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Explora Baja

Name: Explora Baja
Rating: 5

★★★★★5.0 out of 5 · 222 reviews

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Explora Baja is a water activity in Cabo rated 5.0/5 by 222 TripAdvisor reviewers; from about $100 per person; lasts 4 hours.

About

Explora Baja runs small-group kayaking and snorkeling trips out of Todos Santos, on the Pacific side where Baja drops into open ocean. The four-hour outings put you in sea caves and kelp forests that bigger outfits can't reach, often with sightings of sea turtles, rays, and seasonal gray whales. It's a 5-star average across 222 reviews, which is unusual for something physically demanding — most water tours on this coast trend lower because conditions can be rough. The guides are bilingual locals who grew up fishing these breaks, so the pacing adjusts to swell and skill level without drama. Expect moderate paddling and some scrambling on rocks; the snorkel portion depends on clarity that day. They cap groups at eight and include wetsuits and reef-safe sunscreen in the $100 rate. Book direct through their site — they don't run through the big platforms, and slots fill early in winter when the water's calmest.

At a glance

Category: water
Duration: 4 hours
Price: $100
Minimum age: None
Intensity: ●●●○○
Setting: outdoor
Booking partner: direct
Product ID: —

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