whale sharks in LaPaz

lpg wrote:For whale sharks best are either Cortez Club or Fun Baja.

lpg wrote:I organize a variety of excursions here in La Paz and also in

Cabo San Lucas. We do Whale Shark trips and Island trips to swim with the

Sea Lions almost everyday as long as the weather allows here in La Paz.


We will begin trips for the Gray Whales as soon as they start going into the bays (normally mid January) There are many Gray's in the Pacific right now but they really haven't come in to the bays just yet.


We have 5 boats that we use for Whale watching and each boat can take 7 people max due to Govt. restrictions. There are many companies that provide what I call "Water Taxi" service to see the Gray Whales, but we provide a higher level of service and make the trip an "Excursion" with many extra details that make it fun and interesting for everyone.


If you would like more details and pricing, please contact me via email at MikeRmex@gmail.com


Take good care and have a GREAT day!

lpg wrote:we go up every march. leave in afternoon and 4 hr drive, north, to constitution, spend the night at hotel oasis ($40 and nice with a pool). then early next morn drive to lopez mateo, about an hr NW on nice paved road. get there around 9am and at the dock are 20 booths selling spots. boats vary by size and if you want to save money, share a bigger boat with others. nice way to meet new people. the booth on the far left seems to have seniorority and he speaks some english. tell him what you want and with in 5 minutes you're on your way. lot of whales and thse skippers really know their stuff for best viewing. this is their livelihood and the respect the sea, the whales and the birds. great photo ops. trips are usually 2-3 hrs but they'll certainly do longer.
you can also drive from constitution, mostly due west, to san carlos. a little closer but we like mateo since its a smaller bay and more consentration, but both are well worth it. when we're done, drive back to constitution, have lunch and home to la paz by 5ish.
also most of the outfitters along the malacon offer trips. you can certainly do in 1 day, but pushing it. for $40 spend the night and enjoy!!!

vv wrote:The Museo de La Ballena y Ciencias del Mar in La Paz on the Malecon at 16th of Sept. has 2 hour Whale Shark Tours, 500 pesos includes mask, snorkel, fin rental & bottled water on the boat. Schedule a tour for 8am to 10am or 1:30pm to 3:30pm by making a reservation at least a day in advance paying 50% & show up a half hour before your scheduled tour. Contact Javier Serrato at 612 143 7361

lpg wrote:whale shark tours
   Posted by: "Rick Shannon" reshanahoo.com reshannon2000
   Date: Tue Nov 8, 2016 10:52 am ((PST))

had another incredible day with benjamin duarte yesterday.  about 4 hrs and out away from the crowd of other tour boats.  he knows where to go to see the big ones without other boats around.  there were about 20 total, up to 12 meters.perfect conditions, calm and clear sea and 85 degree water.  we got within inches of the gills and mouths and really had to be careful of the tail flip.
benjamin know's his stuff having studied the whale sharks for many many years.  listening to his commentary in the background of my video is fun.  plus his enthusiasm is remarkable after all the tours he's done.  he's a true expert!  and perfect english!!
the panga departs from dock at la costa restaurant just 2 blks from marina la paz.  he has all snorkel gear and unlike other tours, he gets in water with you and pulls you along to get fantastic underwater viewing. most other tours leave you on your own to figure it out.  plus he has 2 GoPro underwater cameras to film you with the whale sharks. if you have wanted to try this but been unsure, give him a call, or email, you sure won't be disappointed.
i copied him in so you'll have his email and his phone is 612 139 0202