Swim with sea lions and visit Espiritu Santo in La Paz (Baja California Sur, Mexico)

Visiting the Espiritu Santo Archipelago National Park, its paradisiacal beaches and swimming with the sea lions that live there was one of the plans we liked the most in La Paz, the capital of Baja California Sur, and it is one of the most sought-after plans.

In this post you will find all the information you need to organize your adventure in Espiritu Santo Island: when to go, how to go, how much it costs and what rules to follow to make your experience as incredible as ours was.

Check out our complete guide to Baja California Sur if you are planning a trip to the area.

Basic facts to visit Espiritu Santo Island in La Paz

When to go: ideally from September to May if you want to swim with sea lions since during the months of June, July and August it is forbidden to swim and dive with them because it is their reproduction and birth period (you can snorkel in other points as well). More info here

How many days: One day is enough to do the activity, although you will want to stay a few more in La Paz to enjoy all that the city and the area have to offer.

Rules: luckily, visiting Espiritu Santo Island and swimming with sea lions in La Paz is an activity with a strict regulation, limiting the number of boats and people at the same time in the National Park, the swimming time and sighting time with the sea lions, … More info here.

How to do the activity: you have to hire a tour of 7 hours approx. with an authorized operator. More info about the tours here.

Who to do the tour with: very important to choose a responsible company. We recommend Punta Baja Tours who explained and complied with the rules at all times. More info here.

How much it costs: The tour usually starts from 1600 pesos (80 USD) per person. More info here.

Climate: The weather in La Paz is usually sunny and hot during the day, and somewhat cooler in the early morning and at night. The water is usually between 21º and 26º, depending on the month.

What to bring: Windbreaker, sunscreen, sunglasses, water, cameras and, of course, travel insurance(in this link a 5% discount on the insurance we always use). More info here.

Where to stay: ideally you should stay in La Paz, and use the city as a base to do this and other amazing activities. More info here.

Language: Most tourists are from outside of Mexico, so it is common for Spanish and English to be spoken. Some companies have staff with other languages as well.

Currency: MXN ($) Mexican Peso (1$ equals 20$ MXN approx.). Check the updated exchange rate here

Where is La Paz

La Paz is the capital, main city and most populated city of the state of Baja California Sur. It is located in the south of the state, in western Mexico, on the Baja California peninsula.

The activity takes place in the Archipelago of Espiritu Santo National Park, which is located approximately 25 km from the city of La Paz (one and a half hours from the La Paz marina). Access to the Park is only by sea, so to visit it it is necessary to arrive by boat to the eastern limit of the Bay of La Paz.

Here is also a map of the Espiritu Santo Archipelago National Park, formed by two islands (Espiritu Santo Island and Isla Partida), also indicating where the Lobera is located, the place where you can snorkel with sea lions:

How to get to La Paz

La Paz has an international airport, so it may be your entry point to Baja California Sur, although you can also land at the airports of Los Cabos (2h30) or Loreto (4h10). We recommend you to use flight comparators such as Skyscanner and Kiwi and be flexible with the dates to get the best possible price.

By road, La Paz is located 2h from Cabo San Lucas, 2h15 from San José del Cabo, 1h from Todos Santos, 2h40 from Cabo Pulmo, 4h10 from Loreto…

The most advisable option if you are organizing a trip to Baja California Sur is to rent a car, to have freedom of time and movement.

The other options are to hire private transportation (EcoBajaTours has Shuttle service between La Paz and some of the southern points of Baja California Sur) or by bus (with Autobuses Aguila, which connects the main points of the Baja California peninsula).

Best time to go to Espiritu Santo Island in La Paz

All year round is a good time to visit Espiritu Santo Island and you will be able to visit the island all year round. However, if you want to swim with sea lions, the ideal time is from September to May, since during the months of June, July and August visitors are not allowed to swim and dive with sea lions because it is their reproduction and birth period. During those three summer months, normally the sea lion swimming activity is replaced by snorkeling at another point in the national park where you can see other marine flora and fauna.

Information about Espiritu Santo Island

Here are some interesting facts about the Espiritu Santo Archipelago National Park.

Brief introduction to Espiritu Santo Archipelago National Park

The Espiritu Santo Archipelago has been a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site since 2005 and a National Park since 2007. Located in the Gulf of California (also known as the Sea of Cortés), the archipelago is formed by two major islands, Isla Partida, to the north, and Espíritu Santo, to the south, and by three islets located off the western coast of Espíritu Santo Island, called La Ballena, El Gallo and La Gallina.

