: Breaking Down Barrier to Travel,” and was attended by the Secretaries of Tourism of Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Indonesia, the Philippines, South Africa and the UK.
Also attending were business leaders from Etihad, Travel Port, Tui Travel PLC and Ethiopian Airlines, as well as representatives of international organizations such as the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC).
November 10th, 2012 at 11:12 pm
Villa del Palmar (Loreto)
Villa Group Resorts unveiled today the “Your story starts here” branding campaign to further advance its Villa del Palmar collection of distinct and luxury hotel properties with locations in Mexico’s premier resort destinations.
Reflecting Villa del Palmar’s dedication to providing guests with more than luxury and comfort along the golden beaches of Mexico, the new campaign represents the resorts’ matchless ability to create vacations that are unique and personal to each guest. As a result, the “Your story starts here” campaign uses this memorable tagline to guide international marketing efforts including the launch of a new consumer website, http://www.villadelpalmar.com, as well as the brand’s internal service philosophy.
“In conjunction with Villa del Palmar’s mission to provide guests with everlasting memories, our new campaign gives a tangible identity to those remarkable experiences and milestones that become part of one’s life story,” said Carlos Aquino, Vice President of Hospitality Sales & Marketing for the Villa Group Resorts.
The creative vision for the campaign was driven by the expressions and insights associated with a vacation at a Villa del Palmar hotel, which act as a vehicle for personal story creation; whether it’s for a wedding, catching up with friends, or a family’s vacation getaway. The campaign leverages these key elements to promote an emotional connection with existing and future consumers.
The Villa del Palmar “Your story starts here” branding campaign will be further positioned across a variety of engaging platforms in the coming weeks including an e-newsletter, a fun-filled social media sweepstakes offering a lucky winner a trip to a Villa Del Palmar property and customized travel packages fit for a family getaway, a couple’s retreat and/or meeting up with friends.
About Villa Del Palmar
Located on the pristine beaches of Mexico, the Villa Del Palmar resort collection offers distinct luxury hotel properties with an invigorating blend of luxury, adventure and serenity. The hotel collection boasts 8 properties in five Mexican destinations with more on the horizon, including Cabo San Lucas, Cancun, Islands of Loreto, Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit. For more information about the Villa Del Palmar resort collection, call (877) 845-5247, visit http://www.villadelpalmar.com, follow us on Twitter @villagroup and visit our Facebook page.
November 10th, 2012 at 11:46 pm
The first annual Baja International Film Festival, to be held November 14-17 in Los Cabos, Mexico, will showcase 80 films from around the world, including 5 international feature films in competition, 5 Mexican feature films in competition, 5 international documentaries in competition, 5 Mexican documentaries in competition, 30 international shorts, 13 Mexican shorts, 4 environmental films, as well as Special Presentation screenings of 7 international feature films, and 6 Mexican feature films.
The following awards and cash prizes will be given for best film in each screening category, honoring the work of this year’s outstanding filmmakers at the 2012 Baja International Film Festival.
Best International Feature / $10,000 U.S.
Best Mexican Feature / $10,000 U.S.
Best International Documentary / $5,000 U.S.
Best Mexican Documentary / $5,000 U.S.
Best International Short Film / $2,500 U.S.
Best Mexican Short Film / $2,500 U.S.
The majority of screenings, as well as the opening night celebration, panels, industry forums, hospitality lounge, and closing night awards gala, including Tributes to acclaimed filmmakers and actors, will take place at the new Los Cabos Convention Center, a 72,000 square-foot space equipped with solar panels and the latest environmental technology.
The Baja International Film Festival is pleased to announce the inaugural Mexico-USA Film Forum that will take place on Friday, November 16 as part of the First Edition of the Baja International Film Festival. Renowned Film-Industry members from both countries will be present to create a space for dialogue and exchange of ideas to strengthen the relationship between the two industries. The Film Forum will focus mainly on topics related to Investment and Funding; as well as on the challenges, needs, and opportunities for Mexican Cinema in the United States of America. These topics will be further developed with two discussion tables in which experts in different fields will exchange points of view and related experiences, presenting elements which we intend to integrate within the bilateral character and identity of the Festival. The forum will offer an opportunity for dialogue, reflection, and analysis of both the U.S. and Mexican Film Industries. Industries that are very close to each other and both speak for the cultural identity of their countries.
