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Whale Shark Swims

An activity in La Paz, pricey ($$$) and worth about 3 hours. Best time to go: Oct – Apr.

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Whale Shark Swims in La Paz
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Why go

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

It is one of 9 curated places we feature in La Paz, alongside 3 outdoor spots, 2 places to eat and 2 sights. The closest of our other picks is Museo de la Ballena, 2.8 km away as the crow flies.

Type
Activity · Adventure
Price
$$$
Time needed
3 hr
Best time
Oct – Apr

Nearby

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

  1. 1
    Museo de la Ballena

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

    Sight · 2.8 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Malecón de La Paz

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

    Sight · 3.2 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Doce Cuarenta

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

    Food · 4.4 km straight-line
  4. 4
    La Miserable

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

    Drinks · 4.4 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Bismark-cito

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

    Food · 4.6 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Espíritu Santo Island

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

    Outdoors · 7.1 km straight-line

On these curated routes

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

More to do in La Paz

Whale Shark Swims is our only activity pick in La Paz; here is what else we recommend there. 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 Whale Shark Swims itself, we suggest: Oct – Apr.

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

Getting there

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Address
Bahía de La Paz, La Paz, B.C.S., Mexico
Coordinates
24.13103, -110.33897
Destination
La Paz, Baja California Sur

Whale Shark Swims: quick answers

How much time do you need at Whale Shark Swims?

Plan on about 3 hours at Whale Shark Swims. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Whale Shark Swims?

Our pick: Oct – Apr.

Where is Whale Shark Swims?

Whale Shark Swims is at Bahía de La Paz, La Paz, B.C.S., Mexico. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Whale Shark Swims?

Whale Shark Swims 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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