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Welcome to Eduardo's Tours!

With us you will enjoy the best tours and water activities in La Paz, and explore Baja’s most exciting places. You will live close encounters with fascinating marine life and enjoy once in a lifetime experiences. No matter which of our tours or activities you choose, let us take you into an unforgettable adventure. Experiencing this with us is the best way to enjoy Baja!

Tours, activities & ground transportation

Airport – hotel transportation.

ATV’s tour

La Paz city tour

Los Cabos tour

Todos Santos tour

El Triunfo tour

Fox Canyon Tour

Fishing trips

Private executive transportation

Whale watching tour (on season)

Espiritu Santo Island Tour

Scuba diving

Route of the missions tour

Cave paintings tour

Horseback riding tour

Whale shark experience

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Explore espiritu santo island.

The Premier Excursion

Onboard our spacious sailing catamaran cameras welcome all inclusive | educational | hotel pick-up & drop-off, important notice.

If you have booked an Isla Espiritu Santo island adventure, and federal regulators close the national park for some reason, we will provide you a 2 for 1 activity as follows: 1 -We provide a Sea Lions and Remote Beaches activity on the date you are scheduled, (see details below), AND 2 -We provide you with a FREE prepaid island adventure certificate* to use when the park is open. Sea Lions and Remote Beaches Review We depart the dock as normal in our large and spacious sailing catamaran, and visit two or three remote beaches, bays, and coves where we snorkel with tropical fish over corals, explore beaches, put out kayaks, and other non-motorized water toys. We visit the sea lion colony of San Rafaelito, and provide an onboard chef, meals, beverages, an open bar, private bathrooms and showers, towels, snorkel equipment, a separate snorkel boat with guide, and reef-friendly sunscreen.

Tour Overview

An intimate all inclusive, all day sailing cruise on a large and spacious private sailing catamaran to espiritu santo island; a unesco world natural heritage site since 2005 and a national park since 2007.  the island has numerous beautiful bays with turquoise crystal-clear waters, white sandy beaches, and inlets abundant with marine life. from friendly sea lions to tropical fish, sea turtles, mobula rays and dolphins, the island has it all..

Depart Los Cabos Corridor

Board Baja Cat Coffee, fruit, yogurt, pastries, soft drinks, beer, and mixed drinks

Sea Lions of San Rafaelito Oceanographer review of the Sea of Cortez and the local marine environment. Snorkeling with tropical fish and playing with sea lions are available.

11:30 am to 12:30 pm

Arrive Isla Espiritu Santo Power dinghy to shore, exploring remote beaches, hiking well-marked nature trails, swimming, snorkeling, kayaking, water sports, tours of rock formations and prime snorkeling areas. Freshly grilled chicken, steak, or fish dishes, accompanied by our own chef prepared salsas, chutneys, slaws, chips, guacamole, etc. The on board lunch, includes an assortment of snacks, soft drinks, and an open bar.

Disembark Baja Cat for return trip home Note 1: Time schedules are subject to tidal flow, weather, and traffic conditions Note 2: When sea conditions make crossing to San Gabriel Bay uncomfortable, Baja Cat will anchor within the outer arms of Balandra Bay. The outer beaches of Balandra are only accessible by boat. They are likely the most beautiful of all the beaches in the area. All the amenities outlined above will be available.

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Includes: 8 hour tour on large and spacious sailing catamaran, ground transportation, captain, chef, certified guide, chef prepared meals, typically, a marine biologist as hostess, snorkel gear in various sizes, sodas and beer, unlimited open bar, bottled water, beach towels, bracelets for natural protected parks, reef-friendly sunscreen.

All Inclusive per person plus tax

Child Under 12

96’ Yacht and Beach Glamping Adventure

Seven days, six nights, go private.

Sailing Catamaran

Why we are the premier option.

Baja Charters Office - La Paz Captains Sunset Bar US Phone: 214-974-0501 (English Only) Mexico Phones: (52) 624-128-5666 (Spanish, English, German) (52) 612-152-9940 (English Only) Captains Sunset Bar and Restaurant & Dock 5

Captains Sunset Bar Located on Marina Palmira, directly in front of the yachts, a part of the Marine Waterfront Hotel

Baja Charters

Private charters and shared tours baja charters provides premier private charters, and the top-rated shared tours in our area. five-star rated we are not a typical tour company. we provide a private yacht experience with first class service and amenities. no one does it like we do for anything close to our prices. guests are able to visit beautiful, isolated locations that are experienced by only the fortunate few. we provide all inclusive cruising to remote coves and beaches in the gulf of california, known outside the us as the sea of cortez. this area is famously known as the world’s aquarium, dubbed so by the famous oceanographer jacque cousteau. according to nature.org, the inside sea of cortez is the second most biologically diverse marine environment on the planet. an intimate cruise features snorkeling with sea lions, an array of tropical fish over shallow tropical reefs, swimming with whale sharks in season, strolling remote beaches, exploring, paddle boarding, kayaking, scuba, etc. baja charters provides quality chef-prepared meals on board with an open bar, served by a skilled and educated crew. a marine biologist is typically on board as hostess and snorkel leader. everything is included: snorkel gear, wet suits, kayaks, and paddleboards, along with an assist boat for getting up close to sea life in its natural environment. reef-friendly sunscreen, bottled water, beer, sodas, and a variety of snacks are all provided, along with private bathrooms, fresh towels, and private showers. join us, for the experience of a lifetime., other excursions we offer.

Remote Beaches Tour

Giant Mantas Tour

Scuba Dive Tour

Private Charter a Sailing Catamaran

Private Charter a Classic Cruiser

Private Sportfishing

Espiritu Santo Island Tour

Glamping Tour

Cabo Pulmo Tour

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Welcome to Baja Pro Tours

Experience la paz, one voyage at a time., private or shared tours, embark on a once-in-a-lifetime journey with baja pro tours.

Come experience an unforgettable adventure with Baja Pro Tours! Swim alongside magnificent whale sharks, snorkel with playful sea lions, and explore the stunning beauty of Balandra Bay and Espiritu Santo Island. Discover the best of La Paz with our knowledgeable guides who will make sure you have an amazing and safe trip. Book your tour now and create memories that will last a lifetime.

