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Balandra & Tecolote: Hike, Kayak, and Snorkel in Paradise
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221 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
- Kayak equipment
- Bottled water
- Lunch
- Snorkeling gear
- All inclusive fees and taxes
- Carbonated beverages
- Kayak equipment
- Bottled water
- Lunch
- Snorkeling gear
- All inclusive fees and taxes
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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Joe_r
Apr 24, 2025
The excursion is not for... - The excursion is for people who are in good shape. The conditions for kayaking on our morning were not ideal three of us braved the high wind and completed it. Then the hike to the beach while not technical was challenging. Make sure you have shoes with support as you will be hiking over rocky terrain. Overall the excursion was fantastic and we would highly recommend it for those seeking a little challenge and adventure. Our guides Alberto and Alex were remarkable and very knowledgeable. We had a person in our group who did not speak Spanish but both of them spoke great English. Both tours we did with MTA were worth every penny.
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Sherpa401673
Apr 20, 2025
amazing experience - Professional guidance through out, the mangrove converted our kayaking trip in an amazing experience. The hiking was wonderful. We enjoyed the whole day complemented with a delicious lunch. The weather forecast indicated windy conditions, we were contacted with very direct an honest approach offering to cancel the activity, we finally decide to take the risk and wait for actual conditions, at the end we were able to complete the kayak and hiking activity; snorkeling activity was cancelled since our safety was not guaranteed (they really cared about our safety).
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Gourdguy
Apr 16, 2025
Balandra Kayak Adventure - A wonderful experience paddling through the Mangroves and snorkeling around the Pelican rock. Our guides were informative and fun.The lunch was tasty. Looking forward to more trips with MTA.
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Sobetravels
Apr 15, 2025
Perfect Day outing from La Paz! - Our family had an amazing day on the water with MTA! The kayaking at Balandra was so peaceful! The snorkle session, although short and limited, was fun and perfectly timed. The hike to Tecolote was beautiful and very doable for our 11 and 14yr olds. The pesto ceviche lunch at Tecolote was the food highlight of our entire week in Baja. Our guides Mateo and Alejandro were the best! Not only did we learn so much about Balandra and the area, but we had really insightful and interesting conversations throughout the day. We are grateful for such a wonderful day and will cherish the photos and memories for years to come!
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Amy_c
Apr 11, 2025
Great variety of... - Great variety of activities - kayaking through the mangroves, snorkeling at Balandra, hiking to Tecolote and enjoying ceviche on the beach. Our tour guides Alex and Daniel were friendly, informative, and made the tour fun!
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Marie
Apr 11, 2025
Wow! - We arrived at the park entrance at 7:40am and had no difficulty at all in accessing it, Alex and his colleague were right in front of us to hand us the bracelets. Kayaking in the mangroves, snorkeling, hiking to see Balandra Beach from a viewpoint and then to Telecote beach for lunch!
“Easy” hike but some climbs in the sand / rock that takes about 1 hour. MTA will take care of your vehicle and bring it to the end point 👌🏻! So if you want to stay relaxing in Telecote Beach then you can, there is a small restaurant and sun loungers that you can rent, otherwise bring your things in your car. Alex and his colleague were welcoming and passionate about nature. The day is perfect, I definitely recommend this activity!!
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Flyer04057163368
Apr 7, 2025
Must Do! - Trip started at Balandra with kayaking through the mangroves. Seeing all the wildlife. The guides were very knowledgeable and pleasant. We did some snorkeling. The conditions were a bit rough, waters were choppy but guides had alternative activity for those who werent confident swimmers. My bf wasn't a great swimmer but wanted to try snorkeling, so the guide was sure to be right there next to him, helping him and making sure he got the best out of his experience. I saw all kinds of marine life around the coral reefs. The hike passed through beautiful beaches and offered 360 views. It was breathtaking. The grand finish at Tecolote with the most delicious ceviche I've ever tasted was a perfect end to a perfect day. Word of advice, plan to stay at Tecolote Beach to enjoy the water. I was sad I arranged Pick up ride too early. We took a taxi from center of town and it was $800 pesos round trip. Approx $40USD. Bring sunscreen!
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G5131vdalbertoa
Apr 7, 2025
We definitely found Paz en La Paz - Let me begin by saying this trip is amazing from beginning to end, and trust me, you wont want it to. Everything you can imagined and more. And of course I can't forget about one of the best ceviches ive ever had (green ceviche) ending the tour at tecolote beach.. you wont wanna leave. Ask for Sergio and Daniel there great and will definitely keep you guys laughing.
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Hayleyk798
Apr 2, 2025
a triathalon of sorts - but well worth it! - we had an amazing time with dani and sergio - beautiful views, delicious water and tasty ceviche :) would recommend this to anyone, it is quite an adventure.
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Tlcinthelbc
Apr 17, 2025
Kayak, Snorkel, Hike=Fun! - Kayak, Snorkel and Hike was great. Marie was a very good leader of our group in some challenging windy conditions. She guided us to a great snorkel location. Sooo many fish. Alex took us on a wonderful hike through all types of terrain. We got up close and personal with Mushroom Rock and had amazing views of Balandra Bay. The post hike beach picnic was outstanding! The shaded tent and chairs along with a cool drink were a welcome sight!
Thank you for a wonderful day!
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