LA PAZ, BCS

What to Do in La Paz

La Paz is not an all-inclusive destination. It's a place where the day's plan is set by the sea, the mountains, or simply the seafront at sunset. Here are the experiences that define living here.

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Sea

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Whale Shark

nov–apr

El Mogote Zone · CONANP regulations · Max 56 boats/day · $1,200–2,300 MXN · Max 5 people + certified guide · No physical contact. 2025-2026 season: 950 sightings, 20 new juvenile specimens.

Isla Espíritu Santo

year-round

UNESCO Heritage. ~$1,600 MXN tour (permits, equipment, food). Sea lion swimming Sep–May (closed Jun–Aug). Operators: Punta Baja, Baja Adventure Co, Cantamar Tours.

Balandra

year-round

Protected Natural Area. 2 shifts (8am–12pm and 1pm–5pm). Max 450 people/shift. $125 MXN. No climbing "El Hongo".

Gray Whale

jan–mar

Puerto Chale. Viewing from panga with certified guide.

Clear Kayak

year-round

Coromuel Club · $600–800 MXN/hour.

Sport Fishing

year-round

Club Cantamar, Los Barriles. Tournaments: Maja Grande (Jul), Dorado Shoot Out (Jul), Tuna Wahoo (Sep).

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Mountains

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Rancho Cacachilas

60km MTB/hiking trails (Sky Trail), solar dairy, organic honey workshops. +52 612 114 0472.

Sol de Mayo

12m waterfall, Cañón de la Zorra, Sierra de la Laguna. +52 624 130 0295.

El Refugio

Cañón San Dionisio, ranch life, birdwatching, traditional medicine. +52 624 157 0214.

Sandboarding

Dunas del Mogote. Custom excursions available.

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Events 2026

May

·Fiestas Fundación (2–5)
·Festival Cine Teatro Juárez (14–16)
·Festival Ostión (16)
·Rock Fundación (16–17)
·Cabalgata (17)
·Edith Márquez concierto (23)
·Off Road Bronco (23–24)
·Noche Museo (27)
·Pazión por el Sabor — Muelle Fiscal, 130+ establecimientos (29)
·Trail Run Mogote 5k (30)
·Carrera Luz Luna Cacachilas 6k/12k (30)
·Medio Maratón Costero (31)

June

·Festival Paellas Cabo (13)

July

·Torneo Maja Grande (11–12)
·Dorado Shoot Out Los Barriles (18)

September

·Tuna Wahoo Los Barriles (19)

November

·Día de Muertos (2)
·Pasarela Catrinas y altares

December

·Carrera Mar a Mar Todos Santos–La Paz trail (3–6)

Operator Directory

Direct contacts so you can book without intermediaries.

Sustainability

Keeping La Paz clean: single-use plastics banned at Balandra and Espíritu Santo. Reef-safe sunscreen only. Respect sea lion closures (Jun–Aug). Certified SEMARNAT/CONANP operators only. Never touch the whale shark.