The Mushroom of Balandra Beach

You can’t say that you visited La Paz if you did not take a picture at Balandra’s Mushroom (a natural rock with the shape of a mushroom, the icon of this amazing Beach)

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Experience on Board, new equipment, insured and fully capable.

Certified Travel Agency

We have all the Permits required by CONAMP to perform a Professional Tour.

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We have delivered over 2000 Tours since 2017.

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Espiritu santo tour, balandra beach, discover la paz, book online now.

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Best tour in La Paz!!

I came on a snorkeling and paddle boarding tour with O n Board  B aja and had the best time! The whole team was so pleasant and so genuine, you can tell they wanted to make sure you had the best experience. Stephanie, Reidar, and Mafer were all so helpful and easy going, made the booking so easy and the tour a blast. It was my first time snorkeling and they definitely made me feel comfortable so I can enjoy it. I definitely recommend them for your tour, you will be in very good hands!

I could spend hours writing about the amazing experience with Reidar, Stephanie, Mafer and the rest of the crew, but I think you should find it yourself if you go to Baja.

I am certain that they are the best ones to take you to Espiritu Santo, see the whales and discover Baja. They put heart, effort, humor and the best resources.

You can see Baja in different ways but the best experience is definitely with them.

We are so lucky to have found this group! Wonderful staff, first-rate equipment, best Captain! A lovely day filled with new experiences and lovely beaches. Thank you....we will be back.

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Day Trips in Todos Santos, La Paz, & Magdalena Bay

Eco baja tours that promise unforgettable memories, swim with whale sharks & sea lions, visit isla espíritu santo or go whale watching in magdalena bay.

Come and explore Baja California’s many ecosystems with marine life experts. Swim with the majestic whale shark or the playful sea lion. Snorkel on coral reefs among the tropical fish on Espíritu Santo Island . Choose a day, overnight, or 2-night whale watching experience in Magdalena Bay where you’ll see gray whales up close or enroll your self on a expedition  to swim with marlins . Other ocean activities include surfing (opens in a new tab) and Ocean safari experiences, the opportunity to go sport fishing (opens in a new tab) , or hike along the stunning Punta Lobos cliffs (opens in a new tab) . Let’s explore together!

Swim with Whale Sharks & Sea Lions

Explore espiritu santo, mag bay whale watching, 20 years in ecotourism.

We are dedicated to promoting sustainable tourism and helping to protect wildlife and local communities.

Locally Owned & Operated

We are a family-run business from Baja. We are immersed in the community and all our guides are knowledgeable locals.

  Personal Experiences

We go above and beyond to provide our guests with personalized experiences and unforgettable memories.

Embark on Ocean Adventures in La Paz & Todos Santos

Surf lessons, sport fishing, swim with marlins expedition, islands safari day trip, see what our guests have said..., tripadvisor reviews.

If you sign up in person you also get to see their sweet shop, the Todos Santos Surf Shop, the perfect spot to load up on gifts for the friends and family back home!

Carlos arranged it all, with transportation early in the morning and lunch a couple of hours later. The Hike was guided by the very friendly Roberto, who showed us all the best spots and views at Punta Lobos, and we also had a great time with him during the hike!

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I would emphatically recommend this to anyone– above nearly anything else you do. We saw beautiful fish, coral, birds, and yes, sea lions. It depends on their mood how much contact you get but in all cases a unique and very special experience that’s well worth the trip and the price… They’ve thought out every last detail of your experience so new things come at just the right speed to be comfy with just enough relaxation to appreciate them.

A group of 6 of us from LA were treated like family and felt super safe. Our group had a mixture of beginners and ocean veterans and they made sure all of us had fun on our own levels… We went on a boat and saw dolphins, turtles, and swam with sea lions. It was all so dreamy. Then we broke from lunch on a private beach where they made us lunch with fresh fish.

Awesome experience, best thing ever. Service was outstanding. We had a great time with friends, whale watching is one of the most beautiful experiences we’ve ever had.

A Family Business

Paula Angeloni and Carlos Retamoza are a marine biologist and an oceanographer and both surfers and divers. They are passionate about the ocean, marine life, and preserving the natural environment of Baja California. They have cultivated their tours to show the best of La Paz, Todos Santos, and Magdalena Bay and share their passion for the animals and the surroundings. All the Explora Baja guides are expert locals — you’ll be in safe hands.

Paula Angeloni and Carlos Retomaza are a marine biologist and an oceanographer and both surfers and divers. They are passionate about the ocean, marine life, and preserving the natural environment of Baja California. They have cultivated their tours to show the best of La Paz, Todos Santos, and Magdalena Bay and share their passion for the animals and the surroundings. All the Explora Baja guides are expert locals — you’ll be in safe hands.

Visit the Todos Santos Surf Shop

The Todos Santos Surf Shop is the base for our activities and an excellent place to rent or buy a surfboard and other surf or beach accessories you may have forgotten to pack! Pop in when you’re walking around Todos Santos, “El Pueblo Mágico” (the magic town).

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Come explore Magdalena Bay like no one else. Stay at Magdalena island. A marine biologist and a local fisherman will be your guides. We can pick you up from La Paz, Todos Santos or Cabo. Just enjoy and relax. Explora Baja Is a small family business that have worked in the Baja area for up to 20 years with deep love and respecto for nature and local culture.

Come experience the best whale watching on hearth in the bays of Baja California. The whale are safe here and they know it 🙂

A little introduction of what to expect on a day trip to swim with sea lions and whale sharks from Todos Santos to La Paz bay. A view by a client that had a lot of fun even if the day was a little clouded... We hope you can enjoy it and come visit an amazing paradise of wild life here on Baja.

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BACO specializes in customized trips so you experience the best that Baja Sur, México has to offer. Take a look at our wide range of adventures from whale shark encounters, snorkel Espiritu Santo island adventures, or incredible fishing and spearfishing expeditions. We’re here to put together your trip of a lifetime so you can dream up your perfect vacation.

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10 MEJORES actividades y visitas turísticas en La Paz

Visitas turísticas en la paz.

