Things to do in La Paz
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La Paz ATV Off-Road & Sandboarding Tour: El Mogote AdventureIf you want to see a side of La Paz most folks miss, this tour is it. You’ll get sandy, you’ll laugh, and you’ll come back with stories that smell like salt and sunshine. The guides know their stuff and make sure everyone feels safe—even if you’ve never touched an ATV before.
Gray Whale Watching at Magdalena Bay, Baja California SurA two-hour whale watching tour in Baja California Sur departs from Puerto Chale into Bahía Magdalena and Almejas, where small groups of up to six board a panga boat with a marine biologist guide to encounter gray whales during breeding season (January through March). The whales are known for approaching boats closely, allowing visitors to scratch, hug and interact with them; dolphins and seabirds in the mangroves are also common sightings. Groups stay small and the guide speaks English, Spanish or French.Is it for me?The tour departs from Puerto Chale, so you need your own transport or an arranged pickup to reach the departure point — if you are staying in La Paz or elsewhere without a car, confirm the logistics before booking. Small groups and the shallow-water panga mean you get the close whale encounters larger tour boats cannot offer, and the marine biologist guide gives you the context for what you are watching instead of just the sightings.
Snorkeling Espíritu Santo Island from La Paz: Small group, 12 maxThis snorkeling tour departs La Paz for Espíritu Santo Island, a UNESCO world heritage site, with a maximum of 12 people per boat instead of the 15–30 on standard shared tours. You pass Balandra Beach for photos, snorkel at a designated spot, explore the island's bird sanctuary and former pearl farm, and eat lunch on the beach with fish ceviche, burritos, fruit, water, sodas and beer. Marine biologist guides speak English and Spanish; snorkeling equipment and the federal bracelet for the protected area are included.Is it for me?Book this if you want a shared boat experience with fewer than 12 people—you'll have more space at each stop and less crowding than standard group tours that run 15–30 per boat.
Kayak Safari in Bahía de La Paz: Mangroves and bay wildlifeA 2.5-hour kayak safari in Bahía de La Paz paddles from the Malecón beach through the mangroves of the mogote, where you watch for dolphins, endemic birds and the bay's marine life with a guide, sea kayak, vest and paddle included. Children from age 6 are welcome; the route covers approximately 6 km at a gentle pace suited to photography and observation. A guide in English or Spanish gives directions at the start and stays with the group throughout.Is it for me?Book this one if you want to paddle close to dolphins and endemic birds without the noise of a motorboat, and if 2.5 hours on flat water suits your schedule better than a full-day trip.
Gray Whale Watching Tour from La Paz: Marine Biology GuideA 10-hour gray whale tour from La Paz to Bahía Almejas with pickup, regional breakfast, boat expedition and expert marine biology interpretation. January through March, you watch whales in their sanctuary with a guide who explains behavior, migration patterns and conservation as it happens. Small groups, box lunch and return transport included.Is it for me?This tour is built for travelers who want to understand what they're watching, not just see it. The marine biologist guide transforms whale watching from a sighting into a lesson in behavior, migration and ecology, so it suits anyone curious about how these animals live and why they matter. The small group and private boat mean you're not competing for space or the guide's attention.
La Paz: Espiritu Santo Island tour with sea lions & lunchYou’ll swim alongside playful sea lions near Espiritu Santo Island, snorkel through crystal-clear waters with a local guide from La Paz, relax with lunch on a pristine beach, and try paddleboarding if you’re up for it. Expect laughter, salty skin, new friends — and moments of quiet beauty you’ll remember long after the boat ride back.
Snorkeling Espiritu Santo Island from La Paz: Sea Lions & ReefsSnorkel Espiritu Santo Island, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Sea of Cortez near La Paz, on a full-day boat tour visiting San Gabriel Bay, Candelero Bay, La Partida, Ensenada Grande and Los Islotes. You swim with sea lions (September through May), explore coral reefs full of fish and marine life, and stop at turquoise beaches for ceviche and cold beer. The tour runs 7 hours with a professional guide in English or Spanish, snorkeling equipment, fresh water, snacks and two beers per adult included.Is it for me?The guide speaks English or Spanish, so you can follow the commentary and the marine life explanations in whichever language works for you—this matters if you're traveling with someone who doesn't speak English, or if you want the full story about what you're seeing rather than just the snorkeling itself.
Espíritu Santo Island Snorkeling Tour: Sea Lions & Balandra BeachYou’ll swim with playful sea lions, snorkel among colorful fish, and relax on Balandra’s soft sand—all in a small group led by local experts. If you want real wildlife encounters and time to soak up Baja’s beauty, this tour’s for you.
La Paz to Cabo San Lucas: Private Car Service 2 HoursYou get picked up at your chosen time and location in La Paz, ride in a private air-conditioned car with bottled water, and arrive in Cabo San Lucas at your exact destination — marina, hotel, or downtown — in 2 hours flat. No shared passengers, no surprises, no negotiating the fare at the end.Is it for me?Book this if you're traveling with a small group and want to skip the taxi negotiation and shared-ride delays — a fixed price and private car mean you control the schedule and arrive exactly where you need to be.