The marine protected area consists of 587 km2 and includes two polygonal areas: the first, around the islands of Espiritu Santo and La Partida, covers an area of 577.5 km2, and the second extends over the Bajo de Espiritu Santo with an area of 9.09 km2.

It harbors its biodiversity in its islands and islets as well as in its adjacent marine area. In terms of flora, there are more than 200 species of vascular plants (53 endemic) and in terms of fauna, more than 70 species of endemic insular fauna (including amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals), more than 50 species of aquatic birds that rest or nest in the archipelago, and at least 15 species of marine mammals such as the California sea lion, with a breeding colony of approximately 800 individuals, according to what we were told, in Los Islotes, north of the archipelago. It is precisely with them that we have the privilege of interacting during the visit.

In addition, the richness of the visit to the archipelago also has to do with the fact that all the habitats that characterize the Bay of La Paz are represented in this National Park: mangroves, sandy bottoms, rocky reefs, estuaries, bays and rhodolith beds not only form the basis of biodiversity but also allow the continuity of ecological processes.

There are three ways to enjoy the scenic beauty and wildlife of Espiritu Santo Island:

• Contemplating its landscapes from the sea in a panga, kayak, yacht or sailboat, included in the tour we did.
• Relaxing on one of its paradisiacal beaches, also included in the tour we did.
• Walking along the authorized trails

Rules for visiting Espiritu Santo Island and swimming with sea lions

Fortunately, the Espiritu Santo Archipelago National Park (and its flora and fauna) has measures to protect the species that inhabit the park. If you visit La Paz and you are going to visit Espiritu Santo Island, we ask you to do the activity in a responsible way, with an agency that promotes sustainable tourism and animal protection.

Be wary if the agency with which you do the tour does not respect the official measures and prohibitions. You can consult the official program here, and we leave here a summary of the measures:

• Before starting the activity there is a mandatory briefing by the guide about each of the activities to be performed, as well as the importance of the National Park and the sea lions as a protected species in Mexico.
• The tour boat must have the necessary permits and use the mooring buoys.
• Each visitor must pay a fee to visit the National Park (in most cases it is included in the price of the tour, otherwise you will have to pay it when boarding the boat – 110 pesos/person approx.) and will be given a bracelet that authorizes entry to the park. Every visitor is required to have this bracelet that allows you to enter the national park.
• The maximum number of people swimming or diving with the sea lions at the same time is 180 and there must be a guide for each group of 6 snorkeling visitors.
• The use of vests is mandatory and the use of gloves is prohibited.
• The entry into the water should be done gently avoiding making noise, splashing, jumping abruptly or jumping backwards, so as to affect as little as possible the marine fauna and flora.
• A minimum distance of 2.5 meters from coral formations must be maintained.
• Touching coral formations and harassing sea lions is prohibited. Code of Conduct: Watch, Don’t Touch
• Do not use sunscreen that is not biodegradable.

In order to conserve the ecosystems and biodiversity in the park, the observation and swimming area is delimited, leaving other areas of restricted access, where boats are prohibited from accessing the activity (under penalty of sanction).

Please, if you see non-compliance with any of these measures, report it immediately.

Official source of these measures and restrictions: Management Program of the National Park Exclusively the Marine Zone of the Archipelago of Espiritu Santo.

Are the rules enforced on Espiritu Santo Island in La Paz?

In our experience, during the activity, the rules were complied with. In any case, it is possible that some boats do not comply with the rules, just to please the people doing the tour. That is why it is important to hire tours with authorized operators, with a good reputation and that you can verify that they comply with the rules and put the protection of the national park and animal welfare before human entertainment.

How is the tour to Espiritu Santo Island in La Paz?

The order and type of activities may vary depending on the weather and the different tour operators, but in general, tours to Espiritu Santo Island include the following:

• Departure from La Paz boat between 10:00 and 11:00 a.m., always complying with the maximum number of boats at the same time and the number of guides per group of visitors. All visitors must have a bracelet authorizing their entrance to the National Park.
• Navigation through the Archipelago of Espiritu Santo passing by the bird sanctuary (Gaviotas islet), the old pearl farm (San Gabriel Bay) and the rock formations of La Paz Arch (apparently there is in competition between this arch and the one in Cabo San Lucas) and the mask of the god Niparajá in Candelero Bay.
• Snorkeling with sea lions in the Lobera (except in June, July and August), the tour usually includes all the necessary equipment.
• Lunch and free time at a beach on Espiritu Santo Island
• Return to La Paz around 18h or 19h.