• Tours turísticos
• Tours en autobús
• Tours a pie
• Tours de paradas obligadas
• Hasta 1 hora
• De 1 a 4 horas
• De 4 horas a 1 día
• 5.0 de 5 burbujas
• 4.0 de 5 burbujas y más
• 3.0 de 5 burbujas y más
• 2.0 de 5 burbujas y más
• Se agota rápidamente
• Ofertas Especiales
• La clasificación de tours, actividades y experiencias disponibles en Tripadvisor se determina según varios factores, incluidos los ingresos generados por Tripadvisor a partir de estas reservaciones, la frecuencia de los clics de los usuarios y el volumen y la calidad de las opiniones de los clientes. A veces, es posible que se priorice a las ofertas recientemente publicadas y que aparezcan en un lugar más alto de la lista. La ubicación específica de estos nuevos perfiles puede variar.

1. CityTour La Paz, playa Balandra y Pueblo Mágico de Todos Santos

2. tour isla espíritu santo

3. Aventura a Isla Espíritu Santo: Snorkel con Lobos Marinos y Playa

4. Aventura de esnórquel en el Parque Nacional de la isla Espíritu Santo

5. Tour Privado a Balandra, la Paz y Todo Santos

6. Experiencia con tiburones ballena en La Paz

7. Balandra y Playas Escondidas Snorkel en La Paz con Almuerzo Barra Libre

8. Balandra y Tecolote: hike, kayak y snorkel en el paraíso

9. La Paz , Balandra y Todos Santos desde CABO y San Jose

10. Tour Privado a Playa Balandra, La Paz y Todos Santos

11. City Tour & Playas desde La Paz

12. Tour a la Isla Espíritu Santo

13. 4 horas de recorrido gastronómico guiado por la calle La Paz

14. Tour de Día Completo a Balandra Beach, Todos Santos y La Paz

15. Tour de 4 horas con tiburón ballena en La Paz

16. Excursión de un día a La Paz desde Cabo San Lucas

17. El yate de lujo más asequible en La Paz-Balandra/Isla Espíritu

18. Recorrido Privado de Medio Día de las Playas de La Paz

19. Day trip excursion to La Paz BCS & Balandra beach

20. Sesión de fotografía privada de vacaciones con fotógrafo local en Cabo San Lucas

21. Tour de Dia Completo a Balandra La Paz y Todos Santos

22. Crucero al atardecer en La Paz

23. Isla Espíritu Santo excursión en barco con todo incluido desde Los Cabos

24. Experiencia única de degustación y maridaje de licores mexicanos

25. Tour Tiburón Ballena en grupo reducido

26. Paseo a caballo a la playa con desayuno incluido y amenidades de Rancho San Lorenzo.

27. Snorkel con tiburones ballena incluye equipo y transporte

28. Tour Los Cabos desde La Paz

29. Tour La Paz, Ciudad Histórica, Playa, Colonial y Hermosos paisajes en camino!

30. Snorkel en Isla Espíritu Santo y tour panorámico en Grupo Reducido

Qué están diciendo los viajeros.

• tour isla espíritu santo
• Experiencia con tiburones ballena en La Paz
• Recorrido de buceo de superficie con tiburones ballena en La Paz y almuerzo desde Los Cabos
• Aventura con tiburones ballena con un biólogo marino
• Aventura a Isla Espíritu Santo: Snorkel con Lobos Marinos y Playa
• Mexico Travel Adventure
• La Paz VIP Tours
• Tuna Tuna Tours
• On Board Baja
• Baja Desconocida
• Dive in la Paz
• Punta Baja Tours
• Alonso Tours
• Barbarita Tours
• Baja Adventure Co.
• Tailhunter International Sportfishing
• Baja California Travel
• Baja Off Shore

This is the beginning of one of the best experiences of your life

Plan your next adventure to the most beautiful beaches of Baja California Sur, Mexico.

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ESPÍRITU SANTO ISLAND TOUR

All included $1,600.00 mxn.

(we take dollars, depends on dollar exchange) Enjoy the unique experience swimming with hundreds of sea lions

WHALE SHARK TOUR

Enjoy the excited experience of swimming with the gorgeous Whale Shark in the mogote area in La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico

Tour Balandra Stay

Balandra and san rafaelito tour all included, private tour, book for only $20,000.00 mxn, live a complete experience, tours all included.

Choose the tour

Meet the Espíritu Santo Island or the Whale Shark.

Reserve your place

You can do online from here or call us at (612) 156 0291 or (612) 229 6578.

Make your payment

We receive payments online, in cash, bank deposits and transfers.

Starting point

For Espiritu Santo Island we start from our Office. For the whale shark sighting we start from the Fiscal Dock.

The boarding time to Espiritu Santo Island is approximately at 11:00 HRS. This tour is governed by the authority, the same day of the tour in the morning the authority tells us the bording time. Our service is subject to schedule changes, due to government indications. For the protection of the species, the Whale Shark Tour is subject to SEMARNAT indications to access the authorized area.

How to get?

Show up 30 minutes before for the Espíritu Santo Island tour and 15 minutes before for the Whale Shark tour. If you do not have transportation, request the transfer service from your hotel.

Additional services

You can request our additional services at the time of making your reservation

Wetsuit Adult

Wetsuit Kids

Recommended Products

You can add products to your reservation and receive them on the tour.

Biodegradable sunscreen

Antibacterial Spray

JAMAICAN BONASSI SNORKEL

VISERA BONASSI JUPITER

MANTA PLAYA BALANDRA

MANTA LA PAZ

SEA LION HAT

Whaleshark Coins Mini Purse

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Descubre las maravillas del acuario del mundo con Xoc Baja Tours

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• ENGLISH VERSION

"Xoc" fue la palabra que los antiguos mayas utilizaron para definir al tiburón. Se cree además que es el origen de la palabra inglesa "shark".

XOC BAJA TOURS

Después de más de 6 años trabajando y conociendo las diferentes partes de la Baja Sur, hemos querido emprender esta aventura para ofrecer experiencias personalizadas e involucradas en la conservación de las áreas naturales. 

Nuestra misión se basa principalmente en proporcionar vivencias únicas y comprometidas con el medio . Para ello, nos apoyamos de las comunidades locales con el objetivo de fomentar la conciencia del uso sostenible de las maravillas de su hogar.

¡LES ESTAMOS ESPERANDO!  

