Whale Shark Snorkeling in La Paz

4.0(5)4 hoursEnglish, SpanishBook 2 days aheadLa Paz, Mexico

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$141

Swim with the largest fish in the ocean, at the surface, in one of the few bays on earth where whale sharks return every season to feed.

Departures from downtown La Paz on a small boat with a certified bilingual guide — snorkel equipment, life jacket and all permits and fees included.

A regulated encounter, done right: the environmental authority limits how many people may be in the water at a time, and your guide tells you when to enter and when to exit. Those rules are the reason this encounter still exists.

Whale sharks are wild animals in open water. Sightings are frequent in season, but never guaranteed — and we would rather tell you that before you book than after.

Included

Private transportation
Lifejacket
Bottled water
Certified bilingual guide
All Fees and Taxes
Use of Snorkelling equipment
Use of wetsuit

Not included

Meals
Professional photos and video

What you'll do

Swim alongside the largest fish in the ocean in La Paz Bay, in the Gulf of Calif
ornia, where whale sharks return each season to feed in shallow, protected water. You depart from downtown La Paz on a small boat with a certified guide. The encounter takes place at the surface, with snorkel and life jacket, in short authorized turns. HOW THE FOUR HOURS BREAK DOWN About one hour out, around two hours in the encounter zone with two to three water entries, and about one hour back. BEFORE YOU BOOK — PLEASE READ The environmental authority assigns departure turns each morning and may also change the date. So: we cannot confirm an exact time when you book, please keep the booked day fully available, and make sure we can reach you by phone or WhatsApp that day. We contact you as soon as the schedule is released — the night before or early that same morning — by WhatsApp and email. If the date is moved and you cannot travel on the new one, you choose: reschedule at no cost within your stay, or a full refund. Whale sharks are wild animals: sightings are frequent in season, never guaranteed.

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Pickup details

Round-trip pickup is available from accommodations in downtown La Paz. We confirm your pickup time together with your departure time. If you are staying outside the downtown area, message us before booking.

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Baja Club Hotel
Calle Paseo Alvaro Obregon 265, La Paz, Mexico
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Las Gaviotas Condo Hote La Paz
Juan Maria de Salvatierra 100, Belisario Domingues Corner, La Paz, Mexico
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The Marine Waterfront Hotel
Carretera a Pichilingue Km 2.5 S/N, Col. Lomas de Palmira, La Paz, Mexico
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Hotel Marina
Boulevard Escenica Alberto Alvarado Aramburo, Fraccionamiento Lomas de Palmira, La Paz, Mexico
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Casa Madero Hotel
Calle Francisco I. Madero 765, Esterito, La Paz, Mexico
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Hotel HBlue
Calle Aquiles Serdan #2042, Between Ignacio Allende Y Rosales, La Paz, Mexico
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Palmira
Calle Bahia Pichilingue 555, La Paz, Mexico
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Golden Palace Hotel
Malecon, La Paz, Mexico
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Hotel Hacienda Bugambilias
Calle Aquiles Serdan Norte 520, Esquina Vicente Guerrero, La Paz, Mexico
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Hotel Magico del Mar
Revolucion de 1910 2030, Zona Comercial, La Paz, Mexico
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Araiza Palmira
Boulevard Alberto Alvarado S/N, Fracc. Lomas de Palmira, La Paz, Mexico
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Hotel Lorimar
Nicolas Bravo 110, La Paz, La Paz, Mexico
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Seven Crown Malecon
Calle Paseo Alvaro Obregon 1710, Corner of Lerdo de Tejada, La Paz, Mexico
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Pension California
Avenida Santos Degollado 209, La Paz, Mexico
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Hotel Plaza Real
Mutualismo 60, Zona Comercial, La Paz, Mexico
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Posada Lunasol Hotel
Calle Topete #564 Interior, Entre 5 De Febrero Y Navarro, La Paz, Mexico
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Hotel Hacienda San Jose
Fco. I. Madero No. 85, La Paz, Mexico
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Hotel Arte y Museo Yeneka
Calle Francisco i. Madero 1520, Centro, La Paz, Mexico
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Hotel Pekin
Paseo Alvaro Obregon No.875, La Paz, Mexico
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Hotel Posada Del Cortez
16 De Septiembre No, 202 Belizario Dominguez y Madero, La Paz, Mexico
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One La Paz
Calle Nicolas Bravo Esq. Ignacio 590, Altamirano, Col. Centro, La Paz, Mexico
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Seven Crown Centro Historico La Paz
Avenida Revolucion de 1910 No. 1090, La Paz, Mexico
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InHouse Glamping Hotel La Paz
Belisario Dominguez Street No. 43, Between Constitución and Hidalgo Alleys, Centro neighborhood, La Paz, Mexico
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Hotel Quinta Lolita
Revolucion de 1910 151, Zona Comercial, La Paz, Mexico
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Leo's Baja Oasis
Calle Ignacio Allende # 440, El Centro, La Paz, Mexico
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Hotel Catedral La Paz
Calle Independencia 411, Zona Central, La Paz, Mexico
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El Moro Hotel & Suites
Blvd. Alberto Alvarado Aramburo No 7, Colonia Colina Del Sol, La Paz, Mexico
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Hotel Calafia
Calz. Mariano Abasolo esq. Bougambilias, La Paz, Mexico
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Baja Real Hotel Boutique
1645 C. Valentin Gomez Farias, La Paz, Mexico
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Perla La Paz, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Alvaro Obregon No. 1570, Colonia Centro, La Paz, Mexico
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Amet Boutique Hotel
Calle Jalisco #480, Pueblo Nuevo, La Paz, Mexico
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Camino Real Royal Suites Hotel
2123, La Paz, Mexico
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Hotel Plaza
Mutualisimo Callejon la Paz, La Paz, Mexico
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Hotel Miramar
5 De Mayo y Belisario Dominguez, La Paz, Mexico
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Hotel Del Angel
Calzada Mariano Abasolo S/N, Entre Algodon y Colosio, La Paz, Mexico
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Hotel Casa Coronel
853 Antonio Navarro, Zona Central, La Paz, Mexico
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La Posada Hotel & Beach Club
Nueva Reforma 115, La Paz, Mexico
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Hotel Hblue Malecon
Colina Capristano 10, La Paz, Mexico
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