Espiritu Santo Island Adventure: Snorkel with Sea Lions and Learn Local History

Embark on an unforgettable adventure to Espiritu Santo Island! Swim with playful sea lions, explore secluded beaches, and learn about the island’s fascinating history and local culture. Book your certified guided tour now!

Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 75PFFJ9Q+CQ3 - Enjoy snorkeling with the playful sea lions at Los Islotes, home to a colony of over 600 sea lions. During the reproductive season in June, July, and August, snorkeling takes place at alternative sites, such as rocky reefs, which may also host sea lions!
    Savor a delightful lunch on a sandy beach with the island’s turquoise waters,…
What's Included
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Use of snorkeling equipment
  • Carbonated beverages
  • Lunch
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic beverages
Additional Information

Espiritu Santo Island is an unforgettable, breathtaking haven!
Having a swim surrounded by frolicsome sea lions is a delightful experience as they often approach swimmers to interact.
(Note: Due to regulations, sea lion rookery excursions are unavailable during June, July, and August. During these months, we view them from the boat and partake in…

Location
Paseo Álvaro Obregón 220
Paseo Álvaro Obregón
The fiscal dock is located on the La Paz Malecon, right next to the La Perla sculpture.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Phoebe_b
Nov 2, 2025
Amazing experience that I... - Amazing experience that I will never forget. The guide was very knowledgeable and friendly, the wildlife we saw was incredible, the lunch was delicious.
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Jack
Nov 1, 2025
Just amazing! - What a day!! If you enjoy snorkeling with wildlife, this is the trip to take. It begins with a longish boat ride from La Paz past beautiful vistas and the magnificent coastline of the Baja. Our first stop was to observe the blue footed boobies resting in their natural habitat. The only other place on the planet to observe them is in the Galápagos Islands. From there we stopped at a wildlife sanctuary teeming with Frigate birds, known to fly for months at a time. And our last stop was the island known for the sea lion habitat. The water was comfortably warm, no wet suits needed. We donned our supplied mask, snorkel and fins and entered one of the richest underwater experiences I have ever had. Sea lions everywhere! Swimming among us, letting us pet their smooth bellies. The best location was in a cave(not claustrophobic) where the pups like to hang. Utterly wonderful. Besides the main attraction, there were schools of other colorful fish wherever you looked. We spent an hour there before heading to a secluded beach where we had a delicious lunch of two different kinds of ceviche and accompanying food. Then it was back to La Paz where we now have memories for a lifetime.
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297benb
Oct 31, 2025
Best, snorkeling adventure ever - One of, if not the best, snorkeling adventure ever. The sea lion pups at the north end of Espiritu Santo were delightful, fun and very interactive, especially in the cave. Our guide, David, and our boat captain, Alexis were both excellent, very professional but fun to engage with. Definitely an experience I'd do again and would definitely recommend to others!
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D9715yjjessicad
Oct 29, 2025
Amazing trip! - One of our favorite experiences on our trip! Mateo and crew were excellent and engaging. It was fun to learn about the wildlife in the Espirito National park and the sea lions were beautiful! Lucky to see all of the pups that were just a few months old. Plus snorkeling over the reef and lunch were amazing. 10 out of 10! Book this fun day trip!
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Travel13658688098
Oct 28, 2025
Swam with seals & turtles - Mexico Travel Adventures is the best! This was our 2nd trip with them. We swam with seals & turtles, saw amazing fish & birds, ate delicious ceviche and enjoyed every minute. Our captain Curry plus Marie were fantastic and made sure that we were all very well taken care of. DONT MISS OUT!!
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Ciararw3048re
Oct 27, 2025
10/10 experience!!! - Exceptional tour!!! Not only was the tour itself incredible- the staff went above & beyond to make sure my family had an amazing experience. Swimming with the sea lions was such a cool experience, they were so friendly and adorable- to be able to get that close to them was incredible. We even got to see 6 SEA TURTLES! Hands- down one of the best experiences myself and family have had. Don’t miss out on this tour! The staff have really thought of everything that you could possibly need while you’re on the tour. A special thank you to Andrea, Karen, and Mariel for being so helpful and accommodating!
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H8468jsjessicam
Oct 27, 2025
10/10 Once Again!!! - This is our third adventure with MTA, second time doing Espiritu Santo with them, and they are just fantastic. We had our whole family on the boat-- grandparents in the their 60's on down to our 15 month old-- and they did an incredible job making it fun for everyone. I would endorse anything MTA does and can't recommend them highly enough. They are very communicative, too, which makes planning the day ahead of time much easier. After booking with them, they are very easy to reach out to so you can iron out any details in your plan as needed. Seriously love this crew!!! As an aside, we've also done adventures with other local places and the approach of other places just doesn't hold a candle to everyone at MTA. If you're on the fence on which excursions to book on your trip, definitely book this one and the Ocean Seafari with MTA!!
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Jeannebd2288qp
Oct 27, 2025
Magic - I had an amazing time with the MTA team. The place, the animals, the team, everything was together for an unforgettable moment.
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Alainr964
Oct 25, 2025
amazing tour - amazing tour, flexibility in changing the dates in the last minute due to weather constrains, very good and interesting guide. highly recomended!
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Moraimad2019
Oct 25, 2025
An unforgettable experience - Our family was lucky enough to enjoy this tour with Mateo and Christian and we were amazed. Swimming with the sea lions was magical, the snorkeling let us see the underwater beauty and each beach we visited was more beautiful than the last. Service was first rate, the team super attentive and professional, and the food... delicious! They made us feel at home, but in paradise. Definitely a spectacular experience that I would recommend to anyone visiting La Paz. Thank you for giving us memories that we will treasure forever!
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up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).