TOURS Y EXPEDICIONES

Nuestra base se localiza en la ciudad de La Paz y Cabo Pulmo, pero ofrecemos nuestros servicios en las diferentes áreas naturales del estado y en el Archipiélago de Revillagigedo (Socorro).

Organizamos salidas de buceo para certificados y principiantes, cursos de buceo, tours de avistamiento de cetáceos (sólo en temporada) y expediciones de snorkel y apnea en busca de la vida pelágica presente en la zona. Incluimos bebidas, snacks y equipo especializado para cada actividad. 

Nos esforzamos por ofrecer un trato personalizado, familiar y grupos reducidos. La experiencia y dedicación de nuestros capitanes locales y guías harán que disfrutes de una experiencia única. 

Todos nuestros servicios se rigen bajo los más altos estándares de seguridad, atención al visitante y respeto a la fauna marina.  

Visita el P.N. de Espíritu Santo , una de las joyas del Mar de Cortés. Sumérgete y disfruta de sus aguas turquesas, de las colonias de lobos marinos, barcos hundidos y sus arrecifes de coral. En temporada, además podrás nadar con el tiburón ballena, el pez más grande del océano, en el Santuario del tiburón ballena en la Bahía de La Paz . 

- BUCEO CERTIFICADOS 2 TANQUES

PRECIO 3900 MX.

INCLUYE: Guía autorizado, entrada al parque, equipo de buceo, bebida y almuerzo.

- BUCEO NO CERTIFICADOS 2 TANQUES  

PRECIO 4300 MX.

INCLUYE: Guía autorizado, entrada al parque, equipo necesario, bebida y alimentos.

- TOUR AVISTAMIENTO TIBURON BALLENA  

PRECIO 2200 MX.

INCLUYE: Guía autorizado, entrada al parque, equipo necesario, bebida y snack.

- TOUR DE SNORKEL  

INCLUYE: Guía autorizado, entrada al parque, equipo necesario, bebida y alimentos,

- CURSO OPEN WATER SSI  

PRECIO 12000 MX..

INCLUYE : Material online, sesión aguas confinadas, 4 buceos en aguas abiertas, tasas del parque y snacks y bebidas en las salidas al mar.    

PREGUNTA POR NUESTROS TOURS PRIVADOS.

Enamórate de uno de los mayores ejemplos de conservación a nivel mundial . Gracias a los esfuerzos de la comunidad pulmeña, las poblaciones de peces han aumentado un 400% tras la declaración de Parque Nacional. Sus arrecifes coralinos, tornados de jureles, tiburones toro y un sinfín más de vida marina te están esperando.

- BUCEO PARA CERTIFICADOS 2 TANQUES

PRECIO 3200 MX.

INCLUYE : Guía autorizado, equipo de buceo, entrada al parque, snacks y bebidas.

- BUCEO PARA NO CERTIFICADOS 2 TANQUES

PRECIO 3800 MX.

INCLUYE : Instructor autorizado, equipo de buceo, entrada al parque, snacks y bebida.

PRECIO 12000 MX.

INCLUYE : Material online, sesión aguas confinadas, 4 buceos en aguas abiertas, tasas del parque y snacks y bebidas en las salidas al mar.

- TOUR DE SNORKEL

PRECIO 1400 MX.

INCLUYE : Guía autorizado, entrada al parque, snorkel en 3/4 arrecifes, equipo de snorkel, snacks y bebidas.

PREGUNTA POR NUESTROS TOURS PRIVADOS,  Y OPCIONES DE ALOJAMIENTO.

LA VENTANA - CERRALVO

El corredor entre Isla Cerralvo y La Ventana es uno de los más transitados del Mar de Cortés. Lugar de paso de delfines, ballenas, marlins, mantas gigantes, etc., y localización de apasionantes sitios de buceo llenos de vida como La Reina. Además, cada año se puede disfrutar de las agrupaciones de móbulas en torno a la bahía en los meses de abril y mayo.  

- EXPEDICION MOBULAS Y VIDA PELÁGICA

PRECIO 2600 MX.

INCLUYE : Guía, equipo necesario, snacks y bebida.

- BUCEO LA REINA-ISLA CERRALVO 2 TANQUES

INCLUYE: Guía autorizado, equipo de buceo, bebida y alimentos.

PRECIO 12000 MX

INCLUYE : Material online, sesión aguas confinadas, 4 buceos en aguas abiertas y, snacks y bebidas en las salidas al mar.  

MÍNIMO 3 PAX. POR TOUR.

BAHÍA MAGDALENA

Explora lo desconocido en un paraje único donde la comunidad lleva viviendo del mar durante generaciones. A través de su ayuda descubriremos los tesoros que sus bahías y el Pacífico tienen esperando por nosotros . Entre los meses de octubre y enero podremos disfrutar de las expediciones pelágicas con los marlins, delfines, ballenas, etc. De enero a marzo, podemos admirar a la ballena gris, que llega en búsqueda de aguas cálidas para parir a sus crías.

- TOUR BALLENA GRIS 

PRECIO 3100 MX.

INCLUYE: transporte desde La Paz, guía,  comida, snacks y bebidas no alcohólicas.

-   EXPEDICIONES MARLINS Y VIDA PELÁGICA

PRECIO 4900 MX.

INCLUYE : Guía, snacks, bebidas, alimentos.

MÍNIMO 4 PAX. POR TOUR. 

PREGUNTA POR ALOJAMIENTOS, TRANSPORTE,

Y POR NUESTROS TOURS PRIVADOS.

SOCORRO LIVEABOARD

El lugar donde los sueños se hacen realidad te está esperando. A 230 millas al sur de la península de Baja California, en el océano Pacífico se encuentra el Archipiélago de Revillagigedo . A través de un viaje vida a bordo de 10 días, podrás disfrutar de los buceos en lugares tan emblemático como Roca Partida, el Cañon o el Boiler. Mantas gigantes, delfines, atunes y tiburones de más de sietes especies diferentes te harán disfrutar de uno de los mejores lugares de buceo del mundo.

- SOCORRO LIVEABOARD

(de Noviembre a Junio)

INCLUYE : 6 días de buceo, 18-20 buceos.

Tanques y plomos.

Habitaciones dobles.

Comidas, vino, cerveza y refrescos incluidos.

PRECIO 4195 USD.

