Whale Shark Migration
La Paz Bay, Baja Sur — juvenile whale sharks (12m long, gentle, plankton-eating) gather close enough to swim with from a boat tour. Significantly cheaper than Australian Ningaloo or Philippine Cebu options.
Practical info
Tours run 9am – 3pm. No SCUBA, no flash photography. Snorkel only. Local operators charge ~$80; international package companies charge $300+ for the same trip.
Expected weather during the event
Avg high 23°C · low 10°C · 9 rain days
Less-crowded alternatives
- Ningaloo Reef, Australia (March-July) — bigger, far more expensive
- Cebu, Philippines (year-round) — controversial captive feeding
Pair with
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