Isla Espíritu Santo
A star island in the UNESCO-listed Islands and Protected Areas of the Gulf of California, with red cliffs, small white sand coves and clear sea.
Isla Espíritu Santo and its northern neighbour Isla Partida form a national park, part of the UNESCO World Heritage site 'Islands and Protected Areas of the Gulf of California'. The islands have no permanent residents. The red-brown volcanic cliffs contrast sharply with the white sand coves. Dolphins, manta rays and pelicans are common sights. A speedboat from La Paz or Pichilingue Port takes about 1 hour. A standard day trip includes snorkelling with sea lions at Los Islotes and lunch on Ensenada Grande beach. It costs about US$100–150 per person, plus a separate park wristband fee. Multi-day kayak camping trips are also available. Visitors must go ashore with a licensed operator. Be aware of the weather during the north-wind season (December to March).
Opening hours
Day trips about 8:00–16:00
Nearby sights
- Playa El Tecolote
- Los Islotes Sea Lion Colony
- Playa Balandra
- Playa Pichilingue
- Playa El Coromuel
- Cerro de la Calavera
- Malecón de La Paz
- Whale Shark Swimming, Bay of La Paz