How long is the tour to Espiritu Santo Island in La Paz?

It depends on the tour, but they usually last between 7 and 8 hours. In addition to the sailing time, you have to add the time of all the activities included in the tour.

How many people go on the boat?

It depends on the tour, the company and the price: there will always be a minimum of one captain, one guide and the number of tourists depending on the capacity of the boat.

In the tour we did with Punta Baja Tours we were 12 tourists, 2 guides and 1 captain.

Since there is a time limit for swimming with the sea lions per boat, it is important that you stay with your group and follow the guides at all times.

How much does the tour to Espiritu Santo Island in La Paz cost?

The price depends on the company you go with, the duration, the type of boat used, the amount of people… Most operators sell the tour for about 1600 pesos (about 90€) per person.

Since it is an activity with wild animals in freedom where the main goal is that they are respected and that it is done under the current regulations, we recommend that you do not look for the cheapest operator, and that you do some research on who you are going to do it with and their position regarding the protection of the environment and animal welfare.

Recommended company for the tour to Espiritu Santo Island in La Paz

In our case we did it with Punta Baja Tours and we highly recommend them: they explained the procedure to be followed as well as the rules, which they respected at all times.

When they took us to swim with sea lions, they also gave us a previous explanation of how we should behave, what to do and what not to do, etc., and the beach we visited as well as the food and drinks we were served were spectacular. We loved the tour!

Our experience in Espiritu Santo Island with Punta Baja Tours

In our case we went with Punta Baja Tours and did a combined tour, which included several activities:

• Snorkeling with sea lions in the National Park’s Lobera de la Lobera
• Relaxing time and lunch on a paradisiacal beach of Espiritu Santo Island, Ensenada Grande Beach.
• Navigation through the Bird Sanctuary on Gaviotas Islet and stop at the old pearl farms in San Gabriel Bay.
• Stop at the Arco de la Isla, a well-known rock formation where from a certain angle two naturally shaped stones create a silhouette similar to the Baja California peninsula.
• Stop at the Mask of the God Niparajá, an anthropomorphic figure sculpted naturally into the rock located on one of the most beautiful beaches of Espiritu Santo Island, a small bay known as “El Candelero”.

The tour starts around 11:30 am at the meeting point, Marina Costabaja, where we met our guides, Alan (biologist) and Vale (marine biologist) and our captain Emilio.

We arrived at our boat and there they provided us with all the equipment we would need: vest, snorkel equipment and fins. If you want a wetsuit, they have several sizes available and the rental price for the day is 200 MXN (around 10 USD). Inês rented one and Chris did not. At Randomtrip, we also brought our Gopro to take pictures of the sea lions and coral formations underwater, a towel to dry off and a waterproof windbreaker to keep us warm on the boat trips.

We got on the boat and head towards the first point: the Bird Sanctuary on Gaviotas Islet. We saw several pelicans, seagulls and even blue-footed boobies that migrate throughout the Pacific. The islet has a white layer that they call “nieve paceña” (La Paz snow) which is really guano, bird poop…

Then, around 12:30h, we arrived at the first official stop of the tour in Bahia de San Gabriel, where there used to be huge pearl farms. Here Alan tells us about the importance that the pearl industry had in La Paz, especially when Gaston Vives was the municipal president of La Paz, during the last decade of the XIX century until 1911. At that time the cultivation and collection of pearls in the hatcheries produced up to 10 million pearls per year.

It is also because of this history that there are goats in the archipelago! The goats were brought here by the people who worked in the pearl farms and, of course, multiplied until they became an invasive species on Espiritu Santo Island.

We also see several frigatebirds in the sky and Alan tells us that these birds cannot dive because, unlike pelicans or boobies, their feathers are not impervious to water, but they are excellent at detecting fish on the surface and their beak allows them to hunt them without diving. In addition, he tells us, they are also known as pirate birds since they steal food from other birds such as seagulls.

We passed by beautiful, huge and (happily) empty beaches with restricted access as they are sea turtle nesting areas.

The archipelago of Espiritu Santo Island consists of two major islands, La Partida to the north and Espiritu Santo to the south, and three islets located off the western coast of Espiritu Santo Island. We pass by them and Alan explains the origin of their names: La Ballena islet (because it resembles a whale), El Gallo (because the cactus on top look like roosterfish spines) and La Gallina (because the rooster always has a hen nearby…).

