Worlds Longest Whale watching season, now LIVE in Costa Rica!

I have seen 8 whales today including a gorgeous female with a calf. I am editing photos to make a gif so stay tuned.

HD Video here

Whales are currently being sighted off Jaco beach, Herradura and Punta Leona moving south. I have seen them myself from my balcony about 200 yards offshore.

Making local news for their famous journeys http://news.co.cr/whale-watching-season-starts-in-costa-rica/24072/ these behemoths of the deep have come from as far away as Antartica for a vacation or honeymoon or maybe a bigger ritual than those every year since we remember and more, hopefully forever.!
Please remember these are wild animals that need their privacy and safety to recuperate from human pressure, keep your distance and absolutely no fishing around them of any kind.

Costa Rica holds the longest season for humpback whale watching in the world. This whale specie comes to migrate in this country whenever winter comes in the Antarctica (between August to October). Come December to April, other whales come in to Costa Rica from Antarctica to mate and nest.

There aren’t only the humpbacks to see here. Sperm whales, killer whales, pilot whales (which actually come from the family of dolphins) along with dolphins can also be sighted in Costa Rica http://www.costaricajourneys.com/whale-watching/

More pictures from Punta Leona

Observe the 1000 meter rule and use telephoto lenses particularly where calving is occurring.
This may not seem touristy but it is the ecologically responsible humans criteria that allows us ALL a time to adjust to our new, (hopefully friendly) behaviors toward each other after so many centuries hunting them down without regard to their innate citizenship.
These mystifying Giants of the marine world should be GPS tagged and declared non human citizens and watched with satellites to protect them wherever they go.
They could then earn a taxable income and pay for their own protection worldwide.
We are the ones that have to convince ourselves first that it is worth it.I know it is when I see them and my heart jumps for joy. Cordially, Capt. Richard Barone in Punta Leona
currently spotting three whales moving south along Jaco coast.

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30 floor tower collapses in Jaco Giant Jenga match

In a dramatic match between father and daughter a seven year old toppled a 30+ (34) floor Giant Jenga tower at Bubbas and El Bohio Beach Bar http://www.gogobot.com/bubbas-el-bohio-beach-bar-jaco-restaurant while waiting for dinner.

Giant Jenga tower toppler competes with dad for coveted title at Bubbas and El Bohio beach bar in Jaco

The intense father daughter match turned the usually private game into a public tournament with high stakes wagering dinner and drinks at the seaside restaurant.

Pick up your toys kids its time to eat!

Additionally, dart boards (nice bristle so bring your own darts if your a fan) pool tables, music and of course a spectacular sunset view combined with great food and company make this establishment a 5/5.

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International travelers and locals from all over Costa Rica mixing congenially in Bubbas fulfill the cliche images often found but rarely experienced in travel and lifestyle magazines.

I hope you can visit sometime and when you go tell them a friend from the Web sent you.

Happy trails to you and yours, cordially Capt. Richard Barone