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Balandra Beach Escape Snorkel & Wildlife Roundtrip Pichilingue

water

6.5h

outdoor

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Balandra Beach Escape Snorkel & Wildlife Roundtrip Pichilingue is a water activity in Cabo; from about $313 per person; lasts 6.5 hours.

About

This full-day trip runs from La Paz to Balandra Beach, a protected bay about 30 minutes north on the Sea of Cortez side. The main draw is the shallow turquoise water and the mushroom rock formation that shows up in every Baja photo set. You snorkel near the beach, then the tour shifts to Pichilingue for a second snorkel stop where the wildlife sightings pick up—sea lions and tropical fish are common. Roundtrip transport from La Paz is included. The 6.5-hour duration accounts for drive time and two separate stops, so it's a bigger time commitment than just renting a car and going yourself. That said, the guided format handles logistics and gear, and the Pichilingue add-on gives you a second snorkel spot most visitors skip. At $313 per person, this is priced as a premium small-group experience. If you're staying in Cabo proper, the drive to La Paz adds another 2+ hours each way, which makes this a long haul unless you're already based on the East Cape or in La Paz.

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Category: water
Duration: 6.5 hours
Price: $313
Minimum age: None
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Setting: outdoor
Booking partner: viator
Product ID: 432924P13

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