Sandboarding in the Mogote Dunes: 3 dune areas with custom boards

Three dune zones, three levels of descent: learn on gentle slopes, progress to steep runs

Sandboarding in the mogote is a 3-hour activity where you ride custom sandboards or sleds down three separate dune areas in a natural preservation zone near La Paz, starting with beginner-friendly slopes and advancing to steeper terrain as your technique improves. A live guide teaches safety and sandboarding fundamentals from the start, no prior experience needed. The activity includes all-terrain vehicle transport between dunes, safety glasses, sandboard wax, beer and refreshments.

The experience

You'll start on the gentlest dunes, where your guide walks through the fundamentals of stance, balance and how to use the custom sandboards made for each dune type. The mogote's three separate dune areas let you build confidence before moving to slopes with real pitch. All-terrain vehicles carry you between zones so you're not hiking in the sand, and the progression means you're actually riding steeper terrain by the end rather than just watching it.

The custom sandboards themselves are shaped differently depending on the dune's angle and sand texture, not a one-size-fit-all rental. You can also ride the sand sleds if you prefer. Safety glasses and wax are part of the setup. Beer and bottled water come along, and the whole thing runs three hours, which is long enough to feel like a real session but short enough to fit into an afternoon in La Paz.

What’s included

• All-terrain vehicle transport between the three dune areas.
• custom sandboards waxed and shaped for each dune type.
• sand sleds as an alternative to boards.
• safety glasses.
• beer and bottled water.
• a live guide in English or Spanish teaching safety and technique from the start.

Options for this experience

2 options

Sandboarding in the Mogote Dunes, MexicoGuide in English or Spanish · 07:00 and 16:00

ATV and sandboarding in La PazGuide in English or Spanish · 07:00 and 16:00Sandboarding and ATV ride for 2 in the La Paz, BCS dunes. Includes water, beer and a fruit snack, one 2025 Polaris Sportman 570 4x4 ATV for two people, and sandboarding equipment.

You pick the guide language when booking.

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Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 07:00 and 16:00

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AgesAdult (18 to 60 years) · Senior (61 and older) · Youth (11 to 17 years) · Child (7 to 10 years) · Infant (1 to 6 years)

GroupUp to 25

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Best Baja Tours

Is this one for you?The progression through three dune zones means you learn on beginner terrain and advance as your technique improves, so the day suits anyone picking up sandboarding for the first time as much as someone wanting a real afternoon of descents without a separate lesson beforehand.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (11 to 17 years); Child (7 to 10 years); Infant (1 to 6 years).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Do I need to have sandboarded before to join this activity?

No previous experience is required. The guide teaches safety techniques and sandboarding fundamentals on the first, gentlest dune area, and you practice there before moving to steeper slopes.

What happens if I fall or get tired on one of the dunes?

The activity progresses through three separate dune areas, so you can build your skill and confidence on gentler slopes before attempting steeper descents. You're not locked into a single run.

How do I get between the three dune areas?

All-terrain vehicles transport you between the three zones in the mogote, so you're not walking or climbing through the sand between runs.

What's included in the refreshments?

Beer and bottled water are included. Alcoholic beverages are available only for travelers 18 and older.