During the journey to La Lobera we admire the incredible landscape of the archipelago. The lines and layers we see in the rocks are geological horizons: the dark part was magma that solidified and turned into basalt, and the upper part is tuff, volcanic ash that was compacted and acquires the reddish color of the minerals. It is all tilted because here there was a collision of tectonic plates and one of the plates went under the other (millions of years ago, and will continue in millions of years). The whole archipelago is of volcanic origin.

The next stop, around 13:30h, is the star of the tour: La Lobera. Arriving at the observation area and swimming with the sea lions, Alan gives us a briefing, where he explains all the rules, especially that the group stays together at all times following the guides, warning that you can not harass the sea lions, or get too close (if they want, they will approach), and that if we stretch our hands open they are likely to come to play and nibble it as they confuse it with starfish, their “favorite toy” (so that we do or not depending on what we want). In our opinion it is better to avoid physical contact and just watch them.

As soon as we arrive we see several sea lions on the rocks and some in “spa mode“, with part of the body in the water and part out, to regulate their temperature. We put on our snorkeling gear and get in the water

In La Lobera there are, as we were told, about 800 specimens of sea lions, males can weigh up to 500kg and females up to 100 kgs. We see several females and some very playful pups (did we already said that we would swim with sea lions every day?), some curious females approach us and a very territorial male warns us with his presence that we should not come any closer. The truth is that the males are imposing and we had never seen such a big one.

After half an hour with the sea lions (or a little less, the time flew by), we returned to the boat to see the famous La Paz Arch, a rock formation that, when viewed from a certain angle, creates a silhouette similar to that of the Baja California peninsula.

It is said that when passing under the arch you can and should ask something positive to the god Niparajá and that’s what we did: we asked to see a humpback whale on this tour, something that in this season (February) can happen. We weren’t lucky that day but the truth is that we can’t complain after the amount of humpback whale jumps we had enjoyed in Cabo San Lucas a few days before. By the way, apparently, there is rivalry between La Paz and Los Cabos because of their arches. At Randomtrip we think that, although we liked La Paz much better than Cabo San Lucas, the arch of Los Cabos and its significance, separating the Pacific from the Sea of Cortez, seemed more impressive. But maybe the fact of seeing a humpback whale jumping near it had an influence….

Around 3:00 pm we arrive at the other star of the tour: Ensenada Grande Beach, one of the paradisiacal beaches of the National Park. Here our guides and the captain prepare delicious ceviche tostadas and jack mackerel salad, as well as tortas (sandwiches), beers, juices and fruit. We also have free time to enjoy this paradise, rest and snorkel.

Ensenada Grande Beach. Espiritu Santo Archipelago National Park. Photos by Randomtrip. All rights reserved

After almost 2 hours enjoying the beach, we got on the boat and around 5:30 pm we arrived at the last stop, Candelero Bay. Here there is a wall called ‘Wall of 1000 faces‘ (because if you look carefully you can decipher several faces on the cliff) although there is one face that stands out, the mask of the god Niparajá, God of Life for the ancient Pericúes.

Legend has it that every day, before going out to fish, the islanders left an offering in the mouth of the god’s mask (in one of the hollows of this anthropomorphic rock formation) and when they returned they found nothing, thinking that their god would accept the offering and bring them wealth. Actually what happened was that the offerings were eaten and distributed among the birds and the babisuris (a small mammal similar to lemurs). As a curiosity, Alan tells us that all this rock is tuff that keeps air inside in the form of bubbles for thousands of years and as it erodes it generates these curious formations.

On the way back to La Paz, around 18:30h, already after watching an incredible sunset at sea from the boat (with a beer in hand), we passed by the famous Balandra Bay, with its several paradisiacal beaches (we would enjoy one of them the next day on the Whale Shark Tour in La Paz) and we contemplated the beach of the same name, Balandra beach and its mushroom from the sea. Alan tells us that the name Balandra Beach comes from the boats that were used, the balandros, because the sea was very shallow and the big boats could not enter (it was a commercial area), so they used those small boats called balandros.

Finally we head for the port, where we arrive around 19:00, ending the tour.

Map with the places visited during our tour to Espiritu Santo Island, swimming with sea lions and beach.

