Swim alongside the majestic whale shark, the world’s largest and gentlest fish, in the stunning waters of La Paz. From November to April, these ocean giants gather near El Mogote, a sandbar rich in plankton that creates the perfect feeding ground. This natural phenomenon offers a rare opportunity to see these graceful creatures up close in their habitat. Equipped with snorkeling gear, you’ll glide through calm, shallow waters, ideal for observing these gentle giants as they move peacefully through the ocean. Perfect for both experienced snorkelers and first-timers, this adventure is accessible and unforgettable. Starting from the Fiscal Dock in La Paz, we’ll search for the whale sharks upon arrival in the designated area. The experience lasts about 3 hours, giving you plenty of time to swim alongside these magnificent creatures and make lifelong memories.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Snorkel with Whale Sharks in La Paz lasts about 3 hours.
Prices start at $128 per person for this La Paz experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is The fiscal dock is located on the La Paz Malecon, right next to the La Perla sculpture. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN, FR, ES.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 8 participants.
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 57 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Mexico Travel Adventure.
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It was an amazing experience! We were on a little boat with few people, and we got to see many whale sharks, swimming with them was awesome. The guide, Alejandro, explained everything and answered our questions with pleasure, he even helped the ones that struggled with swimming alongside the sharks. The visit lasted around 3 hours, and we were given chips, treats and water on the way back. It's a one in a life time experience!
Awesome experience. Our guide Marta was fantastic and we got to snorkel alongside a whale shark for several ,invites. It was magical
My friend and I had an amazing experience snorkeling with Maja and the whale sharks. She was very gifted at sighting the sharks as she stood at the bow of our boat. She taught us a lot about the sharks. There were 10 of us on the boat and each of us got to swim with the sharks. Many were able to dive twice since they didn’t have a very close experience on their first dive. At the end of the dive, we all were very happy! We chose the MTA crew as they were very aware of the environment and the impact on the animals. This was our second experience with the company. I recommend this trip highly it was once in a lifetime.
Amazing experience! Highly recommend both the experience and this operator specifically!
The guide and captain gave my family a fabulous tour. Whale Shark tour was much more than I expected.
From the pick up location the woman who lead the trip was friendly, straightforward, and friendly. The tour was organized- started on time, followed safety protocols, and was protective of the sea life we were going to experience. The crew worked hard to find us sea life to swim with and had us experience as much as we could in the three hours we had. The equipment was in great shape, almost like new. After an amazing time swimming with the whale shark we were offered tea and cookies! What a great treat after swimming and being in the sea water and currents. Just a comfort. Very happy with this trip and tour!!
We did two trips w MTA. Espiritu Santos Sea Lion snorkeling and Whale Shark snorkeling on two different days. Both days were unimaginably beautiful and fun. Our guides and captains were 5 stars and our family made incredible memories on our adventures. Thank you!
Maja and Anjelito were the best!! Super knowledgeable about the marine life, respectful to whale sharks (we encountered a few!!), and kind to us guests. We had the best 3xperience swimming with a chilled whale shark for 3 hours, in a very respectful way, the vibe on the boat was relaxed and pleasant, 10/10
fantastic experience. all well organized with accurate and updated communications. offer everything you need for the activity (wetsuit, fins and mask) in excellent condition. small lessons with few people in respect of animals. really recommended and definitely to repeat
Very father! Our guide was Maja and it was an amazing experience, we were lucky enough to meet a super quiet whale shark that we could be next to the very long time!
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