Also on November 16, prior to the screening of the film “Miradas Múltiples” (La Máquina Loca) we will announce the creation of a Film Fund to support Mexican Projects and Filmmakers. More detailed information will be announced at a later date.
Throughout the festival weekend, pass holders will enjoy film screenings, red carpet ceremonies and parties, panel discussions, and live music featuring Grammy-winning musicians from LA’s famed Hotel Café. The awards ceremony recognizing the outstanding work of leaders in the film industry will take place on Saturday, November 17 th.
There will be select free screenings for the public at the Cultural Pavilion Amphitheater in Cabo San Lucas and at the Plaza Mijares in San Jose Del Cabo. Included in the free screening program will be the highly anticipated new animated film from DreamWorks Animation, Rise of the Guardians, directed by Peter Ramsay.
“We are proud to showcase a diverse and compelling film program, ranging from special screenings of industry films to independent passion projects, all carefully selected by our programming committees to showcase the best in Mexican, U.S., and international film,” said Festival Director Sean Cross.
“It was important for us to find a balance between our Mexican and international programming, to truly represent Mexico’s new wave of innovative filmmakers, while also highlighting the groundbreaking films being produced in the U.S. and across the world. We have an incredible lineup and are excited to share this year’s program with our attendees for the first annual Baja International Film Festival,” said Eva Sangiorgi, Programmer of the Mexican narrative features selection.
The Inaugural Baja International Film Festival Film Program Includes:
International Narrative Features Competition:
7 Cajas , directed by Juan Carlos Maneglia and Tana Schembori
Faith, Love and Whiskey , directed by Kristina Nikolova
No , directed by Pablo Larrain
The Sky in Bloom , directed by Tor Mian
While We Were Here , directed by Kat Coiro
International Narrative Special Presentations:
6 Month Rule , directed by Blayne Weaver
For Lovers Only , directed by Michael Polish
Mariachi Gringo , directed by Tom Gustafson
Rise of the Guardians , directed by Peter Ramsay
Supporting Characters , directed by Daniel Schechter
Thanks for Sharing , directed by Stuart Blumberg
Mexican Narrative Features Competition:
Fogo , directed by Yulene Olaizola
Las lágrimas , directed by Pablo Delgado Sánchez
Los mejores temas , directed by Nicolás Pereda
Rezeta , directed by Luis Fernando Frías
Un mundo secreto , directed by Gabriel Mariño
Mexican Narrative Special Presentations
Cabeza de Vaca, directed by Nicolas Echevarria
Después de Lucia , directed by Michel Franco
Hecho en México , directed by Duncan Bridgeman
De Tripas Corazón , directed by Antonio Urrutia
Miradas Múltiples (La máquina loca) , directed by Emilio Maillé
Niño Fidencio (El taumaturgo del Espizazo), directed by Nicolás Echevarría
International Documentary Competition:
Blood Relative , directed by Nimisha Mukerji
First Position , directed by Bess Kargman
GuateMaya- The Unification of Wisdom , directed by Cassidy Rast
Money and Honey , directed by Ching-Hui Lee
Nothing Like Chocolate , directed by Kum-Kum Bhavnani
Mexican Documentary Competition:
Buscando a Larisa , directed by Andrés Pardo
Cuates de Australia , directed by Everardo González
El alcalde , directed by Carlos F. Rossini, Emiliano Altuna, and Diego E. Osorno
Inori , directed by Pedro González Rubio
La revolución de los alcatraces , directed by Luciana Kaplan
International Shorts Competition:
