Watch vast superpods of common dolphins in the Sea of Cortez off La Paz, where hundreds and sometimes thousands travel and feed together in the calm, wildlife-rich gulf Jacques Cousteau called the world's aquarium. From November to April, boat trips find these fast-moving herds alongside whales, sea lions and mobula rays. It is one of the great dolphin spectacles of the Americas, best from January to March.
Watch vast superpods of common dolphins in the Sea of Cortez off La Paz, where hundreds and sometimes thousands travel and feed together in the calm, wildlife-rich gulf Jacques Cousteau called the world's aquarium. From November to April, boat trips find these fast-moving herds alongside whales, sea lions and mobula rays. It is one of the great dolphin spectacles of the Americas, best from January to March.
Up to 92% sighting chance in La Paz / Sea of Cortez (Baja California, Mexico). Best months: February, January, March.
November to April, best January to March, during the calm cool season when common dolphin superpods and whales gather in the Sea of Cortez.
Trips are boat-based watching, as the superpods move fast. La Paz is better known for swimming with sea lions at Los Islotes.
A half day boat trip costs roughly 80 to 150 US dollars per person (2026 prices), often combined with sea lions or whales.
Blue, humpback and fin whales in winter, sea lions, mobula rays and seasonal whale sharks.
