Linda playa, está bien para pasar un rato tranquilo. El agua no es profunda y se puede caminar un buen tiempo sin hundirse, hay que llevar zapatos de playa por que hay piedras y pueden lastimar los pies. La entrada es por turnos en la mañana o en la tarde, hay palapas gratis para instalarse pero hay que llegar temprano para lograr tomar una. (Translated by Google) Nice beach, good to spend a quiet time. The water is not deep and you can walk for a long time without sinking. You have to wear beach shoes because there are stones and they can hurt your feet. Entrance is in shifts in the morning or afternoon, there are free palapas to settle in but you have to arrive early to grab one.

They only take 3 different times a day,first is between 8-11/11-2/2-5. I drove there as early as 0745 and there already was a big line but no biggie it was quick to get in,not sure what the others were saying but it was totally free,but they'll only give you 3 hours. At 8 the water was a bit cold and windy by 9 it turned out just like the ones in the pictures The clear turquoise color was very beautiful. It's so shallow that you can walk from.one side to another and see fishes down below. It was just beautiful,i enjoyed every bit of it.

Arrive early if you want a great spot. We arrived at 0645 and were pretty deep in the line already. Make sure you bring your cooler and some cold drinks. Otherwise it was a great experience. Lots of puffer fish and small schools of other fish. My wife and I really enjoyed our time there.

Balandra 🐋 Recomendado visitar Balandea , cerca de La Paz , Baja California Sur . Sus aguas cristalinas, calma , aire fresco harán de una experiencia única en tu visita en una de las playas más bonitas de México . - Tips : •Llegar temprano • Llevar efectivo • cuidar los ecosistemas: no dejar basura , no usar bloqueador , no llevarse conchitas. Experiencia increíble 💛 (Translated by Google) Sloop 🐋 Recommended to visit Balandea, near La Paz, Baja California Sur. Its crystal clear waters, calm, fresh air will make your visit to one of the most beautiful beaches in Mexico a unique experience. - Tips: •Arrive early • Carry cash • take care of the ecosystems: do not leave garbage, do not use sunscreen, do not take shells. Incredible experience 💛

One of the best beach I have been to, the water is crystal clear. The beach is up to knee height so you can walk out for a bit. The water is very refreshing even in November. There are a few umbrellas but it’s first come first serve. Some can be rented but not really worth it. There is no restaurant and 1 toilet so be prepared. We brought our own snack and spent about 5 hours here relaxing.

Beautiful. This beach is surrounded by rock formations and only goes up to your waist.. there are a few cabanas to lounge under, so go early. The have 2 entry times, 8am or 1 pm.. they only allow 400 people in at a time. You have to wait a in line of cars. They do not sell food or anything, as this is a national park. You can bring your own though. It's quiet and relaxing and breathtakingly beautiful!

Balandra beach is one of the most beautiful beaches i've ever seen before. Water is clearly and blue, level is low so you can walk to much into it. You can see different fishes. You take your food and drinks because into the beach the are not stores and also take a parasol. The beach has schedules so first investigate which are ones, I went to the 1:00pm to 5:00pm.

No Vayan! Les daré mi opinión transparente. Fuimos hoy sábado 20 de abril de 2024, nos recogieron en el hotel ubicado en San José del Cabo a las 4am (4 de la mañana) súper temprano. Después de un camino cansado y largo como de 3 horas, llegamos a PLAYA BALANDRA. La agencia de viajes con la que contratamos el tour ya tiene pulseras de control emitidas por el gobierno para poder entrar, lo que sabemos es que solo están permitidas entrar a playa BALANDRA 400 personas por turno y solo hay dos turnos en el día. Antes de llegar te rentan un sombrilla ⛱️ y dos sillas por 300 pesos, y aquí empiezan los problemas, ya que es temprano, por alguna razón hay mucho aire, y es un tema que tú sombrilla vuela con el viento, y para las dos horas que estuvimos ahí, la VDD es que no te puedes meter agusto a la playa por el exceso de viento y el agua está muy fría. La playa está hermosa y la vista está padre.. Pero ir a tomarte la foto en el honguito y ver la playa me parece que no vale la pena por tanto tiempo que pasas para llegar y no poder bañarte agusto. Vale mejor su tiempo que se vayan a otras playas donde puedan llegar con más tranquilidad y que disfruten más con menos viento y más solecito. (Translated by Google) Do not go! I will give you my transparent opinion. We went today, Saturday, April 20, 2024, they picked us up at the hotel located in San José del Cabo at 4am (4 in the morning) super early. After a tiring and long road of about 3 hours, we arrived at PLAYA BALANDRA. The travel agency with which we contracted the tour already has control bracelets issued by the government to be able to enter, what we know is that only 400 people are allowed to enter BALANDRA beach per shift and there are only two shifts a day. Before arriving they rent you an umbrella ⛱️ and two chairs for 300 pesos, and here the problems begin, since it is early, for some reason there is a lot of air, and it is a problem that your umbrella flies with the wind, and for two hours We were there, the VDD is that you cannot get comfortable on the beach because of the excess wind and the water is very cold. The beach is beautiful and the view is great... But going to take a photo in the mushroom and seeing the beach doesn't seem worth it to me for so much time you spend getting there and not being able to swim comfortably. It is better for your time to go to other beaches where you can arrive more peacefully and enjoy more with less wind and more sunshine.