Here is a map with the places visited during our tour:

• Marina Costabaja, from where we left
• Bird Sanctuary on Gaviotas islet
• Old San Gabriel Bay pearl farms
• La Lobera: sighting and swimming with sea lions
• La Paz Arch
• Ensenada Grande Beach
• Candelero Bay and the Mask of the God Niparajá
• Balandra Bay, Balandra Beach and the Mushroom

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You can see featured Instagram stories about our visit to La Paz here.

Here you can also see a reel we made telling our experience in Isla Espiritu Santo swimming with sea lions and in Playa Ensenada Grande with Punta Baja Tours:

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What to see and do in La Paz

Besides visiting Espiritu Santo Island, there is much more to see and do in La Paz. Here are the main ones, you can see more in our complete guide to La Paz:

• Swim with the Whale Shark (and also visit Balandra Bay and one of its paradisiacal beaches).

• Visit the beaches of La Paz such as Bahia Balandra, Tecolote, see the views of the beaches from the lookout points, etc.

• Strolling along the malecon of La Paz

• Enjoy incredible sunsets from the malecon, from Cerro de la Calavera or from the beaches.

• Visit the Whale and Marine Science Museum and learn not only about sea lions but also about the different types of cetaceans.

We will tell you in detail everything you can see and do in La Paz in our complete guide to La Paz, the capital of Baja California Sur.

Where to stay in La Paz

In La Paz you should ideally stay near the Malecon of the capital of Baja California Sur. At Randomtrip we recommend the following accommodations, depending on how much you want/can invest per night:

• Hotel Zar La Paz (from 65 USD/night): one of the most economical options in downtown La Paz, close to the Malecon and with quality and comfort.
• Maar Studios (from 65 USD/night): if you prefer to stay in a self-catering apartment instead of a hotel room, check out these studios two blocks from the Malecón.
• Aquamarina (from 89 USD/night): an excellent value for money option. It was where our friends Sara and Rui stayed so we have excellent first hand opinions.
• Hotel HBlue (from 160 USD/night): comfortable rooms, friendly staff, rich breakfast and central location
• Malecón 1680 (from 186 USD/night): an unbeatable view and close to everything

• Casa Al Mar (from 268 USD): in the heart of the Malecón and with an entrance that does not go unnoticed when walking around, this accommodation has 4-star suites and a very good-looking restaurant.

• Baja Club Hotel (from 295 USD/night): if you want to treat yourself, this 5-star hotel, member of Design Hotels, is the place to stay in La Paz. Impeccable aesthetics, comfort and an incredible sunset from the hotel’s terrace bar. The companion we went with on the whale shark tour was staying here and couldn’t recommend it more, he was thrilled.

• República Pagana ( from 308 USD/night): another option if you want to stay in one of the best hotels in La Paz with views and swimming pool.

If none of these accommodations convince you, take a look at all these in this link and remember that the prices we mention are approximate and change according to the type of room and the season.

Best restaurants in La Paz

• Taco Fish La Paz: We loved these fish and shrimp tacos. Good, hearty and inexpensive with super friendly service.
• Tacos de pescado El Estadio: Alan, our guide on the tour to Espíritu Santo, recommended us this place; his description: “tacos that don’t close” and “if I eat three I’ll need a crane to get me out”. And sure enough, they were incredible and very filling.
• La Carreta: we liked the shrimp tostadas and the sierra salad so much that we repeated.

• Claros Fish Jr.: one of the best taco places in the capital, we loved it. Excellent value for money. Ideal to try several specialties of Southern Californian gastronomy.
• Made Pizza Bar: if you have a craving for pizza, go to Made, incredible quality and pizzas from the most traditional to the most original. In fact, in the same street pizzeria there are several options with several terraces and good vibes (Note that the pizzeria does not open until 17:00h).

• Paradiso Bakery: if you don’t want Mexican antojitos or local breakfast in the morning, Paradiso’s bread, juices, croissants and coffee are your best option. It was the place where we had the best breakfast in La Paz. It is on the same premises as Made Pizzas but Paradiso is not open in the evenings, only in the mornings so they share the beautiful terrace.

• Fuego y Leña: Another excellent place for handmade pizzas, cooked in a wood-fired oven.
• Hantō: if you’re looking for something different, several people recommended this Japanese restaurant to us
• Patio Península: We didn’t try the food but we went to have a few Palomas (cocktails with tequila and grapefruit soda) while we enjoyed the sunset.
• Mariscos El Toro Güero: recommended for seafood at good prices.
• La Baja Crudas Mariskeria: another excellent place for seafood
• Azotea HRP: The rooftop terrace of the República Pagana hotel has a unique design and incredible views at sunset.