Address Is Approximate , directed by Tom Jenkins
Amaqqut Nunaat , directed by Neil Christopher
And If Tomorrow… , directed by Joe Iacovino
Blackout , directed by Francisco Lupini
De Que Se Rien Las Hienas directed by Javier Veiga
El Cocodrilo (The Crocodile) , directed by Steve Acevedo
Grounded , directed by Kevin Margo
Hello Caller , directed by Andrew Putschoegl
Immobile , directed by Helio Mira
Julio Solis, A Move Shake Story , directed by Alexandria Bombach
La Mirada Perdida , directed by Damián Dionisio
Lichen, directed by Kevin Lim
Little Kaiju , directed by Jonathan Baker
Luminaris , directed by Juan Pablo Zaramella
Lunch Date , directed by Sasha Collington
Mentiroso , directed by Will Shipley
Mexican Cuisine , directed by Fran Guijarro
Neighbors , directed by Rachel Goldberg
Nostos , directed by Alessandro D’Ambrosi and Santa de Santis
Q , directed by Felipe Vara de Rey
Rascacielos, directed by Mariana Torres
Resen , directed by Eti Tsicko
Side Effects , directed by Traven Rice
Single Player , directed by Pawe? Soja
The End , directed by Ted Marcus
The Gnome Garden , directed by Elena Hattersley
The Most Girl Part of You , directed by Mark Cummins
The Price , directed by Zeke Pinheiro, James St.Vincent
The Verbal Circuits , directed by Elena Hattersley
Tu ez moi , directed by Melissa Papel and Clarisse Gorokhoff
Mexican Shorts Competition:
Dentro , directed by Emiliano Rocha Minter
Dentro de uno , directed by Salvador Aguirre
Dos de tres , directed by Paulina Rosas
Ecuación , directed by Gerardo Enrique Rodríguez Herrera
Ismael , directed by Sebastian Hofmann
La habitación , directed by Raúl Sebastián Quintanilla
La noria , directed by Karla Castañeda
Las manos limpias , directed by Carlos Armella
Lucy contra los límites de la voz , directed by Mónica Herrera
Perro azul , directed by Federico Zuvire
Un ojo , directed by Lorenza Manrique
Yuban , Yaasib Vázquez Colmenares
Environmental Films:
Azul Intangible , directed by Eréndira Valle Padilla
Planet Ocean , directed by Yann Arthus-Bertrand and Michael Pitiot
Open Pit , directed by Gianni Converso
Pad Yatra: A Green Odyssey , directed by Wendy J.N. Lee
ABOUT THE BAJA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
The inaugural Baja International Film Festival is co-founded by Festival President, Eduardo Sanchez Navarro, longtime supporter of the arts in Los Cabos, BIFF festival directors Scott Cross and Sean Cross, co-founders of the Colorado Film Institute and Vail Film Festival, and business leaders and arts supports Juan Gallardo, Alfonso Pasquel, Eduardo Sanchez Navarro Torres, and Pablo Sanchez Navarro. Scott and Sean Cross also serve as the Festival’s artistic directors alongside Jorge Sanchez Sosa, former director of the Guadalajara Film Festival. Nancy Collet, former Director of Programming at the American Film Institute, serves as Festival Senior International Films Programmer. The Baja International Film Festival will include four days of special presentations, as well as competition screenings of feature films, documentaries, and short films, as well as nightly galas, panel discussions, filmmaker receptions, and award ceremonies. The festival is run by a bi-national team of experienced film and business managers who share a passion for bringing Mexican and U.S. cultures together through film. The Baja International Film Festival is supported by the México Tourism Board and endorsed by the State of Baja California Sur and the Los Cabos Tourism Bureau as the Official Festival of Cabo, México. For more information and to order tickets please visit: http://www.bajainternationalfilmfestival.com or email info@bajafilmfest.com.