Wow, Playa Balandra in La Paz, Baja California Sur is absolutely breathtaking! I've never seen such stunning scenery anywhere else. But I gotta admit, getting there isn't the easiest, mainly because the locals aren't always clear on how things work, or maybe they're just keeping it quiet – not sure. Here's what I found out from my visit in March 2024: 1. You'll need your own wheels to get to the beach. Taxis can take you there, but getting back might be tricky unless you've arranged something with the driver. 2. Since it's a protected area, they only let in 400 people during two time slots: early morning from around 7-8 am until noon, and then from 1 pm to 4 pm. But be warned, there's usually a long line of cars before each slot, so it's best to arrive early to secure your spot. 3. And here's the kicker – there are no facilities at the beach, so make sure to bring your own drinks and snacks. Plus, remember to take all your trash with you when you leave. 4. While you're waiting, you can rent chairs and umbrellas from vendors, although I didn't bother. 5. There are only a couple of porta-potties near the parking lot, so plan accordingly. 6. Oh, and don't count on any cell service while you're there. Despite the hassle, the natural beauty and peaceful atmosphere of Playa Balandra make it totally worth the trip!

One of the best beaches I've seen, shallow water, great for the family, also the beach has two shifts to keep it from being packed, you also have to pay a fee to enter.

Sv Rhiannon is on the move again. First stop is this beautiful island. Great to duck into to wait out a Northern wind. Crystal clear water. Great snorkeling and fishing (Although get permits) This is my last journey with Rhiannon. Thankfully She changed my life heart and soul. How could a person not change sailing Solo on a 45ft Sailboat. ❤️☮️🌏~🏴‍☠️

Must visit

WOW...this whole area is just awesome..!! We had an opportunity to snorkel in the area, but we were restricted from climbing on the rock formations. There were coral in the area that were restricted and protected from placing a foot on it or near any of it. Even with all of the various restrictions, we still enjoyed as much of the snorkeling and exploring around the rock formations and coral in the area. We saw many varieties of fish and birds and several other unidentified life that was really great to see and explore. Kinda made us feel like we were the first to see it all! LoL Isla Espiritu Santo is a nature preserve area for snorkeling, swimming, and hanging out on the beach. We saw a variety of the local sea life including manta rays, schools of fish jumping out of the water, various kinds of tropical fish, the sea lion pups and adults. The area is best explored with a knowledgeable local or a knowledgeable tour guide who can answer any questions about the area or the licenses needed while in the area visiting. There were a many people in the area visiting with their own boats and docked in the area open water and adjacent to the land to get to the shores to enjoy the beaches or have a nice picnic under the their shade tent under the sun. The area was just awesome.

Gorgeous place. Definitely something you need to visit

A must tour to do. Sea of Cortez is amazing.

Amazing place where you can actually appreciate a lot of things like the mountain layers, sea lions, whales, dolphins and many other sea Flora and fauna. Really incredible.

Such an amazing place to explore

Incredible, definitely worth kayaking around or along part. We took five days on the island but more would be nice too. Sea lion rookery in the north is very cool!

Went there to spend few hours, had some drinks and food, service and food were great, beach area was nice too Will definitely go back again

Great beach!! Fairly quiet. You can rent table, chairs and an umbrella if you are going to buy food. Highly recommend the breaded shrimp!!

Beautiful beach, great for swimming. Shaded palapas or umbrellas (for rent). Restaurant workers walk along the beach and ask if you want any food or beer. We enjoyed our time here!

Well maintained Public beach with plenty public parking,, restrooms and showers. The Water is great to swim and good for kids. Bring your own food or buy it at the beach side

This beach has free parking, showers (with signs that say using shampoo/soap is prohibited), and bathrooms. There’s a long pier where you can walk and take pictures. I see where people say there are 2 zip lines but I didn’t see any staff or signs for it (I went on a Monday at 10am) so maybe they’re closed Monday’s. I would have sat at the beach in the shade (there were also chairs/tables for rent), but I saw a lot of ants in the sand so I decided against it. I’m not a beach person but between all the stairs/ramps/pier/restaurants there was a lot to walk around and explore. There’s also a bike path and sidewalk that goes along the road/rock wall that was shaded for part of the morning. There’s benches to sit on along the way too.

