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Balandra & Tecolote: Hike, Kayak, and Snorkel in Paradise
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266 Ratings
A Playa Balandras
Embark on an unforgettable adventure in Balandra and Tecolote, where you can hike, kayak, and snorkel in paradise. Discover the hidden gems, learn about local history, and encounter fascinating marine life with our bilingual marine biologist guides.
Embark on an unforgettable adventure in Balandra and Tecolote, where you can hike, kayak, and snorkel in paradise. Discover the hidden gems, learn about local history, and encounter fascinating marine life with our bilingual marine biologist guides.
Duration:
7 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Playa Balandra - Enjoy kayaking and snorkeling at Balandra, followed by a hike to Tecolote. Discover stunning beaches and snorkel around a rocky reef. The kayaking and snorkeling activities last approximately 2 hours. The hike covers 5 km of rocky and sandy terrain, with potential wet areas if the tide is high, taking about 2.5 hours on average….
- Playa Balandra - Enjoy kayaking and snorkeling at Balandra, followed by a hike to Tecolote. Discover stunning beaches and snorkel around a rocky reef. The kayaking and snorkeling activities last approximately 2 hours. The hike covers 5 km of rocky and sandy terrain, with potential wet areas if the tide is high, taking about 2.5 hours on average. Traverse through desert patches, rocky hills, ocean cliffs, sandy beaches, and intertidal zones, all offering breathtaking views! The hike concludes at Tecolote beach, where lunch and relaxation await until 3 pm. Tandem sit-on-top kayaks are used, and life jackets are provided. The kayaks are suitable for individuals weighing up to 90 kilos. The day ends with a delightful lunch featuring local and fresh ceviche at the beach. Vegan options are available upon request! This adventure requires an intermediate fitness level, and booking on non-windy days is recommended.
Please note that a car or taxi is necessary for this adventure! Let us know if assistance is needed in coordinating a pickup with a trusted taxi. Transportation from downtown La Paz is 1200 pesos per car.
What's Included
- Carbonated beverages
- Bottled water
- Lunch
- All Fees and Taxes
- Use of snorkeling equipment
- Kayak equipment
- Carbonated beverages
- Bottled water
- Lunch
- All Fees and Taxes
- Use of snorkeling equipment
- Kayak equipment
What's Not Included
- Private transportation
- Alcoholic beverages
- Private transportation
- Alcoholic beverages
Additional Information
While Balandra beach is open to all, there is more to it than the primary beach that most tourists are familiar with. During this excursion, we’ll guide you through the intricate details and elevated viewpoints of Balandra, offering you insight into the local history and the area’s fauna. All our tour leaders are bilingual and have substantial experience as marine biologists.
While Balandra beach is open to all, there is more to it than the primary beach that most tourists are familiar with. During this excursion, we’ll guide you through the intricate details and elevated viewpoints of Balandra, offering you insight into the local history and the area’s fauna. All our tour leaders are bilingual and have substantial experience as marine biologists.
Location
A Playa Balandras
We'll meet at the queue to enter Balandra at 7:40 am. Since only a certain amount of people are allowed in at 8 am, we need to get on line in time in order to be allowed in.
Your guides will be there in a Honda Pilot with kayaks tied on top.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Oliviac332
Sep 19, 2025
Very good snorkeling and kayaking experience - It was a very good experience, kayaking and snorkeling very well. The guides were very friendly and attentive. highly recommended to those who like active experiences that require a little physical preparation.
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Ricardo_c
Sep 12, 2025
Excellent - We really liked the experience, a bit stumbled because there was high tide; the dreamscapes, kayaking and snorkeling very nice : the attention and knowledge of Dani and Alex of the best.
Super recommended !!
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Storyteller263230
Sep 8, 2025
10/10 - Never a dull moment! - Great tour if you're looking for a little bit of adventure and physical activities. Never a dull moment! We started out with kayaking from Balandra main beach into the mangrove lagoon, where our marine biologist Danny explained to us the ecology and spotted the nearby seabirds, then snorkeled on our way back - the water was fairly calm, and Danny showed me a sea urchin! After getting back to the beach, I went with Alex to hike along the water front, then up the hill to come over to Tecolote beach where lunch awaited. The hiking stretch was a little bit physically challenging as we needed to be careful walking in the rocky intertidal zones, and up the rocky desert hills, but Alex was kind and patient and making sure that I felt comfortable and safe going at my own pace. I never felt pressured or rushed - we took breaks as needed (the landscapes from up top were amazing too!) and took dips in the clear, refreshing ocean along and after the hike, which felt so rewarding!
The tour was not only fun, but both Danny and Alex were very knowledgeable. It was not just a simple trip to a famous beach but I learned a lot and feel more appreciative of the local conservation efforts. Highly recommended - definitely bring along some water shoes and some bandana and long-sleeved for sun coverage!
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Lunaaedgar
Sep 5, 2025
Awesome experience! - If you want to try something different and connect with nature, this is a great way to start. Prepare yourself for hiking and bring along sun protection, as you'll be rewarded with stunning landscape views. It’s definitely worth it!
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Scenic18706437013
Aug 14, 2025
100/10 - Yesterday was a dream! Karen the coordinator did the most to get us to and back from the tour. 10/10 with Alejandro & Danny our tour guides! They were attentive to our needs, and knowledgeable. We learned a lot about the peoples effort to keep La Paz clean and safe from damages of infrastructure. We also enjoyed the intimate tour as only another couple joined. This was truly amazing! Thank you MTA and thank you La Paz for the beautiful memories. #protectlapaz #protectthemangroves
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Jare1326
Aug 10, 2025
Marine cultural learning - Good option to not only reach the entry point of the sloop beach and stay there as long as allowed if it is something tired and physical activity to estimate but the experience not only of appreciating the landscapes but of the knowledge of your guide biologists makes the unique learning tour of the area
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Paola
Jul 25, 2025
Amazing Balandra Adventure - One of my top adventures. Balandra is a paradise and this excursion allows full access to the mangrove, snorkeling, a gorgeous marine walk and hike. Our guides, Eduardo and Esteban were so warm and knowledgeable, they made the experience unforgettable. Ceviche on the beach was a fantastic ending to an unforgettable day.
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514carmenmarias
Jul 23, 2025
Excellent experience I would definitely repeat. - All the activities carried out were 100%, recommended to a thousand. Thanks especially to our guides Esteban and Alberto, they gave us snacks, water and food of course. To those who will go, I recommend good shoe that can be wet and lots of blocker.
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Pdxcinzia
Jul 20, 2025
- This tour deserves all the stars. We had a fantastic day kayaking in the mangrove lagoon, snorkeling all to ourselves in open water, and hiking (often through the low tide - be prepared with good water shoes & a sense of adventure) along several of Balandra's 7 beaches & finally up over the ridge to reach Tecolote Beach, where lunch awaited. If you're lucky you'll have Mateo and Alberto as your guides. Both are marine biologists by training and have deep knowledge about the ecology and conservation practices in the region. An absolute delight to spend the day with them. Highest recommendation.
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Curiosity597220
Sep 22, 2025
No show of the Agency with no prior warning! - They simply didn’t show up at the designated place and location! I don’t think I need to describe anything else, that was such an unprofessional attitude, I had two days in La Paz for Tours, and I simply lost the second and last because of them.
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