CONSULTA CONDICIONES ESPECÍFICAS

DESCUENTO 50% TASAS PARA JUBILADOS, 

ESTUDIANTES Y PROFESORES

POLITICAS DE RESERVA Y CANCELACIÓN

Todos los precios están expresados en PESOS MEXICANOS (MXN). El pago se puede realizar también en DOLARES (USD) según el tipo de cambio del día .

Para poder formalizar la reserva se deberá abonar el 20% del total de la expedición (50% en grupos de más de tres personas) en concepto de DEPÓSITO, que podrá ser utilizado para abonar los gastos generados en caso de cancelación por parte del cliente por motivos ajenos a la empresa. 

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Hold Your Breath – Top Ten La Paz Snorkeling Sites

An internet search for La Paz snorkeling will produce pages of excursions offered by local tour operators. But, if you want to hang out at a beach and snorkel on your own, there isn’t a lot of information available.

Many tourists (and locals) don’t realize that beautiful beaches with clear and calm turquoise waters – perfect for snorkeling – can be found very close to the city. We have spent several months exploring La Paz and its beaches, and have compiled a list of our favorite snorkeling beaches.

They are in order of closest to furthest from downtown La Paz. The farther away from the city, the better the snorkeling is. There are fewer people, less trash, better visibility and more marine life.

La Concha and Caimancito

La Concha Beach Resort is the first stop. It is 6km north of the city, over the hill at the very end of the Malecon. The resort rents fins, masks and snorkels and the restaurant and bar are available to non-guests. The reef is accessible either from the beach or at The Cortez Club Dive Shop. You can easily swim from here to Caimancito – only 250m north of the resort – and back.

Scorpionfish at Caimencito

Caimancito has several palapas (large thatched umbrellas) where you can leave your things and that provide a bit of shade. Take a picnic to enjoy after you snorkel at this small beach. A jetty splits the bay in two, so you can snorkel the north side of the jetty and after lunch you can swim to the rock by La Concha and back.

The visibility here is never optimal and a fine layer of sand and silt covering the rocks and coral makes everything seems grey. There are plenty of fish here, but beware of jellyfish during the summer months.

Pichilingue

Don’t let the ferry terminal and plastic-strewn beach discourage you from visiting Playa Pichilingue, 17km north of downtown. Never judge a book by its cover, or a snorkeling site by its beach. There is parking at the boat launch, and at the main beach and restaurant.

Pacific Mutton Hamlet, Sergeant Major and Cortez Damselfish at Pichilingue

Just past the boat launch, the overturned wreckage of an old panga is teeming with life, and the north side of the bay is encrusted in coral. When it comes to fish, all the usual suspects are here. Angelfish, Trumpetfish, Damselfish and the ubiquitous Sargent Majors are guaranteed. The popping of Parrotfish crunching the coral is a constant sound. This spot is a little gem hidden in plain sight.

Tecolote East

Octopus at Tecolote

Either end of this beautiful bay has interesting snorkeling. The east end (turning right through the sand at the restaurants) offers a quiet spot, often shared by a few octopus hunters. Swimming towards the point, the sandy bottom gives way to seaweed covered rocks and rocky outcroppings.

There’s not much coral here, but in among the seaweed and the rocks there’s a lot of life to be found. A keen eye will spot the signs of an octopus den and patience will be rewarded with an appearance.

A few dozen yards offshore the shelf drops down to about 15 feet where all kinds of fish hide under the adjacent rocks and in the crevices. A good return snorkel is to swim towards the point along the shore, circle back around the shelf, and come back to the beach.

Tecolote West

Sharpnose Puffer at Tecolote

At the west end of the beach, a short walk past the Isla Partida Restaurant, there’s a lovely little cove and the start of a wonderful snorkeling experience. This site is best done at low tide on a calm day, with little wind or swell. Swim close along the rocky shore, in and out of the jutting rocks, around large boulders and over the coral reef.

Sabertooth Blennies poke their heads out of barnacles, while Sharpnosed Puffers, Orange-Sided Triggerfish, Cortez Damselfish and Mexican Hogfish seem to be in every nook and cranny.

Video: Octopus squirting ink

Octopus aren’t uncommon, as the hunters tend to stick to the east end of the bay. One day, an octopus – hiding rather poorly on a rock – squirted ink at us here.

It’s worth taking the time to swim the entire way around the point to the next beach – about a 45 minute slow swim. Haul out onto the warm sand and laze in the sun. There is no road access to this beach, so it is rarely visited and we’ve always had the place to ourselves.

Whale Sharks

Every dive shop will take you snorkeling with Whale Sharks on the other side of the Mogote Peninsula across from downtown La Paz. All operators require a permit and rules exist to minimize the effects of boats and snorkelers on the sharks . These rules aren’t strictly enforced or sometimes even obeyed. Boats will often move in front of the fish to keep them from swimming away from the tourists who struggle to keep pace.

“Le plus grand aquarium du monde.” (The world’s largest aquarium) – Jacques Yves Cousteau ( referring to the Gulf of California)

Whale Sharks are filter feeders and eat plankton (microscopic organisms). As such, visibility is usually terrible and the shark must be within ten feet to be seen. Like all wildlife, finding a shark is never guaranteed, and you will likely spend most of the trip looking for one. Despite all that, swimming with one of these massive and docile creatures is an incredible experience nobody can ever forget.

Chinese Trumpetfish at El Saltito

This beach is on the other side of the Peninsula Pichilingue. It is accessible through private property, and a guard waits by the gate to keep track of how many people are on the beach.

The northwest wall is easiest to access and explore. Large rock and coral formations extend away from the wall into the bay, and it is deeper than the other snorkeling sites in the area.

Moorish Idols, Chinese Trumpetfish and ocotpus are commonly found here. We even saw a school of baby sailfish as soon as we got in the water.

Punta Arena

Southeast of La Paz, Highway 286 is a scenic and easy 60km drive over the mountains and down into a lovely agricultural plain surrounded by cardon cactus. About 3km before the end of the road is the northeast turnoff for Punta Arena.

Jawfish at Pichilingue

Stay to the right after the airstrip and park by the building at the beach. Like elsewhere in the area, it is private property and guards keep track of visitors from their huts on the roadside.

