La Paz

Diving and Snorkeling

Popular diving and snorkeling spots include the coral banks off Isla Espíritu Santo, the sea-lion colony off Isla Partida, and the seamount 14 km (9 mi) farther north (best for serious divers).

Baja Expeditions runs multiday dive packages in the Sea of Cortez. Seven-day excursions aboard the 80-foot Don José dedicated dive boat start at $1,595 for cabin, food, and nearly unlimited diving. Live-aboard trips run from June into November. You may spot whale sharks in June. 2625 Garnet Ave., San Diego, CA, 92109. 612/125-3828; 800/843-6967 in U.S. www.bajaex.com.

The Cortez Club is a full-scale water-sports center with equipment rental and scuba, snorkeling, kayaking, and sportfishing tours. A two-tank dive costs about $125. La Concha Beach Resort, Hwy. to Pichilingue, Km 5, between downtown and Pichilingue, La Paz, Baja California Sur, 23004. 612/121-6120. www.cortezclub.com.

Fun Baja offers scuba and snorkel trips with the sea lions. Two-tank scuba trips start at $135. Hwy. to Pichilingue, Km 2, La Paz, Baja California Sur, 23004. 612/121-5884; 800/667-5362 in U.S. www.funbaja.com.

More Sports and Outdoors

• Boating and Fishing
• Diving and Snorkeling

• Kayaking
• Whale-Watching