Live the unique experience of swimming with whale sharks in La Paz, just two hours from Todos Santos. These beautiful giant fish, which have an average length of nine meters, but can reach up to twelve meters, have a noble and calm behavior.
These giants travel all over the world, from the coasts of Australia and Venezuela, passing through Quintana Roo, and also reach the coasts of Baja California Sur.
Their broad, flat head is characteristic, as well as their multiple moles that have a unique pattern, like a fingerprint with which they can be tracked. In addition, many are schooling fish, which provides a beautiful spectacle.
How to swim with whale sharks in La Paz?
Whale sharks come to the coasts of BCS between the months of October and April. It is during this season that you will find several tour options. Most of them depart every hour from the La Paz Pier and are available immediately. However, in high season it is advisable to book in advance and inform yourself about waiting times.
Most tours depart every hour, so you will find several options. During the tour, which can last up to four hours, you will wait for a moment at the Mogote Dunes, an intermediate beach where you will enjoy the scenery and see sandboarders.
Recommendations for swimming with whale sharks in La Paz
Here are some tips:
● Make sure you visit in the right season: although some whale shark sightings begin in October, most whale shark sightings occur between March and April.
● Consider that you will have to swim: it seems obvious, but remember that the sighting includes a dive into the sea. You will be provided with a life jacket, but it is good if you already have some previous swimming experience.
● Have a respectful perspective with the ecosystem: it is important to admire this species but avoid crossing their path or diving and getting too close. They are gentle with humans, although remember that they are gigantic, and you will avoid any mishap.
● Be patient: there are several points in the tour where you must wait half an hour for the authorities to give way so that the whale sharks do not get scared due to a large agglomeration.
● Complement your visit with a sandboarding practice: if you go early and still have energy, you can go back to the dunes to practice a bit of this sport.
We are waiting for you to relax after your trip.
When you return from visiting these beautiful animals, we will be waiting for you at Aena Spa, where you can relax from your adventure with a soothing massage. And in the evening, our El Mirador Restaurant reserves a place for you to enjoy an outdoor dinner.
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