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Guides
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Diving in La Paz: what the Sea of Cortez offers divers
Sea lions, rays, turtles, schooling fish and the occasional hammerhead. What diving from La Paz is like, from a two-tank day to a week-long expedition, and what to wear.
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The Sea of Cortez wildlife calendar: what to see each month
Whale sharks, sea lions, gray whales, mobula rays and the sardine run all have their months. A month-by-month guide to wildlife trips and water temperature from La Paz.
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Whale watching from La Paz: Gray whales at Puerto Chale
From December to March, gray and humpback whales gather off Baja to breed and rest. How to see them at Puerto Chale on a full day from La Paz, and what to bring.
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Swimming with sea lions at Los Islotes, Espíritu Santo island
Los Islotes at Espíritu Santo island is home to a sea lion colony where playful pups swim up to snorkelers. When to go, water temperature, how the day works and what to bring.
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Whale shark season in La Paz: when to go and what to expect
Whale shark season in La Paz runs from November to April. When to go, water temperature, how a small-group snorkel works, the rules in the water and what to bring.