La Paz Whale Shark Guides: Season, Rules, Prices, Safety
Guides to swimming with whale sharks in La Paz: when the season runs and why it closes, the rules in the water, prices, safety, and Cabo or La Paz as a base.
Is Swimming with Whale Sharks Safe?
Whale sharks eat plankton and are not dangerous to swimmers. What the real risks are in La Paz, who should not swim, how cold the water is, and the age limits.
Read guide →La Paz Whale Shark Season
When to swim with whale sharks in La Paz: mid-November to mid-April, best November to January, and why the swim has closed early in some years.
Read guide →Whale Shark Rules in La Paz
The rules for swimming with whale sharks in La Paz: 5 swimmers per guide, 2 m from the head and 3 m from the tail, no touching, and how to spot a licensed boat.
Read guide →Whale Sharks from Cabo
Swimming with whale sharks from Cabo San Lucas: the 10-hour day trip to La Paz with hotel pickup, or a night in La Paz and a 3-hour swim. Prices for 2026-27.
Read guide →How Much Is a Whale Shark Tour in La Paz?
La Paz whale shark tour prices for 2026-27: about $110 to $176 from the marina, $259 from Cabo. What each price includes and the fees paid in cash.
Read guide →Whale Sharks and Sea Lions in La Paz
The La Paz combination tours: whale sharks in the morning, sea lions and Balandra after, from $230.84 (October 2026). When one long day beats two trips.
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