Lovely beach, very close to El Paz. They have umbrella/table/chair rentals for about 10 USD/hour when I visited in 2023, and there is table service for food and drinks. The water is crystal clear, warm, and calm.

Pretty calm ocean, sand is soft. There are restaurants and bars with servers that come down to the beach and offer chairs (plastic chairs, not lounge chairs) and tables if eating. Ignore the big container ships in the distance.

Great beach close to the town. Free parking and bathrooms. More shade than many of the other local beaches. Calm clear water suitable for swimming

Stumbled on this place exploring La Paz from Todos Santos. It is a Tuesday 2/23, beautiful sunny day temp around 75, very light breeze. Easy parking, no crowds. Locals seem to like this spot. Couples and families here. They offer umbrellas, chairs and tables. Ordered some civiche and guacamole, large portions and so delicious. The big bottles of Pacifico seem to be a bit here. Very friendly staff, not much English but that was no problem. A pleasant mix of music from people's radios. The water is very clear and calm, and warmer than the pacific side. All in all a great place to relax for the afternoon.

Another beautiful Mexican Catholic church. It looks newer. I was rushing, so I prayed and kept going. Didnt get to learn the history. Do a quick stop here when in La Paz. 10 mins is enough.n

Impressive, large cathedral. IMHO it's a must see when in La Paz. Artwork inside is very nice.

Sunday Mass: 7, 10, 11:30, 17:00, 18:30, 20:00 Saturday mass: 18:00 & 19:30 We have attended mass on Sunday morning in Spanish. (I love their version of the "Our Father.") We're still wanting to know if there is one in English, but not counting on it.

Beautiful landmark in the center of La Paz. It’s lovely lit up at night.

Ended a food tour here. Small, quaint and built over a few years starting on the late 1800s and completed in 1910.

The doctor through Emergency were attentive informative knowledgeable. Diagnostic and treatment were effective and timely. THE MEDICINE WAS AVALIABLE ACROSS THE STREET.

Always visit this place when I bring friends into town. Beautiful architecture and atmosphere. It's a must see in La Paz. Extraordinary Catholic Cathedral.

10:00 sunday mass of obligation. Bishop celebrant. Very welcoming and joyous!

Simple but beautiful church! Impressive stone exterior! Just right place to pray!

Es un lugar iconico de la ciudad de La Paz, tienes que venir y checarlo. It’s one of the most iconic places in the city, must come and check it out.

Beautiful old church across from a lovely plaza

Peaceful and interesting historical catedral.

I have travelled about 4 times on the ferry. I then gave it 4 stars. On my last trip I gave it 3. Quality has gone down. My cabin was run down, it even had lice on the bed. Also chaotic getting in and out of the boat. It's not a very well managed operation, in my mind. More industrial focused than hospitality focused.

Got off our cruise ship and caught a taxi into La Paz. About a 20 to 25 minute ride. We were in a van with 10 people at $5 per person. For a couple of dollars more, you can take cab for four people. I advise you take the cab. There is also a free shuttle but you could end up wasting time waiting for it to arrive. If you are on a tight schedule, take a cab!

This is primarily a truck ferry, don’t expect a cruise ship. Get a cabin so you aren’t sleeping the floor with hundreds of others. It is just a few dollars more. Food provided but very Mexican basic. Bar service available. Our trip was smooth and on time

I bought my tickets at the office in La Paz which greatly simplified the port experience. There was a thorough but friendly search of the car before boarding, an unexpected 210 peso fee at the weigh station (it's legit, receipt and all). You can't access your vehicle during the trip so take anything you need with you. There's a cafeteria with surprisingly low rates (unlike onboard a plane), a bar, seating akin to economy flights but with plenty of leg room, and an outside observation area. If you have trouble sleeping on planes I'd recommend trying to get a cabin.

Awesome place the very had few places to plug in your phone but other than that comfortable ride

The trip is just way too long and very uncomforfotable . From Los Mochis aa the ticket said i began heading to the port around 9:00 pm It is about 30 minutes to get there and there is some walking too , your luggage has to be check before 11:00 pm , the Ferri sails at 12:00 The seat are ok and do recline but the lights remain on for the entire trip , you WON"T be able to sleep . The docking was at 8:00 am but you will begin disembarking at least an hour later , but it is very slow , so i got my bag around 10:00 am . Exhausted , hungry , sleepless , Bathrooms are very small for the amount of passengers , the whole boat smell terrible . Do whatever possible to not have to go this way , if you have to then , look for the cabins , no matter the price it will be worth it :(

it is a good ferry line offers a standard service and is fast a good option to travel to Mazatlan