Ride out in a small permitted boat to the feeding grounds off the El Mogote peninsula, just north of La Paz, and snorkel alongside whale sharks — the largest fish in the sea, and a harmless plankton eater. Access is tightly regulated: only licensed boats and crews may enter the zone. Getting in the water is encouraged but entirely optional.
What to expect
A short run from La Paz to the shallows where the sharks feed at the surface, often with only a fin showing. Your naturalist guide briefs the group on how to approach them, then you slip in with mask and snorkel — no dive experience needed — and swim beside animals that can run to 30 feet. Two to three hours door to door, with gear, a snack and drinks included.
Good to know
SEASONAL — the sharks gather roughly late October to April, and the trip does not run outside that window, so check it against your port date first. Reserve through the operator's La Paz office about a month ahead. Departures depend on calm seas AND on a regulator-set minimum number of sharks being present, so a booking can be called off on the day; if they cancel, you pay nothing. Mask, snorkel, fins and a wetsuit are provided.
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at La Paz — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.
More to do in La Paz
- Espíritu Santo Island: Sea Lions & Snorkel by Private Panga
- Balandra Beach & Snorkel: The Mushroom Rock in Private Style
- Swimming with Dolphins: Open-Ocean Private Expedition
- El Serpentario de La Paz: Private Behind-the-Scenes Wildlife Tour
- La Paz Malecón, Art District & Ceviche Tasting: Private Walking Tour