Live a truly experience of a lifetime on small groups of 9 people maximum (regular tours take around 15-25 people per boat), avoiding big crowds and long waiting prior to swim with whale sharks.
Just a few minutes away from the city of La Paz, you will search, see and swim with one or various whale sharks, guided by a local marine biologist which will introduce you to the specifics of the species and also record with a go pro pictures and videos of the tour, which we will send to you digitally after the tour day.
Please note that the whale shark area is Government regulated and when it reaches its full capacity there may be a waiting time from 1 to 3 hours approx. prior to enter. This applies to all tour operators and we can just know on the very same day. Approx. In 95% of the time we don't have to wait at all, but the other 5% of the times we need to wait. We will let you know if so upon arrival, so we ask you to have a flexible schedule for the day in case we need to wait
Posted By : lisamhos
We truly lucked out on this trip with our marine biologist and the crew. She was so knowledgeable about the whale sharks and would take 6 people at a time snorkeling to the ones we saw. This was truly a bucket list snorkle for sure.
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Posted On : 2024-05-10 20:22:01 
Posted By : Moxuan_X
This is an enriching experience on multiple levels. Our guide's genuine concern for both our group's well-being and the marine environment were commendable. Despite being at the tail end of the season, fortune smiled upon us, granting a breathtaking encounter with a majestic whale shark. The visibility during the encounter was pristine, allowing for a truly immersive experience. Additionally, our return journey was graced by the presence of playful dolphins, adding an extra layer of enchantment to an already extraordinary day.
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Posted On : 2024-05-04 14:07:18 
Posted By : Bianca_T
This was a really exceptional experience. Karen, our guide, was kind and super knowledgable. It was awesome to know the lengths she and Mexplore go to make sure their tour is as sustainable and eco-friendly as possible. We saw two whale sharks and had a lot of time in the water with one. It was a once-in-a-lifetime experience!
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Posted On : 2024-04-28 14:07:17
Posted By : 503gaylek
This was an excellent high quality tour. The marine biologist guide was knowledgeable and invested in giving us a wonderful experience. It was my daughter and I and her two sons, 8 and 10. Carla was great with the two boys. The captain knew exactly how to position the boat to get us close to the shark. The boat was well maintained and the gear we were given like new. We also were given GoPro pictures and videos of our experience. This is my third trip with this company and I will continue to use them. Their communication with me prior to the trip was very good.
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Posted On : 2024-04-19 14:57:40
Posted By : Marlon_K
Was simply amazing! Swimming with these beautiful large animals was just magical. Tour was very well organized - didn‘t feel rushed or chaotic at all. They had us put on our wetsuits before we left the harbour, so we were already fully prepared for when we reached the whale shark area.
Carla and the captain took very good care of us - she was clearly very passionate about the animals, and also managed to keep up with the whale shark all the time!
Prepare for some swimming exercise though - the sharks may not think they are swimming fast, but you definitely will!
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Posted On : 2024-04-07 19:01:42
Posted By : Natalie_S
So awesome! Would recommend. They take you out in a small group and there are only a certain number of boats allowed out so as to not overcrowd or stress out the whale sharks. Was an amazing experience swimming next to them.
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Posted On : 2024-04-06 15:59:19
Posted By : Algis_K
This tour far exceeded our expectations. In Exmouth, WA, we did a whaleshark cruise but they seemed to whizz by far too quickly as we struggled to swim as fast as we could to get a few extra seconds. Here, in La Paz, it was quite the opposite. We must have spent an hour swimming right next to a juvenile and infant whaleshark at the most leisurely pace.
Carla and the crew were great. Highly recommended to any visitor to La Paz.
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Posted On : 2024-04-06 13:58:28
Posted By : jolupo
We went with MeXplore for just the whaleshark snorkeling trip and had a wonderful time. Very professional, informative, and organized. We were supplied with shortie wetsuits (wear two if you get super cold like I do!), fins, snorkels, and snacks/drinks. There were just 8 guests in the boat. 4 could swim with the whaleshark at a time. Saw many whalesharks and got as close to them as we were allowed (within 6 feet). Carla, our marine biology student and guide, took pictures and emailed them to us for free! Highly recommend this company and small sized group.
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Posted On : 2024-03-25 19:25:15
Posted By : nancyoB7347KZ
Amazing trip with a super informative and amazingly fun guide! Our boat driver was super skilled to get us through some rough waters! Highly recommended!
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Posted On : 2024-03-24 23:39:53
Posted By : Alyson_O
Swimming with the whale sharks was amazing. Our guide - a graduate student i marine biology at the university - was great. Would highly recommend it.
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Posted On : 2024-03-24 13:02:07
