MEXICO
The ones worth booking.
The 15 most popular la paz tours in Mexico right now. What each one is really like, who runs it, and what it costs.
Small-group snorkel on Isla Espíritu Santo with sea lions at Los Islotes, plus beach lunch, marine biologist guidance, and wildlife stops.
“Juan Carlos and Christian were amazing. Super knowledgeable, both with degrees in Oceanography, and very passionate about showing you the landscape. It was a beautiful and incredible experience. Highly recommend”
Snorkel with gentle whale sharks off La Paz in a small-group tour led by a local marine biologist, with gear, snacks, and GoPro videos included.
“mexplore was very informative before during and after the excursion. I had booked with another (less expensive) company who was not responsive to questions or confirming trip. I’m very glad I chose MExplore. In addition, I was running short on time to make my cruise ship and they made a soecial stop to shave time…”
Small-group whale shark snorkeling in La Paz with a marine biologist, top safety rules, wetsuit gear, snacks, and guided rotations.
“This was an experience of a lifetime. Stephanie was such a valuable voice and taught us a lot. The whale was huge and we got some great video”
An intimate whale shark swim in La Paz with premium snorkel gear, biodegradable sunscreen, small-group time in the water, and onboard photos.
“Wow! Wow!! WOW!!! So worth it!! Our guide Fatima and boat captain Fernandito were amazing!! We had an incredible experience!! We booked the Intimate Eco-Friendly Whale Shark Encounter - Premium Service with La Paz Whale Sharks VIP Tours for our family of six: my husband, myself, and our four children, ages 12 to 15 years.…”
Kayak and snorkel in Balandra, then hike to Tecolote for beach ceviche. Small-group adventure with gear and lunch included.
“Be sure to bring ecofriendly sunscreen and bug spray for this wonderful and educational experience! Our guides, Danny and Alex really know their stuff! They are very personable and knowledgeable, and they clearly love these beaches, the mangroves, the coral reef, and all of the flora and fauna. We learned so much from them! Don’t…”
7-hour boat tour from La Paz to Isla Espíritu Santo for snorkeling coral reefs, swimming with sea lions, and eating ceviche on the beach.
“Guide and driver were knowledgeable, professional, and creating an environment to ensure everyone had a lovely experience. We are fortunate enough to see comebacks, dolphins, a juvenile, bald eagle, marine life on top of our sea lion swim where there was plenty of pups, mum‘s nursing, a big male too. Bring a towel and a…”
Snorkel with hundreds of sea lions at Espíritu Santo National Park from La Paz, with lunch, drinks, and wetsuits in winter.
“Incredible trip, our guide Keke was great and the snorkeling and sea lion interactions were awesome!!! February water is a little cold and they supplied a shorty wet suit. Really great trip!”
Swim with whale sharks in La Paz’s Sea of Cortez with a small group, included gear and snacks, and strict conservation rules. Departures may shift.
“This is a bucket list experience to swim alongside these gentle giants. Sun Rider tours guide Armando and Captain Martin put in tremendous skill and passionate understanding of these creatures. Each person on our boat was given a unique moment or two with our whale. Pay attention to the clearly stated instructions on being patient…”
Whale shark swimming in La Paz with a marine biologist, small group limits, wetsuits and snorkeling gear, snacks, and regulated slots.
“This was a great experience. My wife and I really enjoyed it. Natalia, Hamza and Lobo were our crew. Natalia was a great guide, Hamza handled all the logistics and spotted the sharks while Lobo was the boat captain. They all spoke English. Natalia’s and Hamza’s English was really good. It was a much more…”
Small-group La Paz snorkeling with whale sharks and sea lions, plus Balandra beach lunch and ceviche, from $250.92.
“Fantastic!!! Everything from start to finish was perfection, the crew took care of every need, and made the trip something to remember”
Taste classic Baja street food in La Paz with a small guided walk, Mercado Madero market stops, and included tacos, burritos, and pastries.
“This was an excellent tour. I like it when culinary tours include a lot of information about the local culture and this tour did so. We discussed the importance of cocoa historically, and ended up in the art museum to see a mural about the history of La Paz. I had wanted to go to…”
Snorkel with whale sharks in La Paz on a small-group boat tour with rotations, snacks, and top-notch local guides.
“These guides were fantastic. David is a marine biologist who was very knowledgeable and respectful of the whalesharks. He was able to answer every question we had and more. Güero and Jenny also helped with anything we needed. We found one of the biggest whale sharks in the bay at the time and were able…”
Private Espiritu Santo day from La Paz: sea lion snorkeling (seasonal), marine biologists, island coves, and lunch for up to 5.
“If you're visiting La Paz, this private tour is a must! The Snorkel with Sea Lions and Espiritu Santo Island experience is exactly as described — an intimate adventure for you and your family or friends on a small boat with a dedicated guide and pilot. Our journey began with an unexpected highlight: we followed…”
Guided La Paz beach hopping with pickup, lunch and drinks, plus big-ticket **Balandra** time, all capped at 15 people.
“Our tour guide Matt was absolutely amazing. He was friendly and personable, and the ceviche was really really good.”
Full-day gray whale watching from La Paz to Puerto Chale with a small boat, mangrove-to-sea route, lunch, and respectful wildlife viewing.
“We loved the trip! Pamela took really good care of us, knew a lot about the wales and we were very happy seeing some whales and dolphins! Also lunch was very tasty. The fact that Pamela is supporting also the local community and is doing the whale watching in a sustainable way, is great!”
