Sea Lions & Paddleboard Adventure with Eco Migrations in La Paz
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
8–9 hours
Fitness Level
Participants should have basic swimming skills and be comfortable in open water, with moderate paddling endurance.
Overview
Spend a day paddling and snorkeling alongside playful sea lions at Espiritu Santo Island with Eco Migrations. This La Paz-based tour blends wildlife encounters and coastal paddling in Baja’s marine paradise.
Sea lions and Mega-Paddleboard Tour - Espiritu Santo
• 8.5 Hours • aprox. $125 USD
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About This Adventure
La Paz is home to many charismatic marine animals, and sea lions are one of the most popular – we’d like to show you why! On this full-day tour, you’ll enjoy amazing wildlife experiences and visit enchanting Espiritu Santo Island.
Leaving La Paz in the morning, we’ll make the 60 minute boat journey to the northern point of Espiritu Santo Island, to the sea lion colony at Los Islotes. Here we’ll slide into the water to snorkel the reef, while playful and curious sea lion pups dart around us. This rocky outcrop showcases beautiful shallow coral, with many fish species and a host of birds.
Once we’ve finished snorkeling, we make our way to one of the many beautiful beaches on the island for our lunch break. After lunch and a rest, we start our second activity with a brief introduction to paddleboarding, and then go exploring the coastline of Espíritu Santo Island.
The various beaches of Espíritu Santo Island offer rocky outcrops, mangroves, long sandy beaches and fascinating geography, and we never know ds<what we’ll see out on the water. We eventually head home, with an approximate return time of 4:30pm.
- From June-August, the breeding sea lion colony at Los Islotes is closed. During these months, we snorkel at San Rafaelito rookery, which is much closer to La Paz and is composed mostly of juveniles.
Adventure Tips
Pack reef-safe sunscreen
Protect the marine environment and your skin with biodegradable, reef-safe sunscreen during snorkeling and paddleboarding.
Wear water shoes
Rocky shorelines and coral make sturdy water shoes a smart choice to protect your feet while entering or exiting the water.
Bring a dry bag
Keep your valuables and electronics safe and dry during the boat ride and paddleboard activity with a reliable dry bag.
Listen to guides’ wildlife etiquette
Maintain respectful distances and follow guides’ advice to avoid disturbing sea lions and other wildlife on the tour.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- California sea lions
- Bottlenose dolphins
History
Espiritu Santo Island was designated a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in 1995, protecting its unique marine and terrestrial ecosystems.
Conservation
Eco Migrations emphasizes sustainable tourism practices that minimize impact on marine wildlife and support local communities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
Reef-safe sunscreen
Protects delicate marine ecosystems and prevents sunburn during long sun exposure.
summer specific
Water shoes
Provide secure footing when snorkeling or paddling near rocky shores.
Snorkel mask and fins
Helps see underwater life clearly and swim efficiently among sea lions and reefs.
Light windbreaker
Keeps you comfortable during breezy boat rides and cooler morning hours.
spring specific