Day trip from Baja California Sur, Baja California Sur
Espíritu Santo Island from La Paz
Just 25km from La Paz by boat, Espíritu Santo Island is a UNESCO World Heritage Biosphere Reserve that ranks among the finest nature day trips in all of Mexico. Full-day tours from the La Paz Malecón include snorkeling with a playful sea lion colony at Los Islotes, snorkeling in pristine reef gardens, kayaking through crystal lagoons, and a beach picnic on white sand with red-cliff backdrops. The extraordinary marine diversity — whale sharks (November-March), manta rays, sea lions, multicolored fish — makes this a bucket-list experience.
Location
24.4523, -110.3706 — View on map
Highlights
- Sea lion snorkel at Los Islotes
- Whale shark snorkel (November-March)
- Kayaking in pristine lagoons
- Beach picnic on white sand
- Red volcanic cliffs of the island
Tips
- Most tours are all-inclusive; confirm what's included when booking
- November-March for whale shark encounters (add $15-20 to tour price)
- Bring reef-safe sunscreen — regular sunscreen prohibited in the park
- Bring a light layer; boat rides can be cool early morning