Carve down golden dunes up to 100 feet high on the El Mogote peninsula — cactus desert on one side, the blue Sea of Cortez on the other. Part surf, part snowboard, all adrenaline. No experience needed.
Just a short trip from the La Paz Malecón lies El Mogote — the sandy peninsula that shelters La Paz Bay. At its neck, steep hills of soft, fine sand rise up to 100 feet, creating some of the best sandboarding terrain in Mexico.
Strap in, wax your board, and carve down the face of a dune with cactus desert stretching to the mountains behind you and the turquoise Sea of Cortez glittering ahead. It's a mix of surfing, skating, and snowboarding — and the best part? When you fall, the sand is soft. No experience required.
Your bilingual guide teaches you the basics, starts you on the smaller dunes, and builds you up to the big descents as your confidence grows. Suitable for families, friends, first-timers, and adrenaline seekers alike.
This is the very peninsula of Las Ciruelas del Mogote — the local legend that says whoever eats its plums never truly leaves La Paz. The same sand barrier that protects the bay where the whale sharks feed. The desert and the sea, in one unforgettable place.
Check in on the La Paz Malecón. Meet your bilingual guide and head out toward the El Mogote dunes.
Travel into the El Mogote preservation area — a stunning desert landscape of golden sand, cactus, and sweeping Sea of Cortez views.
Your guide teaches you the basics and safety technique, then starts you on the smaller dunes to find your feet. Wax the board for a faster, smoother ride.
As your confidence grows, take on the steeper, higher slopes — up to 100 feet — for a real rush of adrenaline.
Between runs, take in 360° panoramas — cactus desert one way, the Sea of Cortez the other. Sunset departures end the day with the sky on fire.
Unlike snow, a tumble in the soft dune sand doesn't hurt — making it perfect for first-timers and kids.
Sunset runs end with the desert glowing gold and the Sea of Cortez turning every shade of blue and pink.
No experience needed. Families, friends, solo adventurers — everyone gets their own pace and their own dune.
Beige dunes, blue sea, red mountains, green cactus — El Mogote is Mother Nature's full color palette in one place.
We keep groups small for personalized instruction and more runs — never a crowded, wait-your-turn line.
El Mogote is the peninsula you see across the water from the Malecón — adventure hiding in plain sight.
Gratuities · Hotel pickup (meet on the Malecón)
Daily departures and sunset runs at the El Mogote dunes. All ages, no experience needed, small groups, all equipment included. The desert side of Baja adventure is waiting.
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