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Outdoors La Paz

Playa Balandra

An outdoor spot in La Paz, budget-friendly ($) and worth about 4 hours. Best time to go: Morning.

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Playa Balandra in La Paz
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Why go

Shallow turquoise bay with the mushroom-shaped rock, inside a protected area.

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 Bismark-cito, 17 km away as the crow flies. Set aside about 4 hours here; it works best as the anchor of a day rather than a quick stop.

Type
Outdoors · Beaches
Price
$
Time needed
4 hr
Best time
Morning

Nearby

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

  1. 1
    Bismark-cito

    Seafood stand on the malecón for chocolate clams, ceviche and fish tacos.

    Food · 17 km straight-line
  2. 2
    La Miserable

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

    Drinks · 18 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Doce Cuarenta

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

    Food · 18 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Malecón de La Paz

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

    Sight · 18 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Museo de la Ballena

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

    Sight · 19 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Whale Shark Swims

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

    Activity · 21 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Playa Balandra 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

2 more curated outdoor spots 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 Playa Balandra 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 Playa Balandra, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
Carretera a Pichilingue KM 7, HWY 11, Tecolote, 23040 La Paz, B.C.S., Mexico
Coordinates
24.32164, -110.32382
Destination
La Paz, Baja California Sur

Playa Balandra: quick answers

How much time do you need at Playa Balandra?

Plan on about 4 hours at Playa Balandra. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Playa Balandra?

Our pick: Morning. Insider tip: Entry is capped in shifts; arrive early and bring water.

Where is Playa Balandra?

Playa Balandra is at Carretera a Pichilingue KM 7, HWY 11, Tecolote, 23040 La Paz, B.C.S., Mexico. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Playa Balandra?

Playa Balandra 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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Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.