Reefs flank both sides of the beach and are full with life of all shapes, sizes and colors. From Parrotfish to Angelfish and Gobies to Moray Eels, there simply isn’t enough space here to list all the beautiful creatures you will see there. Not surprosingly, it is also a popular site for local scuba divers.

Bahia de Los Muertos

Guineafowl Puffer and Moorish Idol

Just around the corner is perhaps our favorite spot, Bahia de Los Muertos. At the very end of Highway 286 is Restaurant 1535, beside a boat launch. Plan to go in the middle of the day when the boats are out fishing rather than coming or going. Despite the occasional boat traffic, it is an excellent snorkeling spot. Follow the reef at the north end along the restaurant.

Swimming out around the point and the remains of the old pier, the terrain becomes a shallow shelf with many rocky outcroppings and small swim-throughs. Don’t be surprised to find a school of Gold-Rimmed Surgeonfish like we did.

Grand Suenos Resort

Two great snorkeling sites can be found at the Grand Suenos Resort. About 1.5km before the end of the Highway 286, where the pavement ends, there is a dirt road and guard hut on the south side of the highway. The guard will let you through if you tell him you are going for lunch and how many people are in your party.

Snowflake Moray Eel near Gran Suenos

The first spot to visit is the last beach at the very end of the road. There is a reef off the north end of the beach and a wall at the south end. The reef is an interesting maze of coral and towering rocks teeming with fish, including Guineafowl Puffers and Moray Eels. The southern wall is a shallow swim over coral and is best explored at high tide.

The other snorkeling site is right in front of the resort. Park at the cheap and cheerful Centro De Trenes restaurant and walk out to the beach. There are several palapas for those seeking shade.

The reef along the south end of the beach is an extension of the coral garden from the beach to the south. Peacock Razorfish, Juvenile Rockmover Wrasse, Moorish Idols, Spotted Boxfish are not uncommon. We were even lucky enough to have a large California Sea Lion take a swim by to check us out on one trip.

There is another reef to the left of the palapas worth exploring as well. The visibility at both beaches is usually crystal clear. Be sure to have lunch at the resort’s excellent and inexpensive restaurant.

La Paz Snorkeling Tours to Los Islotes

Every tour and panga operator in La Paz offer snorkeling trips to Los Islotes. This rock, whitewashed with bird dung, just off the tip of Isla Partida, is a sea lion colony. It is one of the most popular tours in La Paz for good reason.

Video : Sea Lions at Los Islotes

The pups are born in the summer and weaned by September, when the rookery opens to tourists. The sea lions are mostly young pups and are extremely friendly and playful.

Surrounded by dozens of these elegant creatures, who nibble at you fins, blow bubbles at you and chase each other around is a wonderful and unforgettable experience. You won’t want to get out of the water. If you go, try to get there early before the wind picks up everybody else arrives.

La Paz is a mecca for watersports on the Baja. The kayaking and scuba diving in the Gulf of California are world-famous. However, independent La Paz snorkeling is often under-played and we’re not sure why. We have done a lot of diving here over the years, and some of our snorkeling trips have been better than some of our dives. So, leave the regulator and BCD at home, grab your mask, fins and snorkel, and check out what lies just below the surface in “the world’s largest aquarium”.

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Hi Diane and Alex,

Thank you so much for the informative blog! I had been looking everywhere for actual information about snorkel sites around La Paz and I couldn’t find anything until now. After reading your blog we drove to El Saltito and had an amazing time! We were the only ones on the entire beach (what a beautiful beach!) and during the snorkel we saw many moray eels, schooling fish, an octopus and even a large sea lion! Really thank you so much for the wonderful tips your blog provides.

Thanks Arthur! We’re thrilled that you found our blog post useful. We are even more thrilled that you had a wonderful experience and exciting animal encounters at El Saltito. It takes a bit of effort to find empty beaches on Baja Sur, but the rewards are always worth it. Thanks again, and Fins Up!

Thanks for the information. Can you tell me (roughly speaking) how cold the water is in February, do you need a wetsuit and if the snorkeling is worth it at that time of year? Thank you. Phil

Hi Phil. The Gulf of California starts getting a bit cool in December and can get down to the low-60s F° in the winter. You should be able to find the same fish along the shore year-round. If we were to go in February, we would wear 3mm shorty wetsuits – maybe even a full wetsuit. We would suggest renting wetsuits from a local dive shop if you don’t have or aren’t bringing your own. Thanks for checking out The Blue Path and let us know if you have any other questions.

Great blog, keep up the good work!

Thank you Luna Cabo. We love your part of the world!

Great blog!

I noticed you mentioned jellyfish at Caimancito during the summer months. Any more details on that? We’ll be in La Paz during the summer and would love to check out these amazing areas, but would prefer to avoid any unnecessary stings. Any advice?

Thanks Ryan. We’re glad you found our article useful! Please don’t let the chance of a jellyfish sting deter you from enjoying the ocean around La Paz. Apart from avoiding areas with jellyfish, the best way to prevent a jellyfish sting (and sunburn) is to cover up. We wear long-sleeved rash guards – thin, form-fitting Tshirts made of nylon/polyester with UV protection. They are sold in all surf shops and most shops that sell bathing suits. You could also wear a 3mm full wetsuit, but it might be a bit hot during the Mexican summer and, because of the buoyant nature of neoprene, you might also need some lead/weight to dive below the surface. Alternately, you could use a thin “skin suit” which is like a full-body rash guard. The last time we were in La Paz, the only shop specializing in scuba and snorkeling gear was Anroga Sports at the south end of Alvaro Obregon, across from the Malecon between the Fin and Mermaid/Dolphin statues. It is always best to play in the ocean with someone else – which it sounds like you are planning to do. That way, you can help each other out if needed, and four eyes are better than two for looking out for jellyfish and their tentacles/stingers. In the off-chance that you do get stung by a jellyfish, pour vinegar on the area for 30 seconds, remove any stingers with tweezers (not you fingers), and soak the area in hot (not scalding) water for half an hour if possible. The vinegar will neutralize the stingers and the hot water will help with any pain or discomfort. The “old wives tale” of using urine doesn’t work. Trust us, we’ve tried it 😉 We always carry a small spray bottle of vinegar with our diving and snorkeling gear, just in case. Please let us know if you have any other questions or if you need more information. Have a great time in La Paz and bien viaje!