La Paz to Los Cabos Airport: Private Transfer & Coffee StopYou get picked up directly from your La Paz hotel with no shared stops or extra passengers; the driver can pull over for coffee and a leg stretch if you ask, or take you straight to Los Cabos airport. The vehicle holds up to four people, includes AC and water, and the driver's details arrive four hours before departure so there's no guessing who to look for.Is it for me?Book this if you're traveling from La Paz to Los Cabos airport and want to skip the shared van experience — no waiting for other guests, no extra hotel stops, just a direct ride with the option to pause for coffee if you need it.
La Paz: Whale Shark Snorkeling with Full-Day PermitYou spend a full day in the water with a guide, snorkel gear and lifejacket included, waiting for and swimming alongside whale sharks in La Paz's warm waters. The permit timing is set by local authorities, so flexibility matters more than a fixed schedule. You'll get educational context from your guide and a real sense of how small you are next to the largest fish in the world.Is it for me?Right for travelers with a flexible schedule and genuine interest in seeing whale sharks in their natural habitat, not a controlled encounter. The full-day commitment and variable timing mean you're trading predictability for authenticity—and that trade-off is what makes the permit possible.
La Paz Airport to Hotel: Private Transfer & PickupYou get picked up at arrivals by a named driver in an air-conditioned, insured vehicle; the fare is set before you land; your driver tracks your flight so timing adjusts if you're delayed. No shared rides, no negotiation, no standing around. The vehicle has federal tourism permits and passenger insurance included.Is it for me?Book this if you land in La Paz with luggage and want to reach your hotel without arranging a taxi or negotiating a fare — the fixed price and assigned driver mean the transfer is settled before you even board your flight.
La Paz guided tour with Playa Balandra and beach lunchA guided tour of La Paz combines the colonial center and Regional Museum with two beaches: Playa Balandra, a protected site with limited daily access and an iconic rock formation, and Playa Tecolote, where lunch and beach umbrellas are provided. The tour runs eight-and-a-half hours with certified guides in English and Spanish, round-trip transportation, and hotel pickup included. Playa Balandra access depends on daily visitor caps; if unavailable, you visit another La Paz beach instead.Is it for me?Book this if you want a full day combining La Paz's colonial center and museum with beach time, all in one shared group itinerary—the guide confirms which protected beach has availability that day.
Humpback Whale Watching Tour from La Paz: Marine Biologist GuideThis 10-hour whale watching tour departs La Paz, includes round-trip transport to Cabo San Lucas, and puts you on a semi-private boat (max 8 guests) for 3 hours of observation guided by marine biologists. You'll hear whale songs through hydrophones, watch humpbacks breach and tail-slap, and receive professional GoPro photos and videos at the end. The tour includes a regional breakfast, box lunch, bottled water, and air-conditioned transport; guides speak English and Spanish, and the experience is customized to your dietary needs before you book.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to stay in a small group and have a marine biologist interpret what the whales are doing in real time—the guide's expertise turns observation into understanding, and the hydrophones add a sensory layer most whale-watching boats don't offer. The 10-hour commitment includes the drive from La Paz, so plan accordingly if you're based elsewhere in the region.
La Paz to Cabo San Lucas: Private Transfer & Optional StopsYou're picked up at your La Paz accommodation at your chosen time and driven to Cabo San Lucas in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking local driver. You can add 2 or 4 hours of sightseeing stops en route — San José del Cabo is the main option — or go straight through. Luggage handling, bottled water, and hotel drop-off are included; the vehicle size matches your group size.Is it for me?Book this if you want to arrive in Cabo without renting a car or sitting in a shared shuttle — the fixed price and door-to-door pickup mean you skip the logistics and can relax the moment you get in the vehicle.
La Paz Airport to Hotel: Private Transfer & Flight TrackingYou get picked up at La Paz International Airport with a nameplate, tracked flight arrival, and a professional driver in a clean, air-conditioned vehicle. The price is fixed before you land, luggage is handled, and you're dropped at your hotel without negotiation or detours. Provide your arrival time and luggage count when booking.Is it for me?Book this if you want to skip arranging a taxi or shuttle and arrive without negotiating a fare — the fixed price and flight tracking are what turn a transfer into one less thing to think about after landing.
Snorkeling with Sea Lions at Espiritu Santo IslandSnorkel at Espiritu Santo Island, a natural heritage site 20 nautical miles from La Paz, where you encounter sea lion colonies and pristine beaches in the Sea of Cortez. The boat departs from La Paz and the captain may alter the route if weather turns rough, though this happens rarely. A live guide in English or Spanish provides snorkeling equipment, and ceviche sandwiches and sodas are included.Is it for me?The six- to seven-hour boat ride and water entry suit travelers with moderate fitness who are comfortable on the water and ready to snorkel in open ocean rather than a pool or shallow bay.