November 10th, 2012 at 11:53 pm
DFW success in international expansion continues with two daily flights served by Aeromexico Connect Embraer E-190 aircraft
DFW AIRPORT, Texas — Aeromexico, the global airline of Mexico, has announced that it will start new service between Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) International Airport and Mexico City in early November. Aeromexico is also announcing special fares to promote the new service. The route will feature twice-daily service aboard Embraer E-190 aircraft, which can seat up to 99 passengers.
“Aeromexico is delighted to start service between Dallas Fort Worth and Mexico City as of November 5,” said Oscar Mejia, Aeromexico VP for North America Sales Division. “We are confident that the community in Dallas/Fort Worth will enjoy traveling with Aeromexico due to the fact that we are an airline that offers superb amenities that are complimentary to our passengers, such as meal service, full bar, audio/video entertainment, plus the fact that our schedules will enable travel to a wide array of destinations in Mexico, Central and South America.”
“DFW International Airport is pleased and proud to welcome Aeromexico service to Mexico City,” said Jeff Fegan CEO of DFW International Airport. “We are very happy to have Mexico’s leading airline back with us at DFW, and our passengers will benefit from having additional flight choices for international travel.”
Aeromexico is Mexico’s leading airline. Aeromexico carried 14 million passengers in 2011 and offers nearly 600 daily flights to 45 destinations in Mexico and 32 international destinations in the United States, Canada, Central and South America, Europe and Asia.
The impending arrival of Aeromexico continues DFW’s sustained and successful run of adding new international air service. In the past two years, DFW has added 12 new international destinations and four international passenger air carriers, marking the most successful period of international expansion in the Airport’s history.
Aeromexico is a founding member of SkyTeam, and will join three other members of that global airline alliance serving DFW, including Delta Air Lines, Korean Air and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines.
DFW becomes the 18th U.S. destination served by Aeromexico. Aeromexico’s departures from DFW to Mexico City will take place at 11:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. daily, and the daily arrivals from Mexico City are scheduled for 10:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
For more information about Aeromexico’s promotional fares, contact your travel agent or visit http://www.aeromexico.com.
About Grupo Aeromexico
Grupo Aeromexico, S.A.B. de C.V. is a holding company whose subsidiaries are engaged in commercial aviation in Mexico and the promotion of passenger loyalty programs. Its fleet includes Boeing 777, 767 and 737 aircraft and the latest Embraer 145, 170 and 190 models. The airline announced a major expansion plan in 2011, to acquire 20 new aircraft in the next 24 months. In 2012, the Group announced that it signed a letter of intent to buy Boeing 100 aircraft, including 90 Boeing 737 Max jet airliners and ten Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners, becoming the largest investment plan in the history of aviation in Mexico.
Grupo Aeromexico operates its main hub out of Terminal 2 in the Mexico City International Airport, and offers 550 daily flights to different cities in Mexico, the United States, Canada, Central and South America, Europe and Asia.
Aeromexico is a founding member of SkyTeam, the global airline alliance partnering 17 airlines: Aeroflot, Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, Alitalia, China Airlines, China Eastern, China Southern, CSA Czech Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Kenya Airways, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Korean Air, Middle East Airlines, Saudia, TAROM Romanian Air Transport and Vietnam Airlines.
SkyTeam offers all partner airline passengers a large global network with more destinations and frequencies, and improved connectivity. Passengers can earn and redeem miles through the different airline partners’ loyalty programs and enjoy the benefits offered at SkyTeam’s 503 airport lounges around the world. SkyTeam offers its 531 million annual passengers more than 14,000 daily flights to 983 destinations in 178 countries http://www.skyteam.com
About DFW International Airport
Located halfway between the cities of Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas, DFW International Airport is the world’s fourth busiest, offering nearly 1,750 flights per day and serving 57 million passengers a year. DFW provides nonstop services to 145 domestic and 49 international destinations worldwide. For five consecutive years, DFW has ranked in the top five for customer service among large airports worldwide in surveys conducted by Airports Council International. For the latest news, real-time flight information, parking availability or further details regarding the many services provided at DFW International Airport, visit http://www.dfwairport.com.