Are there in La Paz any sites for offshore swimming with possibility for whale sharks or dolphins encounter?

Hi Kevin, Thank you for the comment. Dolphins and whales are unpredictable. Your best chance of seeing them is on your way to a dive site. Last time we were diving in La Paz, a pod of Pilot Whales swam by and under the boat. Unfortunately, we didn’t have enough time to grab our gear and jump in the water before they were gone. Whale Shark encounters are by and large offshore events, for which the boat must be licensed. These tours are mostly done on the north side of the Mogote peninsula across from La Paz harbor. A good day would be to see the sea lions at Los Islotes and try to find a Whale Shark at Mogote on the way back to La Paz. With any luck, a pod of dolphins or Pilot Whales may swim by while you’re under way. Some tour operators might stop at San Rafaelito for lunch and a snorkel around the island. Stay safe and Bien Viaje!

Thank you so much for your blog post , we are in La Paz for 2 weeks and tried several of the sites you mentioned. In mid March 2022. Suenos was FULL of jelly fish and Ensenada de los Muertos also had them, but not in as large of numbers as Suenos. We have 2 days left and will try Saltito and Punta Arena. Wet suits are definitely needed as the water is still too cold to remain in for longer than 15-20 minutes without a suit and your core temperature could drop substantially without one. We called ever dive shop in La Paz and no one rented wetsuits, they only sold them. Because it was spring break time, the tour operators would only rent wetsuits to their clients taking a tour. Even the local tour pangas would not rent them, unless they were not going to use them due to wind closing the trips to the island. We only found one shop in La Ventana, the wind surfing school that would rent us the suits, and he found it very odd that we wanted them for a week, his cost is $300 pesos per day, we ended up paying $120 US dollars for 2 suits for 5 days , but it gave us the comfort for snorkeling as we wanted and made it comfortable and safer to swim with the jellyfish, although I still got stung with a shorty wetsuit. Without your blog we would not have been able to find these great places, thank you so much you made our trip so much better by knowing exactly were to go to have a good experience. With 2 days left and high winds we hope Saltito and Punta Arena are still good for snorkeling.

Hi Yolanda. Thank you for your thoughtful and informative comment! We are glad you found our blog post useful and hope your La Paz snorkelling experience was a great one. The Gulf of California can get chilly in the winter and 3mm wetsuit would definitely make things more comfortable, and safer when jellyfish are in the area. Anyone planning to snorkel around La Paz during the winter might want to bring/buy their own wetsuit rather than renting one for $12/day. Please see our comment below outlining how to avoid and treat jellyfish stings and where to buy wetsuits in La Paz. Thanks again and stay safe.

Thank you for your blog! Heading to La Paz for the month of January. Appreciate your time and efforts. Stay safe.

Thanks for the comment Sonia. Enjoy your trip to Baja and Buen Viaje!

We used your tips last December and LOVED Pichilngue, which as you said looks pretty underwhelming from the road–we probably wouldn’t have thought to try it without your guidance! Same with Gran Suenos; though snorkeling wasn’t great the day we went, the drive was surreal and the resort was pleasant. thanks so much! We’re going back at Christmas and will try Caimancito as well as definitely revisit Pichilingue.

Hi Sandy. Thank you for your comment! We’re glad you enjoyed the snorkeling at Pichilingue and found our article useful. Have a great time at Caimancito on your next Baja trip and consider giving Gran Suenos another try if you have time.

Hi there- thanks for this amazing post. We snorkeled today at Saltito and it was incredible. So many fish! It rivaled our experience at Isla Espirito. Question- we want to go to the Grand Suenos Resort sites next. Is the restaurant you mention called Centro de Trenes? Or is it Bahia de Los Suenos? For the first one you get off 286 well before the end. For the second one it looks like you go all the way to the end of 286. Thanks for any help!

Hi Kelly. Thank you for your comment. We’re very happy that you enjoyed our blog post as well as the snorkeling at El Saltito. The restaurant we mention in the description of Grand Suenos Resort is Centro De Trenes. The restaurant (we assume) gets its name from the miniature train set that circles the large dining room’s balcony. There were also Ms. Pac-Man and pinball machines up there when we visited – makes for some 70’s and 80’s retro-fun 😉 There is another restaurant (1535) mentioned in the description of Bahia de Los Muertos which is at the very end of Highway 286. We have updated the article to be more specific and include the restaurant names. We hope that helps and that you have a great time!

Which months would you recommend (or avoid) when it comes to weather and water clarity? We have never been to this part of the world so also wondering if La Paz is your favorite spot for snorkeling in the region or are there better spots on the Baja peninsula?

Hi Doug. Thanks for the comment and questions. The weather and water start getting a bit cooler this time of year (late November to early December) and the north winds start blowing down the Gulf of California as well. September and October are probably the best months to go for the best weather and visibility with minimal crowds and hence hotel rates, etc. La Paz provides the easiest access to the most snorkelling spots on the Baja. The next town north accessible by road is Loreto which has better diving than snorkelling. Farther north, Bahia Conception near Mulege has good snorkelling options. In the Cabo Corridor, Playa Chileno has great snorkelling – particularly south of the Chileno Bay Resort. Have a great time and Fins Up!

Hello again! We just returned from another trip to La Paz, we were there in March of this year. We of course re-read your article and although we tried to go to Ensenada de los Sueños again, in March there were far too many jelly fish, we were denied entry because the restaurant was closed, we asked if we could just go to swim and the guard said no! We checked out Ensenada de los Muertos and saw some snorkelers, so we waited for them to get out and they said there were many jelly fish and they got stung, even though they were wearing full suits, the jelly fish were on the surface thus stung their faces. We did not venture in……. however we decided to try Punta Arena, mainly because in March when we tried to snorkel the ocean was too rough. This time we found a spot that rivaled Cabo Plumo in variety of fish with smaller schools of the same variety of fish and we were fortunate to see octopus for the first time! The site is where the abandoned resort is and in the black rocky area in front of the resort. It was fabulous and the guards could not have been nicer. We learned that “someone” used to bring food for the dogs the guard keep, they have 5 dogs, but this “hombre” had not delivered food for some time and the dogs were very hungry, they guards salary does not leave enough money to buy dog food. We ended up returning to deliver 50 kilos of food, snorkeled again and on this occasion we witness baby turtles hatching and making their way to the sea, it was fantastic.! I would place this site at the top of our snorkeling adventures around La Paz, and it was originally recommended by a Marine Biologist living and working in La Paz. Make sure to keep to the right on the road intersections to get to the right location, it is NOT around the lighthouse, but in front of the abandoned resort, you will need to go through 2 guard gates, but they were the nicest guard EVER!