For a drink in the evening, we recommend Mezcalería La Miserable.

Recommendations for visiting Espiritu Santo Island and swimming with sea lions as a responsible tourist

At Randomtrip we always advocate animal welfare over human entertainment, so here are our recommendations for this activity, based on our experience:

• Adjust your expectations: if you go to Espiritu Santo Island in the months when the island is not closed for swimming and diving with sea lions (that is, all year round except from June to September) you will probably see and get to swim with several sea lions, but there are never guarantees. Remember that you are doing an activity with wild animals in the wild and everything depends 100% on them, they can get closer or less, be more or less curious, be more or less eager to interact with you.
• Increase your patience: You never know what nature is going to give you that day, but remember that just being there is a privilege.
• Never pressure the captain and/or guide to get too close or overstay your welcome. The captains know the rules by heart, know the boat and the area like the back of their hand and have been observing sea lion behavior for years, so listen to them and don’t force them to break the rules. Unfortunately, even though there are regulations to abide by, sometimes captains/guides, in order to please clients, give in to forcing some rules due to client pressure (such as entering the water without a vest or staying with the sea lions longer than allowed). Don’t do it and remember to always put the welfare of the animal before your entertainment.
• Don’t touch the sea lions. You will be reminded at the briefing, so don’t be an irresponsible tourist and don’t promote animal abuse. If the sea lion wants to approach you, rub or play with your hands, it will always be THEIR choice, not yours.
• Be kind to other people: During our tour we were lucky to share the experience with people who lived this incredible activity with emotion and respect and, unfortunately, with others who did not (they chose “the best place” on the boat both on the way there and on the way back, without even asking or communicating it with the rest of the group, they repeated food without the whole group having eaten, …). If you go on a shared tour, learn to share the space with the rest of the people so that everyone can have an excellent experience.
• Be responsible with waste and resource management: Remember the unique and special environment you are in, don’t throw absolutely nothing into the sea and bring a reusable water bottle to avoid buying single-use plastic bottles.

Checklist: what to bring for Espiritu Santo Island and swimming with sea lions

Here is the list of products that we believe you should bring for this adventure in Espiritu Santo Island:

• A  reusable water bottle like one of these to carry water with you all the time and void single-use plastic.
• Water proof dry bag like this one, very useful to keep your photographic equipment, cell phone and wallet safe from getting wet on the boat (whales sometimes blow near the boat or even hit the water with their fin or tail near the boat, and water can reach the boat).
• A neck gaiter like this one to protect yourself from wind and cold
• Sun screen: the sun is strong in Baja California Sur so it is a must to take care of your skin. Always look for a Coral Friendly Sunscreen, i.e. one that protects your skin without harming marine ecosystems by avoiding ingredients such as oxybenzone and octinoxate, which are harmful to corals. Nor that it has been tested on animals.
• A hat or a cap (like this one) and sunglasses to protect yourself from the sun
• Windbreaker waterproof jacket: like this one. On the boat, depending on the conditions, it can be a bit chilly, so the ideal is to wear a windbreaker to protect you from the cold, the sun, and the water if it splashes.
• A phone lanyard: due to the wind and sometimes the jumps of the boat, it is advisable to have some protection for your smartphone so that you do not drop it (either inside the boat or at sea).
• A floating sunglass strap: as with the smartphone, it is advisable to have something similar for the glasses (we witnessed a couple of cases of people who had their sunglasses “blown” into the water and could not recover them, plus it is plastic that pollutes the sea).
• A good camera to register your adventures. At Randomtrip we carry a Sony ZV-E10 and a Gopro Hero12 Black (for underwater pictures)
• A Power bank: taking so many pictures will drain your batteries, so it’s always a good idea to carry a good powerbank. At Randomtrip we travel with these 2 (Anker 20000 mAh and  Anker 10000 mAh), which allow us to charge both our phones and our cameras.
• First aid kit: In our first-aid kit there is always a medicine against seasickness (such as biodramine for seasickness on boats), antibiotics, anti-diarrhea medication (and a probiotic to recover more quickly), antihistamines, painkillers and antipyretics and, of course, travel insurance. If you hire your travel insurance with IATI using this link you will get a 5% discount

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At Randomtrip we could swim with sea lions every day! They are like the dogs of the sea, friendly and playful. Sharing dips with them was one of our favorite experiences in La Paz. If you have any questions or want to tell us about your experience, we’ll read you in the comments!