HomeProtected Areas
Balandra
Baja California Sur
About Balandra
Balandra Wildlife Protection Area. Balandra is located in the State of Baja California Sur, close to it's capital ciy La Paz; besides being one of the most beautiful beaches i...
How to get there?
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Most important locality
La Paz City at 90 Km.
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Airport
La Paz International Airport 'Manuel Márquez de León', Baja California Sur
References and Transportation
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Ways to get there
From La Paz city 90 Km.
From Los Cabos city 290 Km. -
Transportation facilities
Own or rented land vehicles, through service providers (trucks, vans, boats), private or public buses, bicycles, motorcycles, and ferries.
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Mobility within the protected area
Through trails.
How to get there?
References and Transportation
- Ways to get there
From La Paz city 90 Km.
From Los Cabos city 290 Km. - Transportation facilities
Own or rented land vehicles, through service providers (trucks, vans, boats), private or public buses, bicycles, motorcycles, and ferries.
- Mobility within the protected area
Through trails.
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Schedules
Every day from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
During Easter, summer and December the schedule is extended to 19:00 hrs.
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Entrance fee
$120 MXN
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Average weather in the area
Hot dry
Protected Area map
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Activities and recommendations
Activities
- Environmental education and interpretation
- Flora and fauna watching
Recommendations
- Recommended visiting months are from October to March.
- Light clothing, hat, sunscreen, sunglasses and bathing suit are recommended.
Services
Services within the PA
Information modules
Toilets
Lodging near the PA
Hotel
Food service near the PA
Restaurants
Available services in the nearest locality to the PA
Bank ATMs
Banks
Hospital
Market / Super Market
Pharmacy
Transportation services
Nearest locality to the PA
La Paz City at 90 Km.
Admission fee
Protected Area entrance fee
$120 MXN Entrance prices per person, per day, as collection of rights.
Senior citizens, pensioned and retired persons, disabled persons, and minors under 12 years of age will be exempt from the payment of fees, whose status will be accredited once they enter the Protected Area, if applicable, with the corresponding valid credential. A 50% discount will be applied to students and teachers with a valid credential, which must be presented upon entering the Protected Area.
More about Balandra
Interesting facts
The mangroves in the Balandra estuary are home to a large number of birds, both marine and terrestrial. The Balandra stone mushroom is the ...
Attractions
Its mangroves, dunes, sloop mushroom and landscape. Swimming with sea lions.
Representative species of PA
American Frigatebird (Fregata magnificens), Yellow-footed Gull (Larus livens), Seaweed (Caulerpa sertularioides), Filamentosus algae (Spyrid...
You can see more representative species of Balandra on the web site
Representative Species of PA
Representative Species of PA
American Frigatebird (Fregata magnificens), Yellow-footed Gull (Larus livens), Seaweed (Caulerpa sertularioides), Filamentosus algae (Spyridia filamentosa), Red mangrove (Rhizophora mangle), White Mangrove (Laguncularia racemosa)
Visitor regulations
Follow these indications to conserve the Protected Area
1. Do not leave your garbage
2. Use the authorized trails
3. Do not climb on the dune or the mushroom
4. Be caution with the pi...
Visitor regulations
Protected Area Regulations
Visitor regulations in the Protected Area
1. Do not leave your garbage
2. Use the authorized trails
3. Do not climb on the dune or the mushroom
4. Be caution with the pit
5. Dogs only on leash on the main beach
6. Use the dry toilets, under no circumstances is it allowed to perform biological needs outside of them.
Contact
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PA office address
Calle Ocampo entre Lic. Verdad 1045, Colonia Centro, La Paz, BCS.
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Phone
+52 (612)122 2065
