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Espíritu Santo Island

An outdoor spot in La Paz, pricey ($$$) and worth most of a day (about 8 hours). Best time to go: Morning.

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Espíritu Santo Island in La Paz
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Why go

Protected desert island with red cliffs, white beaches and a sea lion colony at Los Islotes.

It is one of 9 curated places we feature in La Paz, alongside 2 places to eat, 2 outdoor spots and 2 sights. The closest of our other picks is Playa El Tecolote, 2.2 km away as the crow flies. Set aside most of a day (about 8 hours) here; it works best as the anchor of a day rather than a quick stop.

Type
Outdoors · Nature
Price
$$$
Time needed
8 hr
Best time
Morning

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in La Paz, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Playa El Tecolote

    Wide beach facing Espíritu Santo with palapa restaurants and kayak rentals.

    Outdoors · 2.2 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Whale Shark Swims

    Guided swims with whale sharks in La Paz Bay, regulated by the park authority.

    Activity · 7.1 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Museo de la Ballena

    Small whale and marine science museum near the malecón with skeletons and exhibits.

    Sight · 8.1 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Malecón de La Paz

    Five-kilometre seafront promenade lined with sculptures, palms and sunset views.

    Sight · 9.0 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Doce Cuarenta

    Popular café and bakery for breakfast, coffee and pastries a few blocks from the sea.

    Food · 9.7 km straight-line
  6. 6
    La Miserable

    Small mezcalería known for well-chosen Oaxacan mezcals and guided tastings.

    Drinks · 9.8 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Espíritu Santo Island is a stop on our Los Cabos, Todos Santos & La Paz route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More outdoor spots in La Paz

Another curated outdoor spot in La Paz. See the full La Paz guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in La Paz run from 25°C in January to 35°C in August; September is usually the wettest month. For Espíritu Santo Island itself, we suggest: Morning.

Modelled monthly averages for La Paz from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full La Paz weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Espíritu Santo Island, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
Isla Espíritu Santo, Los Tabachines, 23084 La Paz, B.C.S., Mexico
Coordinates
24.07636, -110.30226
Destination
La Paz, Baja California Sur

Espíritu Santo Island: quick answers

How much time do you need at Espíritu Santo Island?

Plan on most of a day (about 8 hours) at Espíritu Santo Island. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Espíritu Santo Island?

Our pick: Morning. Insider tip: Full-day boat tours include snorkeling with sea lions.

Where is Espíritu Santo Island?

Espíritu Santo Island is at Isla Espíritu Santo, Los Tabachines, 23084 La Paz, B.C.S., Mexico. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Espíritu Santo Island?

Espíritu Santo Island appears on Los Cabos, Todos Santos & La Paz, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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