Approximately 6 hoursYear-round
Espiritu Santo Island Tour
Snorkeling, untouched beaches and sea lions in season — the signature La Paz day trip.
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Balandra Boat Tour from La Paz
Balandra is visited from the sea — as a stop on the Espiritu Santo Island tour or on a custom private charter.
Depends on the option booked Year-round La Paz, Baja California Sur
Quick facts
- Confirmed option
- Scenic stop inside the Espiritu Santo Island tour
- Other option
- Custom private charter (route and duration agreed with you)
- Departure
- Dock in La Paz
- Season
- Year-round, subject to sea conditions
- Land access
- Capacity-controlled by the authority — not part of our tours
- Price
- Quote via WhatsApp
Custom quote via WhatsApp
About the balandra boat tour
Balandra is the most recognisable beach in La Paz: shallow, glass-clear water and the famous mushroom-shaped rock. It is an environmentally protected area and land access is capacity-controlled by the authority.
With Diamante Tours you see Balandra from the water. The confirmed format is the scenic stop by the beach and the mushroom rock inside our Espiritu Santo Island tour from La Paz, subject to the day's sea conditions.
A private charter focused on Balandra and La Paz bay is also possible. Duration, route and price are agreed case by case, so quotes go out over WhatsApp.
What's included
- Combined format: everything in the Espiritu Santo Island tour (boat, life jackets, snorkeling gear, guide, food and drinks)
- Private format: private boat with captain; extra services agreed at quoting time
What's not included
- Land access to Balandra beach and its fee or capacity slot (managed by the authority)
- Hotel–dock transfer
- Gratuities
What to bring
- Swimsuit
- Towel
- Biodegradable sunscreen
- Hat and sunglasses
- Camera
Requirements and restrictions
- Landing on Balandra beach depends on current area rulings; our stop is scenic, from the water.
- The stop may change or be cancelled due to wind and swell.
- Exact duration of the private format is defined at quoting time.
Important notes
- To be confirmed: price and standard duration of the Balandra-focused private charter. Check on WhatsApp before booking.
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Frequently asked questions
Is there a dedicated Balandra tour?
Balandra is offered as a scenic stop within the Espiritu Santo Island tour and, alternatively, as a custom private charter. We do not run a fixed-schedule public Balandra-only tour.
Can you land on Balandra beach during the tour?
Landing depends on current protected-area rulings. Our confirmed stop is in front of the beach and the mushroom rock, from the water.
How far is Balandra by boat from La Paz?
It is a short cruise north from the La Paz dock, which is why it is the first stop on the Espiritu Santo Island tour.
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