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.
A five-century pearl fishery, a casino that almost got built, two mammal species found nowhere else on Earth — and how to choose between the 9am small-group tour and the 11am collective boat.
The roosterfish is one of the most sought-after species in saltwater fly fishing. Baja offers the rooster, dorado, marlin on the fly — and captains who've fished these waters their entire lives.
Mexico's most beautiful beach is genuinely extraordinary. Arriving by private boat from the Malecón — no parking, no entrance queue, ceviche on the sand — is a different experience from the road version.
Mobula rays in schools of thousands. Orcas in the Canal de Cerralvo. Dolphins, humpback whales, giant mantas. No fixed itinerary. Eight hours. Max 6 guests. Year-round from La Paz.
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.