Hi Yolanda. Thank you for another great comment and revisiting our blog post! The plight of stray animals in Mexico, and all over the world, is heart-breaking. Many visitors have a story or two about rescuing, adopting or otherwise helping them when and where they can. We’re thrilled that you had such an awesome experience, especially the octopus and turtles! Although we have never snorkeled at Punta Arena, we have done several shore-dives there, and you are absolutely right about how amazing the site is. We have included it on our list and will take our own advice about leaving our regulators and BCDs at home next time we go.

Hi and thank you for this wonderful and informative post. I sincerely appreciate it. We are heading to La Paz in early Feb 2023 and wondering if you could answer, as best you can, a few questions. FYI: we are very experienced ocean swimmers and snorkelers and plan to wear full winter wetsuits with hoods and gloves. We would like to stay in the water 2 to 3 hours. We would love to snorkel at Bahia de Los Muertos and Gran Suenos on the same day — GS in the AM and BDLM in the afternoon. Does this make sense? Or is it best to spend the morning and afternoon at only one? If so, which would you recommend? Does it seem likely that we will encounter lots of jelly fish at this time of year? If yes, would it be best to spend the day elsewhere? If yes, which would you recommend? Finally, could you clarify your directions to Bahia de Los Muertos? “At the very end of Hwy 286” But for Gran Suenos you wrote “At the end of the Hwy 286” It sounds the same. Are both situated next to each other? If you have any other comments or suggestions for our upcoming 3 short day trip to La Paz, We would be extremely grateful for your input. Kind Regards, Robert

Hi Robert. We’re glad you enjoyed and found our article useful! Although it is a bit of a drive down Route 286, we would suggest spending a few hours at each site perhaps on separate trips. If you choose to snorkel at both sites in the same day, it probably wouldn’t matter which site you visited first – just try to avoid the fishing pangas coming and going at Bahia de los Muertos. Having said that, please read Yolanda Rawlings comment above regarding ocean conditions, jellyfish and restaurant closures from her trip to the area last March – she suggests Punta Arena instead. The very end of Highway 286 is Bahia de los Meurtos, the southwest turnoff to Gran Suenos (where the pavement ends) is about 1.5km before the very end of the highway, and about 1.5 km before that (3 km before the very end of the highway) is the northeast turnoff for Punta Arena. Thanks for the input – we have clarified the directions in our article. If you have time, an interesting side trip along Highway 286 is the Presa de la Buena Mujer dam – a peaceful place for a picnic and hike. The northeast turnoff to the dam is about 11km past the Tecolote Road junction and Cajoncito bridge. The parking lot is another kilometre down the dirt road where the hiking loop to the dam starts. Have a safe trip and Bien viaje!

Thank you so much! This is the only site I found that offered quality information. You made our trip planning possible. I was at my dentist yesterday and he mentioned visiting Rancho Las Cruces as a possible destination. He mentioned that the shore is angled so that on a windy day in La Paz (as is possible this time of year) there would still be good conditions for snorkeling. We leave on Wed and are very excited–first time in La Paz and Sea of Cortes.

Hi Robert. Thanks again for the comment and we’re happy the blog post has been helpful. Las Cruces is close to El Saltito and you may likely encounter the same conditions at both sites. The northerly winds down the gulf blow out a lot of dive and snorkel sites in the winter so it’s always a good idea to check what areas are most affected on any given day. We find windy.com very useful for trip planning – be it sailing, snorkeling or diving. Try this link for conditions around La Paz and the Pichilingue Peninsula and have a great trip!

Hi Diane and Alex, and thank you for your article. Some day soon I’ll spend more than one day in La Paz, but I’ll be there on a cruise on August 1 and would love to make a day of snorkeling with the wife and kids (18 and 21). We’ll rely on Ubers to take us places rather than the (seemingly) ridiculously priced tour operators offered by the cruise line and Viator. So, given the fact that we won’t have our own transportation, can you offer some suggestions for us that will take us far enough away from the crowds but not strand us there after a few hours of snorkeling? I know there are worse places to be stranded, but…. Thanks in advance for any guidance. Best, Don (whose first and only visit to La Paz was in July 1991 when I drove south from LA for a total solar eclipse)

Hi Don. Thanks for reading and commenting on our post. Without your own vehicle, some of the snorkeling sites will be difficult to access. However, collectivos (public buses) go all the way to Tecolote every hour or two. The La Paz cruise ship terminal is at Pichilingue, so that might be your best option if you’re only there for a day and are pressed for time. The snorkeling at Pichilingue is outstanding. August is the off-season for tourism in southern Baja, and being a weekday crowds shouldn’t be too much of an issue. Although La Paz may have changed considerably in the past 30 years, it is a lovely town with friendly people. Have a great trip!

Driving from Cabo to La Paz which beach should we stop and visit for great snorkeling? Mid May water temps….can we snorkel without a suit? Saltito sounds difficult to get to. Should we park and hike in?

Hi Kelly. Thank you for the comment. The Transpeninsular Highway along the east side of southern Baja doesn’t really go along the coast, so there aren’t any convenient snorkeling options between Los Cabos and La Paz. If you have the time, and the north winds have eased, we strongly suggest visiting Cabo Pulmo for a day or two of diving. The volume and variety of sea life is unparalleled anywhere else on the Baja, and Cabo Pulmo has some of the best diving we have done anywhere. Snorkeling is also possible with the local dive shops, but the dive sites are generally deeper than comfortable snorkeling depths. Midway along the Cabo corridor is Playa Chileno which has excellent snorkeling, especially in the little bays south of the main beach. Water temperatures will start getting warmer in May but a 3mm wetsuit will likely extend your snorkeling sessions. Try the delicious pizzeria if you’re passing through El Triunfo on your way from Cabo to La Paz. Have fun and Bien Viaje!

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