Balandra Beach Tour from La Paz: Balandra & Tecolote with Lunch
Overview
Balandra is a shallow, turquoise bay inside a Protected Natural Area, and land access is organized in daily slots. That is why this day starts early: we pick you up at your downtown La Paz hotel at 6:30 and head straight for the first available slot, when the beach is at its quietest.
At Balandra we set up umbrellas and chairs for you; snorkel gear is on board. Swim in the calm water, walk the shoreline and photograph the mushroom-shaped rock. Then we continue to Tecolote Beach, on the Gulf of California, for beach time and a seaside lunch with water and soft drinks before returning to La Paz around 2:30 pm.
A beach day without the logistics: transport, bilingual guide and permits are handled. Unlike tours that mix city and beach, here the whole day belongs to the beaches.
Balandra access depends on capacity-limited slots set by the environmental authority and cannot be guaranteed. If we miss the slot, we visit the Balandra lookout and extend your day at Tecolote at no extra cost.
What's Included
- Lunch
- Carbonated beverages Soda/Pop
- Bottled water
- Private transportation
- Payment for Access Permit to the Protected Natural Area
- Use of Snorkelling equipment
- Beach setup at Balandra: umbrellas, chairs and cooler
- Bilingual guide (Spanish/English)
- Alcoholic beverages Alcoholic Beverages
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
We pick you up at your hotel or vacation rental in downtown La Paz at 6:30 am, so we can go for the morning access slot at Balandra. Please be ready in the lobby a few minutes early.
Cl. 5 de Mayo 13
Zona Comercial, 23000 La Paz, B.C.S., Mexico
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
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Balandra Beach
4 hours Admission Ticket Included
Playa Tecolote
3 hours Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- We can accommodate dietary restrictions such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc. If you have dietary requirements, please indicate them when booking.
- Balandra is a Protected Natural Area with capacity-limited daily entry slots set by the environmental authority. We depart early to go for the morning slot, but entry cannot be guaranteed. If we miss the slot, we visit the Balandra lookout and extend your day at Tecolote at no extra cost.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (MST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Lunch.
- Carbonated beverages. Soda/Pop.
- Bottled water.
- Private transportation.
- Payment for Access Permit to the Protected Natural Area.
- Use of Snorkelling equipment.
- Beach setup at Balandra: umbrellas, chairs and cooler.
- Bilingual guide (Spanish/English).
- Alcoholic beverages. Alcoholic Beverages.
- Gratuities.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Balandra Beach Tour from La Paz: Balandra & Tecolote with Lunch is as follows:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Balandra Beach Tour from La Paz: Balandra & Tecolote with Lunch will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Lunch
- Carbonated beveragesSoda/Pop
- Bottled water
- Private transportation
- Payment for Access Permit to the Protected Natural Area
- Use of Snorkelling equipment
- Beach setup at Balandra: umbrellas, chairs and cooler
- Bilingual guide (Spanish/English)
- Alcoholic beveragesAlcoholic Beverages
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- We can accommodate dietary restrictions such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc. If you have dietary requirements, please indicate them when booking.
- Balandra is a Protected Natural Area with capacity-limited daily entry slots set by the environmental authority. We depart early to go for the morning slot, but entry cannot be guaranteed. If we miss the slot, we visit the Balandra lookout and extend your day at Tecolote at no extra cost.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