(re)defining DFW International Airport
DFW International Airport’s $2.3 billion Terminal Renewal and Improvement Program (TRIP) is (re)defining first class for this global gateway. For the latest details regarding TRIP, log on to http://www.dfwairport.com/redefine.
November 11th, 2012 at 12:14 am
CAMPECHE, Mexico – Tourism Ministers and representatives from more than 50 countries recognized Mexico’s leadership in tourism during the 94th Session of the Executive Council of the UNWTO which took place in Campeche, Mexico. The Secretary General of the UN agency, Taleb Rifai said Mexico serves as an example to the world thanks to the efforts of the Federal Government to foster tourism development.
During the final session, the Secretary General praised President Felipe Calderon for his efforts in the Federal Government in support of the tourism industry.
“Mexico’s leadership in tourism has been outstanding and the results demonstrate that National Agreement for Tourism has been a resounding success, I trust that the next government will continue this work so that Mexico remains as one of the most visited countries in the world,” said Taleb Rifai.
The 94th Session of the Executive Council of the UNWTO has advanced the development of global strategies to increase tourism globally. During the two-day meeting, the representatives of the countries that compose this UN agency analyzed the strategies to boost the development of the industry. The event helped evaluate actions to promote growth through the facilitation of migration and visa elimination that will help generate more jobs in the industry.
The role tourism can play to stimulate growth in the face of a global economic crisis was highlighted during the event; it is an engine for development and source of employment. Gloria Guevara, Secretary of Tourism of Mexico pointed out that, according to a study by Oxford Economics for the UNWTO, tourist activity can generate up to 5.1 million new jobs in the G20 Economies in 2015 if the countries apply the correct migration measures to facilitate travel and tourism.
She mentioned that, in the case of Mexico, the current administration has accepted American visas to enter the country and said they are working on eliminating visas between countries of the Pacific Alliance (Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Peru); this will increase the number of visitors between countries.
The Secretary of Tourism pointed out that in 2011 Mexico reached a record of 191.5 million visitors (national and international) and according to forecasts, this year will close with more than 200 million travelers continuing the trend up to 2013.
Tourism is a priority industry that represents 9% of world GDP. The forecasts by UNWTO indicate sustained growth for the following years reaching a billion international travelers in 2012 and 1.8 billion by 2030.
The importance of tourism for the economy and world employment was highlighted; it represents a spillover of 6 billion dollars and tourism represents 8% of global employment. It is estimated that each job in the tourism industry will foster the creation of 2 more in other economic sectors. Tourism employs 6 times more people than the auto manufacturing sector, 4 times more than the mining sector and a third more than financial sector.
The minister of tourism of Kenya, Danson Mwazo, spoke about the richness of Mexico and particularly about Campeche (where the meeting took place) and its rich Mayan history. He also praised the strategies developed to foster tourism by Secretary Guevara.
The Minister of tourism of Romania, Cristian Barhalescu, said the meeting in Campeche exceeded all expectations and said Mexico has placed tourism at the top of the agenda worldwide.
Romania will take temporarily the presidency of the Executive Council while the vice-presidency will be taken by Jamaica. The countries in the meeting also decided to make Serbia the next host of the Executive Council Meeting of the UNWTO in 2013.
November 11th, 2012 at 12:30 am
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November 11th, 2012 at 12:51 am
We see it every time we are in Mexico; families traveling, filling the shopping malls, dining out – all the signs of a growing middle-class. Why don’t we hear more about this in the media instead of the cartel drumbeat? Thank you Forbes Magazine for this right-on perspective with facts to support it.
http://www.forbes.com/sites/nathanielparishflannery/2012/08/14/sorry-brazil-mexico-is-better/
November 11th, 2012 at 1:25 am
State of Guerrero Launches Campaign to Promote Its Top Tourism Destinations to the International Market
PR Newswire ACAPULCO, Mexico, Oct. 9, 2012 — The Acapulco Destination Marketing Office is pleased to announce its involvement in the “Sun Triangle,” a tourism initiative launched by the State of Guerrero to position and promote its top tourist destinations – Acapulco, Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo and Taxco – on an international level.
