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As a Biosphere Reserve, it features unique species and volcanic formations. 1st stop ## Seal Lion Snorkeling You have the option to snorkel with the friendly sea lions or simply watch them from the boat, except during June to August when it's mating season [View more](https://lapazcitymap.com/isla-espiritu-santo-tour-la-paz-old?hsLang=en) Some extras ## Additionally, we might: - Spot dolphins and/or whales - Enjoy bird watching, including Blue-footed Boobies and Frigatebirds - Go coral snorkeling   last stop ## Iconic Balandra Beach Capture a photo with the iconic Balandra Mushroom Rock, located on one of the world's most beautiful beaches. [View more](https://lapazcitymap.com/isla-espiritu-santo-tour-la-paz-old?hsLang=en) module ## Lunch at the beach ![IMG\_3553](https://lapazcitymap.com/hs-fs/hubfs/IMG_3553.jpeg?width=640&height=481&name=IMG_3553.jpeg) ![DSC\_5038-Pano-2](https://lapazcitymap.com/hs-fs/hubfs/DSC_5038-Pano-2.jpg?width=2048&height=1032&name=DSC_5038-Pano-2.jpg) ![DSC\_5050](https://lapazcitymap.com/hs-fs/hubfs/DSC_5050.jpg?width=2048&height=1367&name=DSC_5050.jpg) ![DSC\_5042](https://lapazcitymap.com/hs-fs/hubfs/DSC_5042.jpg?width=2048&height=1367&name=DSC_5042.jpg) ![IMG\_3553](https://lapazcitymap.com/hs-fs/hubfs/IMG_3553.jpeg?width=640&height=481&name=IMG_3553.jpeg) ![DSC\_5038-Pano-2](https://lapazcitymap.com/hs-fs/hubfs/DSC_5038-Pano-2.jpg?width=2048&height=1032&name=DSC_5038-Pano-2.jpg) ![DSC\_5050](https://lapazcitymap.com/hs-fs/hubfs/DSC_5050.jpg?width=2048&height=1367&name=DSC_5050.jpg) ![DSC\_5042](https://lapazcitymap.com/hs-fs/hubfs/DSC_5042.jpg?width=2048&height=1367&name=DSC_5042.jpg) ##### Popular content - [Everything You Need to Know Before Your Isla Espíritu Santo Tour](https://lapazcitymap.com/blog/isla-espiritu-santo-recommendations?hsLang=en) - [Balandra Beach 2026: Entry Fee, Reservations & Tips](https://lapazcitymap.com/blog/balandra-beach-guide?hsLang=en) - [Port Closed by authorities because Weather conditions in 2026](https://lapazcitymap.com/blog/port-closed-by-authorities-because-weather-conditions-in-2026?hsLang=en) - [Whale Shark Tour in La Paz: Key Recommendations for a Memorable Adventure](https://lapazcitymap.com/blog/whale-shark-tour-in-la-paz-key-recommendations-for-a-memorable-adventure?hsLang=en) - [Tips and Recommendations for Visiting the Pearl Farm in La Paz](https://lapazcitymap.com/blog/tips-and-recommendations-for-visiting-the-pearl-farm-in-la-paz?hsLang=en) ## Blog comments ## Related posts [![Tour Isla Espíritu Santo La Paz — Lobos marinos, snorkel y playas vírgenes](https://lapazcitymap.com/hs-fs/hubfs/72a1a70d3a273598dc747ba9157349f1-1.jpg?height=500&name=72a1a70d3a273598dc747ba9157349f1-1.jpg)](https://lapazcitymap.com/blog/espiritu-santo-island-la-paz?hsLang=en) [Experiences](https://lapazcitymap.com/blog/tag/experiences), [Beaches](https://lapazcitymap.com/blog/tag/beaches) 3 min read. ## [Tour Isla Espíritu Santo La Paz — Lobos marinos, snorkel y playas vírgenes](https://lapazcitymap.com/blog/espiritu-santo-island-la-paz?hsLang=en) [Rob](https://lapazcitymap.com/blog/author/rob) Apr 27, 2026, 10:53:34 PM Isla Espíritu Santo El lugar que Jacques Cousteau llamó "el acuario del mundo". A 45 minutos en... [Read more](https://lapazcitymap.com/blog/espiritu-santo-island-la-paz?hsLang=en) [![Sandboarding at El Mogote — La Paz](https://lapazcitymap.com/hs-fs/hubfs/AI-Generated%20Media/Images/Panoramic%20Sand%20Dunes%20at%20Sunset%20with%20People%20Descending.png?height=500&name=Panoramic%20Sand%20Dunes%20at%20Sunset%20with%20People%20Descending.png)](https://lapazcitymap.com/blog/sandboarding-el-mogote-la-paz?hsLang=en) [Experiences](https://lapazcitymap.com/blog/tag/experiences) 2 min read. ## [Sandboarding at El Mogote — La Paz](https://lapazcitymap.com/blog/sandboarding-el-mogote-la-paz?hsLang=en) [Rob](https://lapazcitymap.com/blog/author/rob) Jul 17, 2026, 2:02:01 PM Ride down with the Gulf of California as your backdrop. [Read more](https://lapazcitymap.com/blog/sandboarding-el-mogote-la-paz?hsLang=en) [![Whale Shark: A Gentle Giant Experience in La Paz, Baja California Sur](https://lapazcitymap.com/hs-fs/hubfs/AI-Generated%20Media/Images/pixelart%20The%20image%20captures%20a%20breathtaking%20underwater%20scene%20in%20the%20warm%20turquoise%20waters%20of%20the%20Sea%20of%20Cortez%20A%20majestic%20whale%20shark%20its%20massive%20body-1.png?height=500&name=pixelart%20The%20image%20captures%20a%20breathtaking%20underwater%20scene%20in%20the%20warm%20turquoise%20waters%20of%20the%20Sea%20of%20Cortez%20A%20majestic%20whale%20shark%20its%20massive%20body-1.png)](https://lapazcitymap.com/blog/whale-shark-a-gentle-giant-experience-in-la-paz-baja-california-sur?hsLang=en) [Experiences](https://lapazcitymap.com/blog/tag/experiences), [Marine Life](https://lapazcitymap.com/blog/tag/marine-life) 2 min read. ## [Whale Shark: A Gentle Giant Experience in La Paz, Baja California Sur](https://lapazcitymap.com/blog/whale-shark-a-gentle-giant-experience-in-la-paz-baja-california-sur?hsLang=en) [Rob](https://lapazcitymap.com/blog/author/rob) Nov 21, 2025, 2:47:42 PM Encountering the whale shark is one of the most magical experiences you can enjoy in La Paz. 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