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Pichilinque (La Paz), Mexico

Overview

Overview

A tranquil way of life abounds in La Paz, which means "peace." Among its simple pleasures: strolling the palm-shaded malecón, lazing on the beautiful beaches of nearby Pichilingue Peninsula, snorkeling sapphire seas at lovely Los Islotes, home to a colony of inquisitive sea lions. Sample shore excursions: Snorkeling at Los Islotes; Highlights of La Paz; Discover Todos Santos; Blandra Bay Snorkel.


Mexico/Panama Canal Cruise - Pichilinque/La Paz

Shore Excursions

Shore Excursions


 


Artisans of La Paz



Duration: Approximately 2½ Hours
Price : $

 

Visit the seaside town of La Paz and some of the cultural highlights it has to offer. Travel through the thriving downtown area with its boulevards, shops, restaurants and mile-long waterfront promenade. Three stops will be made during your tour. Visit a pottery factory, enjoy and observe a weaver’s display of local crafts, and stop at the public market. At the end of your tour, you will ... more info




Balandra Bay Snorkel



Duration: Approximately 4½ Hours
Price : $$

   

Discover a site where the impressive volcanic rocks of the eastern Baja Peninsula plummet into the Sea of Cortez, where you can snorkel and enjoy an extraordinary biological abundance and diversity. Balandra is a shoal bay where you can clearly see the bottom in more than 20 feet of water. This bay features eight attractive inlets and beautiful beaches, one with the famous Mushroom Rock geologi... more info




Discover Todos Santos



Duration: Approximately 6½ Hours
Price : $$

   

Approximately 1½ hours each way from La Paz, the oasis town of Todos Santos is known for its lovely culture. Travel by motor coach or van to this beautiful town, boasting a view of the Pacific Ocean, green crops, palm groves, and mango and avocado trees. As you take in the natural beauty of the area and the colonial architecture, you will have time to visit the shops and art galleries. Lun... more info




El Serpentario Reptile Center & Cactus Nursery



Duration: Approximately 2½ Hours
Price : $$

 

Mexico boasts the largest variety of reptiles of any country in the world. At the El Serpentario Reptile Center, you will find an outstanding collection of the four major classes of reptiles: snakes, lizards, turtles/tortoises and crocodiles. While the primary goal is to show and educate people about Mexican animals, the center also features many of the more fascinating reptiles from all over t... more info




Highlights of La Paz



Duration: Approximately 4 Hours
Price : $$

 

Depart from Pichilingue, and as you travel to La Paz, you will see the surrounding desert as an intriguing, unique and extremely beautiful ecosystem full of endless surprises. Over centuries, its flora and fauna have evolved endemic characteristics due to their relative isolation. Strange-looking valleys contain cardon and cirios cacti, elephant trees and thorny chollas forming a spiny green carpe... more info




Los Islotes - Certified Two-Tank Scuba Dive



Duration: Approximately 6½ - 7 Hours
Price : $$$$

   

La Paz is one of the most beautiful locations for people who love eco-tourism. Snorkeling and diving are the biggest attractions. The Sea of Cortez provides a large variety of marine life, such as sea lions, whales, dolphins, Cortez angel fish, and parrot fish, making this an excellent place for taking great photos. A 1- to 1½-hour boat ride will bring you to the Los Islotes sea lion colon... more info




Los Islotes - Introduction to Scuba Diving



Duration: Approximately 6½ - 7 Hours
Price : $$$$

   

La Paz is one of the most beautiful locations for people who love eco-tourism. Snorkeling and diving are the biggest attractions. The Sea of Cortez provides a large variety of marine life, such as sea lions, whales, dolphins, Cortez angel fish, and parrot fish, making this an excellent place for taking great photos. A 1- to 1½-hour boat ride will bring you to the Los Islotes sea lion colon... more info




Los Islotes - Snorkeling with the Sea Lions



Duration: Approximately 6½ - 7 Hours
Price : $$$

   

La Paz is one of the most beautiful locations for people who love eco-tourism. Snorkeling and diving are the biggest attractions. The Sea of Cortez provides a large variety of marine life, such as sea lions, whales, dolphins, Cortez angel fish, and parrot fish, making this an excellent place for taking great photos. A 1- to 1½-hour boat ride will bring you to the Los Islotes sea lion colony--... more info




Paradise Cove Kayaking



Duration: Approximately 2 Hours
Price : $$

 

Come and discover one of the Sea of Cortez’s hidden treasures. From the pier you will be transferred via air-conditioned van to Balandra Beach where you will be assigned a kayak and given a short instructional briefing on the proper use and technique of your kayak. Once on the water, you will kayak along some of the most pristine waters in the area. The depth at times will be less than a ... more info





Weather

Weather

Temperatures shown are Fahrenheit
Month Temp Avg Temp High Temp Low Rainfall
Jan 67.6 77.0 58.1 1.1
Feb 67.7 77.2 58.1 0.16
Mar 68.5 77.7 59.2 0.08
Apr 72.1 81.0 63.1 0.12
May 76.3 84.4 68.2 0.08
Jun 81.8 88.3 75.2 1.02
Jul 83.4 90.0 76.8 8.35
Aug 83.6 90.3 76.8 8.5
Sep 83.0 89.8 76.1 8.54
Oct 81.2 88.7 73.6 3.74
Nov 74.9 84.0 65.8 0.9
Dec 70.3 79.3 61.2 0.98

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