Honest guides to whale shark season, La Paz vs Cabo, what to bring, the best time to visit — written by people who do this every day.
While Cabo spends millions marketing to SoCal, La Paz is 4 hours away via CBX and a direct Volaris flight. Year-round marine tours that no Cabo package can replicate.
The whale sharks are in La Paz. Not Cabo. Here's the full breakdown — price, group size, water time, and why booking direct in La Paz saves you $2,000–$4,000 MXN per person.
November through April. Peak is December through March. January and February are the absolute best months. Here's exactly what to expect each month.
Step by step from arriving at the Malecón to your first moment in the water alongside a 10-meter animal. Everything nobody tells you before you go.