Snorkelling with Whale Sharks in La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico

Calle 2, Mexico

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Swim with the biggest fish in the oceanTake incredible underwater photos

After less than 2 hours driving north from Cabo San Lucas, you’ll reach La Paz (leaving the pure pleasure tourists to their sunbeds). ‘Lifetime memories are made here’ should be La Paz bay’s motto. A perfect way to finish a day exploring La Paz bay is by searching for whale sharks. In the late afternoon, the biggest fish in the ocean is in feeding mode. You’ll get an instant adrenaline rush by hopping in the water and swimming right next to these huge but harmless sharks (no touching though).

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