One of the major efforts put forth by the State of Guerrero as part of the “Sun Triangle” campaign is the sponsorship of Mexican NASCAR driver, Daniel Suarez, who debuted his car and uniform with the official Acapulco and “Sun Triangle” logos at the New Hampshire NASCAR Pro Series race on September 22. He will be sporting the logo for his next three races in the United States, taking place on October 13, November 3 & 10 as well as in Chihuahua on October 28 and in Mexico City on November 11.
The Secretary of Tourism of the State of Guerrero, Mr. Javier Aluni Montes, announced the promotional campaign with NASCAR is one of the many projects that Governor of Guerrero, Angel Aguirre Rivero, is pursuing to introduce the “Sun Triangle” destinations to a high-income market in the United States and abroad. “By sponsoring Daniel Suarez, the “Sun Triangle” campaign has the opportunity to reach the over 75 million NASCAR fans in the United States, which is one of our most important international markets,” said Mr. Aluni. “The races will be broadcast in 150 countries, further extending the potential reach of the campaign, and each race expects to have an average of 200,000 people in attendance.”
A magical combination of incredible beauty and hypnotic charm, Acapulco is Mexico’s largest and most dazzling seaside resort attracting over nine million visitors annually. Acapulco is exotic yet easily accessible by direct or convenient connections via all major airline carriers from gateway cities across the U.S. For more information about Acapulco, visit rememberacapulco.com.
November 11th, 2012 at 1:53 am
“What I see in Nature is a magnificent structure that we can comprehend only very imperfectly, and that must fill a thinking person with a feeling of humility. This is a genuinely religious feeling that has nothing to do with mysticism” ~ Albert Einstein
Tis almost the season… whale season that is. Mexico and marine life have a very specific bond, and there are few places where it is felt more strongly than along the coasts of the Baja Peninsula. With the Pacific Ocean on one side and the Sea of Cortés on the other, this is one of the best locations anywhere to witness nature’s magnificent wonders. The Sea of Cortés is one of the world’s unique ocean environments, and is considered by some to be the most biologically rich body of water on earth. In late December through the end of March, it also happens to be one of the premiere whale watching destinations in the world.
RED Sustainable Travel makes its home in La Paz, which means “peace” in Spanish. This is the capital of the state of Baja California Sur and is the second largest city south of Tijuana on the Baja Peninsula. La Paz is also arguably the ecotourism capital of North America. Just outside the city itself are countless deserted beaches, calm bays and ecologically pure offshore islands. The region’s complex wildlife, plant life, and geology are truly astonishing. More than 850 species of marine life make their home in its temperate waters. Colonies of sea lions, pods of Humpback, Blue, Sperm, Fin and seasonal migrating Gray whales are a very common site.
Each year an estimated 12,000 of the world’s 21,000 Gray whales make a 6,000-mile journey to bear their calves in the warm waters of the Pacific lagoons to the north of Los Cabos. From there, many continue south, veering around the tip of the Baja into the crystal waters of the Sea of Cortés. Here they find peace and freedom and provide whale-watchers with incredible thrills. At birth, the pacific gray whale is approximately 15 feet long. As adults, their average length can be from 40 to 46 feet (about the same as a Greyhound bus!), and they can weigh up to 35 tons. They spend their summers northwest of Alaska in the Bering, Chukchi, and Beaufort Seas before making their way toward Mexico for the winter. The journey to Mexican waters is a lengthy trip for the gray whales that travel in pods as small as three whales and as large as sixteen members. Though they only swim at about five miles per hour, they are extremely agile. Diving as deep as 500 feet, they can stay under water for up to 30 minutes. Since they are mammals and surface to breathe, they have two blowholes near the top of their heads. You can hear them spouting from nearly a half a mile away and the stream of water shooting from their blowhole can rise 10-13 feet above the surface.
