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Espíritu Santo Island: Sea Lions & Snorkel by Private Panga

Board a private panga to UNESCO-listed Isla Espíritu Santo and dive into a colony of playful California sea lions at Los Islotes — one of the most exhilarating wildlife encounters in the Americas.

What to expect

The 45-minute boat ride reveals jaw-dropping desert-meets-sea scenery as you approach the island's rust-red volcanic cliffs. At Los Islotes, dozens of pups barrel toward you the moment you enter the water — barrel-rolling, nibbling fins, and performing for the camera. After the sea lion rookery, your captain navigates to a sheltered coral bay for reef snorkeling before anchoring at a deserted white-sand beach for a fresh ceviche and fruit lunch. The return trip often passes manta rays and flying fish.

Book it with
Mar y Aventuras (official La Paz operator)
USD 130–150 per person (private panga, guide, snorkel gear, lunch)
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Good to know

Full-day tour (~7 hours); confirm all-aboard time before booking. Bring biodegradable sunscreen and a light rash guard. Life jackets, snorkel gear, and water included. Advance booking essential — private pangas fill up fast during cruise-ship days.

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