While you’re out enjoying a few hours of paddle boarding during the day or even at sunset, you just might get the opportunity of a lifetime to see humpback whales off in the distance towards the North.
Every winter the humpback whales pass through our waters during their migration as they return to the North Atlantic for the summer. As they venture along our coastline they are mating and giving birth to the next generation of humpback whales.
Many of these whales originate from as far as “New England, Iceland and Newfoundland.” These gentle and beautiful beasts can reach 50 feet in length and weigh as much as 50 tons. Sighting a whale off our shores is truly an exciting and spectacular event as they rise to the surface for oxygen and to entertain us with their dance.
While these sightings are rare, they happen almost weekly during this time of year in Rincon. We most recently saw the whales last Friday during an LED Sunset/Night Tour – it was very exciting to say the least! Being on the Endangered Species List and with only 15,000 humpback whales left in the world, they deserve our protection and respect.
There are several places to catch a glimpse of these majestic animals, but there is no better place than in the water, relaxing on our paddle boards, feeling as if you are right out there with them right here in our beautiful Rincon, Puerto Rico.
Photos: Rincon Surf Photos
Source: visitrincon.com