In the sheltered lagoons of the Baja, the calves learn survival skills and gain strength by swimming against the ocean currents flowing into the calmer waters. The calves weigh around 3,000 pounds and are about 19 feet long when they are ready to leave. RED’s whale tours take place in Magdalena Bay, which is one of the most famous breeding lagoons in the area and it’s not uncommon for the “friendlies,” as they’re called, to approach the small boats (“pangas”) of whale watchers. The sweet-tempered leviathans often approach the boats and welcome a gentle rub from humans… truly extraordinary. It’s an encounter with nature not easily duplicated. The Magdalena Bay area comprises the largest wetland ecosystem on the west coast of the Baja California Peninsula and is considered one of the most important in North America. The Bay not only provides a vital calving area for the Gray whale, but is also feeding grounds for several species of endangered marine turtles. There are mangrove forests, barrier beaches and sand dune islands, contributing to the incredible scenery and diverse biological makeup of the zone. The Bay harbors the continent’s northernmost breeding colony of magnificent frigate, the southernmost breeding site for threatened bald eagles, a large nesting colony of the endangered California brown pelican, and one of the largest California sea lion colonies on the Pacific coast of the peninsula.
There are a number of tour operators in the area, but RED takes a particularly unique approach to nature-based travel. According to their website, “RED Sustainable Travel was founded in 2009 upon the idea that conservation and socioeconomic well-being go hand in hand. Since its founding, the RED project has shattered paradigms, changed lives, and created natural resource stewards in rural communities throughout northwest Mexico. RED takes conservation projects – such as sea turtle monitoring – and turns them into Conservation Adventures, along the way creating sustainable economic alternatives (to poaching, for instance) to local communities along northwest México. As part of these efforts, RED fosters direct support for conservation work and community development (such as cash or volunteer time), and promotes a model of tourism for the region based on natural resource preservation.”
RED works with TourRadar (a social platform for organized group tours) to offer the upcoming GRAY WHALE AND SEA TURTLE CONSERVATION ADVENTURE. This is one not to be missed and incorporates working with the sea turtles as well. (Five species of sea turtle are at home along the Baja peninsula. This area provides both nesting habitat and vital feeding grounds for turtles from as far away as Japan and Indonesia.)
Description: This tour will start and end in La Paz. Experience the wonder of the gray whales, on this 5-day expedition in scenic Magdalena Bay on the Pacific coast of the Baja California peninsula where come to mate and give birth to their calves before returning north towards the Bering Sea. You will also take part in a sea turtle conservation project recognized around the world as a model for community based conservation. From your secluded base camp on a tiny shell island, learn about the importance of the green sea turtle’s survival and the role local fishermen play in the species’ recovery, before heading out in pangas to capture and release turtles after recording vital data.
Activities: Gray whales, Sea turtle monitoring, mangrove exploration, dune hikes, cultural interaction, bird watching, star gazing, gourmet cuisine. For more information and trip details visit: http://www.tourradar.com/t/45256
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November 11th, 2012 at 2:32 am
David Simmonds
I want to introduce you to Stacy Taylor, a friend of mine. Stacy has spent most of his adult life in radio as a talk-show host. He’s one of the best in the business, having had good runs in San Diego, Chicago, and most recently San Francisco. Stacy couldn’t do the right-wing scream that dominates the airwaves. He’s way too smart and independent for that, so he’s in Mexico, a place he has always like. In fact, that is how we got to know each other about 17 years ago when I was publishing the Mexico File and he had a top-rated show in San Diego. He graciously had me on his show a few times.
Well, the radio biz has changed in recent years and Stacy is now living in Rosarito Beach in Baja, just about 30 miles south of the border on the West Coast. I wanted you to read some of his thoughts that he posts on his blog. I have the feeling that Stacy will be migrating from radio to writing, and if you read this piece you’ll see why.
http://stacytaylor.com/living-in-mexico/baja/some-observations-after-two-months-in-baja/