Swimming with Whale Sharks in La Paz
The whale shark is the largest fish in the world reaching up to 20 m (60 feet), frequently its named
and huge size cause people to confuse them with whales. Unlike whales breath oxygen from the air,
whales sharks obtain oxygen throught their gills, just like fish and other sharks.
What makes whale sharks different from other sharks is that whale sharks do not eat meat, but consume tiny animals floating in the sea, called plankton, in feeding habit, they are similar to most of the largest whales, catching this tiny floating plankton by opening their mouts and letting in large amounts of seawater and passing in throught a filtering structure located on their gills.
Whale Shark meet in large numbers in Bahia de la Paz, giving people from all over the world
an opportunity to experience one of the most exciting encounters between people and nature. Ecotourist can get relatively close to these giants and enjoy a memorable experience providing they adhere to certain rules.
We pick up you at your hotel at 9:00 am to fit you with snorkel gear and head to the marina, a short boat A short boat ride will deliver you to where the gentle giants feed. After a short briefing, get ready to stealthily enter the water to catch a glimpse of the world's biggest fish. Enjoy refreshment on the way back to La Paz around 1:00 p.m
Price $55 usd per person
Available in season May - June and September - December
Reserve now and plan your adventure!
and huge size cause people to confuse them with whales. Unlike whales breath oxygen from the air,
whales sharks obtain oxygen throught their gills, just like fish and other sharks.
What makes whale sharks different from other sharks is that whale sharks do not eat meat, but consume tiny animals floating in the sea, called plankton, in feeding habit, they are similar to most of the largest whales, catching this tiny floating plankton by opening their mouts and letting in large amounts of seawater and passing in throught a filtering structure located on their gills.
Whale Shark meet in large numbers in Bahia de la Paz, giving people from all over the world
an opportunity to experience one of the most exciting encounters between people and nature. Ecotourist can get relatively close to these giants and enjoy a memorable experience providing they adhere to certain rules.
We pick up you at your hotel at 9:00 am to fit you with snorkel gear and head to the marina, a short boat A short boat ride will deliver you to where the gentle giants feed. After a short briefing, get ready to stealthily enter the water to catch a glimpse of the world's biggest fish. Enjoy refreshment on the way back to La Paz around 1:00 p.m
Price $55 usd per person
Available in season May - June and September - December
Reserve now and plan your adventure!